Ive searched and searched and have got mixed results. I have a PFC with basemap on my FD which has DP, HFC, and in couple of days m2 Catback. Im reading boost around 11psi. From what ive read, the base map is good for the mods if not , overly safe. Now people are telling me that i need to port my wastegates and either put on the stock ECU or get a tune becaue the basemap will not compensate. Im sorry if this is a topic talked about over and over again, but i need a CLEAR answer here. Im not going to risk blowing my FD;s motor which has 38k orig miles.

So--again---- IS it SAFE to leave my PFC with Basemap with my mods. Again, ive read that PFC is good for DP, HFC, CB, IC, and intake. I also readt that i dont need my wastegates ported unless i have a MP. But now, after i spend thousands im hearing that i need porting and tune...

 

The PFC base map is safe to run dp, hi-flow, and cat-back at 10-11 psi. You do not need to port your wastegate with a hi-flow cat.

 

it's not that bad man...

no what I told you is that if you suffer from creep don't be surprised (creep is function of a free flowing exhaust). Some people have experienced it even with a hi-flow. I also said that if you don't get creep then great and if you do you can tune for it . PFC's were meant to be tuned that is the whole point of having one.

You already have a the ECU and the mods, with tuning you can up the boost now. Make the best of your setup. Currently staying at stock boost with a PFC untuned you aren't gaining ****. Might as well kept your stock ECU.

You live in Glendale go to Steve in RnR and he will tune you for about $150 to $200 tell him Elliot referred you and he might give you a better deal.

You are practically there, the FD really comes alive with a little extra boost. Better yet don't take my word for it... call Steve up 909-593-8080 he makes a living doing this (repairing and tuning rx-7's and he isn't afraid to give free advice. Tell him all of your concerns and he will answer them for you.

 

installed boost gauge. Its reading a steady 12 psi. Im guessing this is not good. Should i try to lower boost somehow with my PFC? or is it safe the way it is. Remember this is just with DP, and HFC.CB hasnt come yet.

 

You should be able to set your boost to whatever you want with the PFC's boost controller. Bring boost down to .7 k/cm2 for both turbos, and play with the duty cycle until you're hitting it consistently.

I had NO trouble with boost control at the stage you're at. You just have to set up the boost control.

Dale

 

i dont have the PFC boost controller kit. but ill try it with just the PFC. can you guys tell me around what duty cycle % i should playing around with to get around 10-11psi? I try lowering the boost, and duty cycle and get same readings.

If i continue driving with 12psi, am i at risk of blowing my motor?

 

Anyone?

 

the duty cycle does not set your boost level. The duty cycle is function of the amount of fuel being delivered (that is set by your ECU at a certain boost level) and injector capability.

What Dale just said is news to me:
I don't claim to be a PFC expert by any means so I welcome the opportunity to be enlightened.

From other people's testimony don't be surprised if you blow it up that's for sure. In my opinion you are playing with fire. Bite the bullet and get your car tuned man. What's a couple of hundred bucks compared to an engine rebuild?

M-

 

how about you install a wideband. there's no excuse for not having one these days... you can get the AEM wideband for under $300 now

 

im not talking about injector duty cycle. Im talking about the wastgate one ( i think thats wat its called) Its the precentage next to the set boost amount you want to set. Well i managed to bring the psi down to 11psi but my duty cycle percentage is in the low 30's. Im going to bring it down more to be 10psi, but overall is this normal and safe? Looking for people who are doing the same thing on basemap.

Im will get a tune soon after i get my ic, intake, y-pipe installed. For temporary purposes, im leaving it at this.

 

I got intrigued so I read up on the PFC and boost control. My PFC does not control my boost by any means and that's because I am non sequential. Apparently the boost control kit is for people that are runing non-seq or upgraded turbos on their car.

altough the boost control feature on the PFC is not the best source to control boost it does in fact control it. I apologize for that misinformation.