Alrighty here goes...

I am having trouble getting a clear answer on whether to go to an ECU or not on my 93 Base FD. Figure I'll run it by the smart guys before I make a mistake and possibly throw my money away.

With the following mods..

1.RB intake
2.Downpipe
3.K+N drop in filter
4.I plan on adding a Catback (RB SS duel tip i think).

I am seeing too much boost and hitting fuel cut at higher rpms. This makes me nervous. Makes my mechanic a little nervous, and makes vendors want to sell me fuel/boost control or most commonly an ECU.

Should I just get a boost controller and say **** it? OR is this the time to go with a PFC or something of the ECU sort. I'M NO RACER, and I'm planning to stop at an eventual Cat-back for mods. I just want a fast, streetable ride, with A/C, steady idle, and optimum reliability.

I guess I'm a little confused here.

Please advise.

-sONic-

 

Common brothers and sisters....What gives?

Any of you guys have a quick second to respond please? I have to act fast to get a good deal on Apex'i stuff, and need to know which way to go.

Anyone???

 

Hey man,

If you have the 1400 to pay, I would definitely recommend the PFC to anyone, even with a relatively stock car.

You could solve your high boost with a manual boost controller for about $20, but that may not solve your fuel problem. Have you changed your fuel filter?

Anyway, the PFC does so much more than the stock ECU.

1. Eliminates 3k hesitation.
2. Controls boost almost as good as a standalone boost controller.
3. You can view all of your sensors on your car.
4. You can change your max boost.
5. Your car will run smoother.
6. You can later put on other performance parts and get the PFC tuned.

BUT, I think you may have some other problems if you are: "I am seeing too much boost and hitting fuel cut at higher rpms. "

With the intake and downpipe you should not see high boost, especially fuel cut. I think that you might have something else going on.

I think that you will see better control of boost and fuel with the PFC.

PS. Are you going to the Apexi "garage sale" this Saturday?