Newbie question thread.

[Sciby]

Hi guys,

First time caller, longtime lurker. I've just bought a '94 R33, which is sitting in Osaka, but I'm already planning what I want to do with it, and I have a couple of questions:

- What's an FMIC? Fuel Management Integrated Chip?

- If so, is that what a PowerFC does (in addition to everything else it does)?

- Are there many/any places in Brisbane that are capable of tuning a PowerFC well?

Er... I'm sure I'll think of other questions later, so I'll add them as I go.

cheers

Sciby.

[Birty]

I'd go a front mount first, personal opinion. I don't know who could tune a PFC, i've yet to really look into the workshops around, although there is quite a few. Front Mounts a pretty basic upgrade, but you will find gains from either, and obviously both.

[Sciby]

Originally posted by Birty

I'd go a front mount first, personal opinion. I don't know who could tune a PFC, i've yet to really look into the workshops around, although there is quite a few. Front Mounts a pretty basic upgrade, but you will find gains from either, and obviously both.

Well, my (self-admittedly naive) plan was to get a new ECU to get the engine as in tune as possible, with a good air/fuel mix... then I'd start organizing a front mount, up'ing the boost, etc.

[Zman]

FMIC = Front mount interCooler

[Sciby]

Oooooh... *slaps forehead*

Well, now I know, ta.

[Birty]

Ah ok, I like misread what you said. I thought you were asking what you want first, FMIC or PFC (power FC).

[Sciby]

Well, your input was still appeciated, Birty... still not sure what to get first. What are the benefits of getting a fmic first over a pfc?

[ex-static]

well a powerfc helps you up the boost more efficiently, but you wont be able to up it to much without an fmic.. so i'd say fmic, pfc, then a new turbo

[Sciby]

Originally posted by ex-static

well a powerfc helps you up the boost more efficiently, but you wont be able to up it to much without an fmic.. so i'd say fmic, pfc, then a new turbo

Well, I'm not too concerned about upp'ing the boost just yet. I'd like to get the engine running sweetly as-is, then getting a fmic and winding up the boost, etc.

[Zahos]

You would be better of changing and tuning the engine management last, unless you can afford to re-tune it after every other modification.

[Sciby]

Originally posted by Zahos

You would be better of changing and tuning the engine management last, unless you can afford to re-tune it after every other modification.

Good question. How much does it cost to get it tuned?