stock ecu + big front mount question

[skyzerr33]

hey need to know if theres any problems related to this combo?

and will a safc fix it?

i have been told of people having problems with fuel and boost cut due to fmic while using a stock ecu.

any help appreciated.

[Guest Impul 25T]

I don't see how the intercooler can create a situation where you would get boost cut, unless they are running a high boost to start with.

We have a couple over here running the above combo's without any issues.

[meggala]

troy it shouldn't be a problem I'm running a big front mount and havent tuned the s-afc yet my new turbo is going in today.

in fact it will lessen the chance of detonation.

meggala

go for it I want to see pics when its done

[rev210]

Originally posted by skyzerr33

hey need to know if theres any problems related to this combo?

and will a safc fix it?

i have been told of people having problems with fuel and boost cut due to fmic while using a stock ecu.

any help appreciated.

I've got the stock ic and recently ran 14+psi (15psi spike) no fuel cut issues.

I think if the ic is sized very well the extra horsepower potential may exceed the Air Flow maximum allowed by the stock ecu. More hp = more airflow = ecu dummy spit.

A big ass ic will create some lag if its oversized for the turbo and reduce overall flow efficiency. If you are running an ic rated a 600hp and you have a 300hp turbo you might make less power than stock AFC or not. Having said that at least if you decide to circuit race you will keep the power at maximum all day.

[meggala]

rev you make a good point that alot of people dont really under stand. having the biggerst cooler isn't great if you only want say 3 or 400 hp my cooler is (core only) 500 x 280 x76 if you look at most of the apexi etc coolers they are are similar size untill you get up to the big one for 600 hp +

meggala

[rev210]

Originally posted by meggala

rev you make a good point that alot of people dont really under stand. having the biggerst cooler isn't great if you only want say 3 or 400 hp my cooler is (core only) 500 x 280 x76  if you look at most of the apexi etc coolers they are are similar size untill you get up to the big one for 600 hp +

meggala

Yep, sounds like you have a very sensible sized ic megs. Building a "whole" performance package is the best way to go. Make a plan out starting with what sort of measured performance you want and design the car around that concept.

If you want a turbo that can wack out 200rwkw then get the kit that will do that with the best efficiency and you will get better mid range power (what is needed on the street).

[GTR-80Y]

I very much agree, howeva a big ass intercooler looks SIK! You know how much i'm into looks Megs!

The restrictiveness of the IC can also relate to its cooling abilities though right? I mean a very unrestrictive cooler may not cool very well cos the air goes through too quickly??

[skyzerr33]

the core is 600x300x60 so should be sweet going on what you guys have said. and looks kewl hehe

can't wait and yes there will be pics

was gonna get a dump pipe but at the price for the coola a couldn't pass it up.

[meggala]

wise choice troy I'd take a cooler over a dump any day especially in the west.

meggala

and the size will be perfect for your power goals

[Doctor]

I'm currently getting mine cut down to a more reasonalbe size at the moment. Should be ready by next Fri, cant wait to fit it. Geez I'm a little kid:p

Doc

[meggala]

doc I just finished fitting the r33 turbo to my car my only comment is nice.

now for a tune and I'm finished

meggala

[Doctor]

Well done mate. I bet its not as laggy as the VG turbo. Whats is the overall difference, performance wise between the two?

Doc

[meggala]

the peformance is a tiny bit less but the drivability is 100% I'm glad I chose this turbo over the vg30 cause its spools much earlier

meggala