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Old 26 June 2016, 09:28 PM
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Default Andy Carr pre - map advice

As per title, will be booking my03 sti ppp in for opensource remap.

Ive just completed full service, new timing belt / pulleys , waterpump, crank sensor, engine coolant sensor, front lambda, maf, coolant etc

So, is their anything else i need to get?
new/uprated mapsensor, or is oem ok?
3 port solenoid, should i just get Andy to price one in or buy before hand?

Is it also worth having the 2 map switch?

Also to add ive fitted new green panel, pfr7b's, miltek centre pipe and deatsch werks 300 fuel pump..

cheers

Dan
Old 26 June 2016, 11:30 PM
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Oil?
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it would be worth fitting a downpipe as well to get the most out of the map, the switches you'd be as handy getting fitted and mapped in now so you can chose to use them or not.
Old 27 June 2016, 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by veerinder9
Oil?
Yeh, did oil and such in the service
Old 27 June 2016, 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by bludgod
it would be worth fitting a downpipe as well to get the most out of the map, the switches you'd be as handy getting fitted and mapped in now so you can chose to use them or not.
Was just going to leave the prodrive sport cat in to save switching around.

Right, I'll get the switches put in, not keen on the rear demist switch/ wot activation.

What's your thoughts on the map sensor, OK with oem?
Old 27 June 2016, 10:29 AM
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Map sensor reads to about 1.55 bar so unless you plan on running more than that leave it, 3 port boost solenoid would be nice as it will give you better boost control and I would fit the switches before hand as it saves time
Old 27 June 2016, 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Whit80
Was just going to leave the prodrive sport cat in to save switching around.

Right, I'll get the switches put in, not keen on the rear demist switch/ wot activation.

What's your thoughts on the map sensor, OK with oem?
What i don't like about demister activation is that apart from flooring it there's no way of knowing if its high or low boost
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that's the ECUtek 100% throttle map switch, with carberry it's just on /off so if demister is on your on the second map. Mister off and your on first map (or used for on/off of antilag which will surely end your PPP cat very quickly).

With the toggle switches fitted it will be the same you'll have clear on/off with the switch.
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Originally Posted by bludgod
that's the ECUtek 100% throttle map switch, with carberry it's just on /off so if demister is on your on the second map. Mister off and your on first map (or used for on/off of antilag which will surely end your PPP cat very quickly).

With the toggle switches fitted it will be the same you'll have clear on/off with the switch.
Can ECUtek be rigged up to work from another switch ?
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yes you can use cruise control if you have it - otherwise you just count the flashes when you switch maps - 1 flash on the engine light for primary map, multiple flashes (i think it's 8 flashes?) for the second/race map.
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Mine has only one map with high and low boost,

Earlier 2003 car no cruise,

Yes, i am on ECUtek. My EML doesnt flash when i change from low to high boost.

But no way of knowing which of the two i am set at ?
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Originally Posted by bludgod
that's the ECUtek 100% throttle map switch, with carberry it's just on /off so if demister is on your on the second map. Mister off and your on first map (or used for on/off of antilag which will surely end your PPP cat very quickly).

With the toggle switches fitted it will be the same you'll have clear on/off with the switch.
Thanks for clearing that up!
I'll have to look at getting a de-cat, although I won't be getting launch control, anti lag etc
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Originally Posted by SmurfyBhoy
Mine has only one map with high and low boost,

Earlier 2003 car no cruise,

Yes, i am on ECUtek. My EML doesnt flash when i change from low to high boost.

But no way of knowing which of the two i am set at ?
Can you not feel the difference between the two, do you have a boost gauge fitted?
Although not ideal, should indicate what map your on
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Originally Posted by Whit80
Can you not feel the difference between the two, do you have a boost gauge fitted?
Although not ideal, should indicate what map your on
Yes, obviously

My point is without bringing it into boost,

No sign of which of the two it's in till you press the pedal and see.
Old 27 June 2016, 02:15 PM
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[QUOTE=SmurfyBhoy;11851528]Yes, obviously

My point is without bringing it into boost,

No sign of which of the two it's in till you press the pedal and see.[/QUOTE
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:-) Not stating the obvious! Just wondered if their was not much difference between the two maps to the point you couldn't tell..
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[QUOTE=Whit80;11851592]
Originally Posted by SmurfyBhoy
Yes, obviously

My point is without bringing it into boost,

No sign of which of the two it's in till you press the pedal and see.[/QUOTE
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:-) Not stating the obvious! Just wondered if their was not much difference between the two maps to the point you couldn't tell..
On my car a 2003 STI the ECUtek is one map I believe with two different boost targets AFAIK.

1 bar (actuator) and 1.7 bar
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So until I actually bring the boost on I don't know which i am in
Old 27 June 2016, 02:21 PM
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I can switch maps with I/C button, Auto I/C on high boost 1.5 bar, Auto I/C off low boost 1.0 bar
Old 27 June 2016, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by bro82
I can switch maps with I/C button, Auto I/C on high boost 1.5 bar, Auto I/C off low boost 1.0 bar
That sounds better as there's a little light that would let you know which you are in
Old 27 June 2016, 03:07 PM
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Yeap, another advantage of jdm
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Originally Posted by Whit80
As per title, will be booking my03 sti ppp in for opensource remap.

Ive just completed full service, new timing belt / pulleys , waterpump, crank sensor, engine coolant sensor, front lambda, maf, coolant etc

So, is their anything else i need to get?
new/uprated mapsensor, or is oem ok?
3 port solenoid, should i just get Andy to price one in or buy before hand?

Is it also worth having the 2 map switch?

Also to add ive fitted new green panel, pfr7b's, miltek centre pipe and deatsch werks 300 fuel pump..

cheers

Dan
Neutral Position Switch ?
Old 28 June 2016, 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by merlin24
Neutral Position Switch ?
All good i think! seems to activate on ecu explorer - 0/1 when engaged.
Really need to get romraider up and running.....

would a neutral pos switch issue have an affect on remap and in what way?

Dan
Old 28 June 2016, 10:28 AM
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if the NPS isn't working then the AVCS won't engage so the turbo will be slower to spool and you'll miss out on some nice midrange torque. Don't just check at idle check it on a drive as well to make sure it's blipping 0/1 when changing gear too.
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Originally Posted by bludgod
if the NPS isn't working then the AVCS won't engage so the turbo will be slower to spool and you'll miss out on some nice midrange torque. Don't just check at idle check it on a drive as well to make sure it's blipping 0/1 when changing gear too.
Didn't know that, thanks again.
As you say,I've only checked on idle.
I'll have a check when I finish work..
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Do you have a contact number for Andy Carr? Been mapped by him before but lost the number. tried email but no luck,

Cheers
Old 28 June 2016, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Ash Webster
Do you have a contact number for Andy Carr? Been mapped by him before but lost the number. tried email but no luck,

Cheers
Sorry mate I don't...was going to email myself as soon as I know car is 100%
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Originally Posted by Whit80
Sorry mate I don't...was going to email myself as soon as I know car is 100%
He's notoriously hard to get hold of. Bah!
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Talk to Matty at MB Developments

He can sort it and get it arranged for you.

Andy mapped my both old Imprezas and just mapped a friend of mine through Matty
Old 28 June 2016, 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by birchy2010
Talk to Matty at MB Developments

He can sort it and get it arranged for you.

Andy mapped my both old Imprezas and just mapped a friend of mine through Matty
Ill keep Matty in mind if i have no luck getting in contact..... appreciate the heads up.
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your better off phoning TEG sport or Poleposition as he's there weekly as said Andrew is very busy
That way your guaranteed to get booked in


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