Notices
Engine Management and ECU Remapping This section is to discuss the various aspects of engine management modification for your Subaru.

Andy Carr pre - map advice

Old Jun 26, 2016 | 09:28 PM
  #1  
Whit80's Avatar
Whit80
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 198
Likes: 0
From: Yorkshire
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
Reply
Old Jun 26, 2016 | 11:30 PM
  #2  
veerinder9's Avatar
veerinder9
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 1,743
Likes: 0
From: wolverhampton
Default

Oil?
Reply
Old Jun 27, 2016 | 09:20 AM
  #3  
bludgod's Avatar
bludgod
Scooby Regular
15 Year Member
Liked
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,879
Likes: 24
From: Belfast
Default

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.
Reply
Old Jun 27, 2016 | 10:12 AM
  #4  
Whit80's Avatar
Whit80
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 198
Likes: 0
From: Yorkshire
Default

Originally Posted by veerinder9
Oil?
Yeh, did oil and such in the service
Reply
Old Jun 27, 2016 | 10:19 AM
  #5  
Whit80's Avatar
Whit80
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 198
Likes: 0
From: Yorkshire
Default

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?
Reply
Old Jun 27, 2016 | 10:29 AM
  #6  
banny sti's Avatar
banny sti
Scooby Senior
20 Year Member
Liked
iTrader: (68)
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 16,600
Likes: 24
From: Type R
Default

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
Reply
Old Jun 27, 2016 | 10:31 AM
  #7  
SmurfyBhoy's Avatar
SmurfyBhoy
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 2,280
Likes: 79
From: Glasgow
Default

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
Reply

Trending Topics

Old Jun 27, 2016 | 10:33 AM
  #8  
bludgod's Avatar
bludgod
Scooby Regular
15 Year Member
Liked
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,879
Likes: 24
From: Belfast
Default

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.
Reply
Old Jun 27, 2016 | 10:36 AM
  #9  
SmurfyBhoy's Avatar
SmurfyBhoy
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 2,280
Likes: 79
From: Glasgow
Default

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 ?
Reply
Old Jun 27, 2016 | 10:40 AM
  #10  
bludgod's Avatar
bludgod
Scooby Regular
15 Year Member
Liked
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,879
Likes: 24
From: Belfast
Default

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.
Reply
Old Jun 27, 2016 | 10:45 AM
  #11  
SmurfyBhoy's Avatar
SmurfyBhoy
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 2,280
Likes: 79
From: Glasgow
Default

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 ?
Reply
Old Jun 27, 2016 | 12:37 PM
  #12  
Whit80's Avatar
Whit80
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 198
Likes: 0
From: Yorkshire
Default

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
Reply
Old Jun 27, 2016 | 12:38 PM
  #13  
Whit80's Avatar
Whit80
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 198
Likes: 0
From: Yorkshire
Default

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
Reply
Old Jun 27, 2016 | 12:59 PM
  #14  
SmurfyBhoy's Avatar
SmurfyBhoy
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 2,280
Likes: 79
From: Glasgow
Default

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.
Reply
Old Jun 27, 2016 | 02:15 PM
  #15  
Whit80's Avatar
Whit80
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 198
Likes: 0
From: Yorkshire
Default

[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
]
:-) Not stating the obvious! Just wondered if their was not much difference between the two maps to the point you couldn't tell..
Reply
Old Jun 27, 2016 | 02:18 PM
  #16  
SmurfyBhoy's Avatar
SmurfyBhoy
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 2,280
Likes: 79
From: Glasgow
Default

[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
]
:-) 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
Reply
Old Jun 27, 2016 | 02:19 PM
  #17  
SmurfyBhoy's Avatar
SmurfyBhoy
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 2,280
Likes: 79
From: Glasgow
Default

So until I actually bring the boost on I don't know which i am in
Reply
Old Jun 27, 2016 | 02:21 PM
  #18  
bro82's Avatar
bro82
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 440
Likes: 0
From: north west
Default

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
Reply
Old Jun 27, 2016 | 02:23 PM
  #19  
SmurfyBhoy's Avatar
SmurfyBhoy
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 2,280
Likes: 79
From: Glasgow
Default

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
Reply
Old Jun 27, 2016 | 03:07 PM
  #20  
bro82's Avatar
bro82
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 440
Likes: 0
From: north west
Default

Yeap, another advantage of jdm
Reply
Old Jun 27, 2016 | 10:08 PM
  #21  
merlin24's Avatar
merlin24
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 3,032
Likes: 2
From: RM Performance
Default

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 ?
Reply
Old Jun 28, 2016 | 12:10 AM
  #22  
Whit80's Avatar
Whit80
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 198
Likes: 0
From: Yorkshire
Default

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
Reply
Old Jun 28, 2016 | 10:28 AM
  #23  
bludgod's Avatar
bludgod
Scooby Regular
15 Year Member
Liked
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,879
Likes: 24
From: Belfast
Default

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.
Reply
Old Jun 28, 2016 | 11:11 AM
  #24  
Whit80's Avatar
Whit80
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 198
Likes: 0
From: Yorkshire
Default

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..
Reply
Old Jun 28, 2016 | 01:54 PM
  #25  
Ash Webster's Avatar
Ash Webster
Scooby Regular
10 Year Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 984
Likes: 3
From: Lytham St Annes
Default

Do you have a contact number for Andy Carr? Been mapped by him before but lost the number. tried email but no luck,

Cheers
Reply
Old Jun 28, 2016 | 02:04 PM
  #26  
Whit80's Avatar
Whit80
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 198
Likes: 0
From: Yorkshire
Default

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%
Reply
Old Jun 28, 2016 | 02:13 PM
  #27  
Ash Webster's Avatar
Ash Webster
Scooby Regular
10 Year Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 984
Likes: 3
From: Lytham St Annes
Default

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!
Reply
Old Jun 28, 2016 | 04:25 PM
  #28  
birchy2010's Avatar
birchy2010
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 1,808
Likes: 0
From: West Midlands
Default

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
Reply
Old Jun 28, 2016 | 05:54 PM
  #29  
Whit80's Avatar
Whit80
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 198
Likes: 0
From: Yorkshire
Default

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.
Reply
Old Jun 28, 2016 | 06:03 PM
  #30  
edger-360's Avatar
edger-360
Scooby Regular
15 Year Member
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 57
Likes: 0
From: west mids
Default

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
Reply

Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT +1. The time now is 04:59 PM.