SCOOBYD00

I realise there is nothing like a good mapped car with an aftermarket ECU like Apexi Power FC (Ran one on another JDM car) but what are the options for a humble Classic STi

Mods: Full decat inc downpipe, Bailey dump valve & HKS induction kit (I know..)

This I have been told should provide 280-300bhp at the flywheel and indeed the turbo spools quicker & 1.1 - 1.2 bar (assuming the boost gauge is reporting acurately) is delivered.. and a nice grin

In order to level out the boost and avoid spikes I am considering fitting a Greddy boost controller, twin solenoid for a stage 1 @ 0.8 bar for shopping & stage 2 perhaps @ 1.2 bar for Sunday afternoons... (BTW possible to run what max boost with stock injectors? / 550's??)

In addition I would like to up the fuel injector duty in the very least perhaps with an Apexi SAFC II this would allow me to uprgade the injectors to 550's initially for little outlay.

Or....

Do I go down the Apexi FC route & locate a good tunner to set and forget once dialled in..

Or....

Is there a cheap and cheerfull Eprom I can swapout with the ECU (I assume it is easy to access and swapout..?) - perhaps these are available in 1.2 bar guise?? (Upped fuel ECU?)

Open to others experience on this one.. essentially we are talking about increasing the base car boost and adding fuel my main concern. An FMIC will follow as well injectors soon..

Lastly.. (no bun fights here..) who is available (Scotland) to map the car with my chosen route (Apexi SAFC & Boost control etc)

Lastly..2...

I have not considered other ECU options - open to storys on this - please describe the kit, price, who mapped it & feelings on it again no arguing.. only interested in real world experiences as opposed to hear say .. 'it's got to be good because it cost a grand!'

Thanks, sorry for going over old ground for many of you but I'm sure this may highlight options for other newbie Scooby owners.

Cheers

Scooby

Jolly Green Monster

iTrader: (4)

You are best saving for Apexi PFC..

Standard injectors are dependent on year, either 380s or 440s.

Andy.F is in Scotland, Pavlo @ Zen Performance is in the Midlands or myself in South all doing Apexi PFC..

Other ecu options for similar money are secondhand Link ecu..

Simon

SCOOBYD00

Yes I've ran PFC on other cars and kind of knew I would end up with one.Yes looks best bet long term.

Andy.F will be the man then.

Jolly Green Monster

iTrader: (4)

Happy days!

SCOOBYD00

Was on his site. Looks the best option all things considered.

Bolton

Echo everything said. The FC is the best £750 you will ever spend, especially if Andy maps it.
Paul.

SCOOBYD00

Looks like it. Found this page and all makes sense. TBH looks like he will get my money.

http://www.andyforrestperformance.co.uk/



Just not 100% sure to get the other *bits before the initial map or get it mapped then add later... hmmm

Possibly injectors will I really need them on my stock V3 STi turbo or would they be needed if I upgrade... Lot of questions for Andy, he's got a great name on here so hopeing for good things

vulnax999

iTrader: (7)

If you change major parts like turbo, intercooler, injectors etc. then it will need a remap for safety and to get the best from the new parts. So if you can wait / afford it, best to fit all at once and get it all mapped in!

SCOOBYD00

Yep, makes sense. Initially, uprated fuel pump & base map for UK fuel looks most likely. Cheers