gc8-r

iTrader: (21)

i have a 98 v4 type-r..
just wondering what can i do to ecu(i know it cant be mapped)
but is there a chip or anything that will increase power??????
or is there a ecu(standard one)that will fit so i can get it re-mapped
any advice welcome,would buy a piggy back or new ecu,,but thats not an option at the moment.....
cheers chris

dbay

iTrader: (21)

hi mate have a look at my old thred ( whats the crack on chips ) there is plenty on there to give you an idea whats out there.

i went for a polar performance (pp) chip, it was very easy to fit and im loving the extra power it has given the car

gc8-r

iTrader: (21)

what car did you fit that to ..????????
as had car on r/road and i've got 310 but just want another 40-50bhp
and i'll be happy ...
can you give me a link

dbay

iTrader: (21)

it was fitted to a v2 sti ra. that sound alot from a presuably standard car
i had my car on the roller some time back (before chip was fitted) and they said it was 328 bhp and after being on here for abit i realised they were talking ****

my thred was ( whats the crack on chips ) just do a search and its at the top

gc8-r

iTrader: (21)

i have a full system .thats works s'steel headers and full hks 3inch(turbo back)system
and blitz sus i/kit with zerosports pipe...
and blitz boost controller running 1.5 bar
not just one r/road but two have produced more than 310bhp....!
and checked on type-r website and all the type-r owners club said about right.
remember i started with 280-300 as standard....

dbay

iTrader: (21)

thats good number then mate. have a word with scott t he will tell you what his chip will give you in perfomance increse, might be better getting a ecu tho. just my opinion. im thinking about purchasing a boost controller myself, do you recommed them

dbay

iTrader: (21)

just had a look at the pp site and he doesnt list a 98 only 93-96 and 01>

might have to be a new ecu

gc8-r

iTrader: (21)

oh **** just what i thought no matter ..
just did'nt want(well cant afford) to spend that amount..
might have to sell up as done all i can ....

dbay

iTrader: (21)

do what i do, buy an old nacker drive that to work and when you get into the r it will be rapid

mit

iTrader: (10)

The 98 ecu is not mappable, and you can't chip it, it's a replacement job i'm afraid.
The only way to get the extra 40-50bhp you're after is bigger injectors, new ecu such as Apexi pfc, upgraded tmic, or fmic, etc. Lots of money!

gc8-r

iTrader: (21)

dbay....
would love to get another car,but dont think other half would be to pleased..
and mit is there no ecu (from another scoob)that will fit. was offered a ecu from a v5 type-r but was told it wont fit???
and just sold a autobahnn fm intercooler..was looking at pfc as if i do bite the bullet,i will be going maf less..but always wanted anti-lag and l/control so will have to look at simtek or simular...
just got to have a/lag...

rossi_p

iTrader: (26)

Apexi PFC is not Maf-less (as far as I know).

myblackwrx

iTrader: (1)

Mine is Simtek powered BUT the guy i bought it off had it fitted (my Type R was a fecking bargain ).
PowerFc although good ,imo, is very old technology