I'm getting my MY99 UK Remapped soon and a simtek question is is it advisable to get a new map sensor as well as the maf is getting done away with

VF29
Full decat
Hybrid FMIC
Uprated fuel pump
K+N
Standard 550cc Injectors


I havent fitted a uprated fuel pressure regulator as told its not essential

 

The standard one is upto the job unless your running high boost.

 

standard injectors are 440's on a late classic

 

He probably upgraded them mate

 

just wondering wot sort of power your running mate??i have the same turbo on on my jdm,fmic,Simtek, full de-cat, walbro, type r-cam. im told i should be around the 340 mark but havent been on the dyno yet to see!!!cheers
Rob

 

hey just a question lads can you map the standard ecu?

 

Running about 230 cos its not been remapped yet, but hoping for over 300

 

Yes from MY98 the standard ecu can be remapped

 

Have to keep the Maf tho and buy a licence for the standard ecu

 

Sorry to sound dumb mate but what do you mean buy a licence for the standard ecu

 

MY99/00 (from Sep 98) can have the std ECU remapped via EcuTeK software (as well as Open Source).

If you are mapping your ECU for the first time by EcuTeK you have to pay the registered EcuTeK dealer/mapper a nominal licence fee, as well as the mapping costs, which typically totals over £600.

Subsequent maps will cost c.£150-400 - depending on whether just a tweak, or more - because the ECU will have already been 'unlocked' on the very first map.

 

ahh i see so whats the cost of a simtek oranother aftermarket ecu then because i want to fit and induction kit and fmic etc would i be better getting a new ecu do you think.
thanks for any help

 

Simtek is MAFless (good!) and can have 2 full independent maps too (its main USPs). Plus it's a modern, well capable ECU to boot.

You're looking at around a £grand supplied/fitted/mapped (but then you can sell your OEM ECU and MAF to get a small proportion of cash back lol).

<Cue cheerleader chant> # Go Simtek! Go Simtek!... #

 

oh wicked what you mean by 2 full independant maps usp's????

 

lol USP = unique selling point/s. Ignore that.

ECU has the facility/memory to save 2 fully in-car switchable maps e.g. one for, say, 95 RON to save cash and/or when you can't find a V-Power/Tesco Momentum garage. The other for V-Power... or VP + Meth... or VP + E85, etc etc etc. Comprende?

 

wow dude sounds good new to this **** sorry to sound dumb. will the car run ok on 05 ron wont cause it any damage. looks like simtek it is then. what other subtle mods can you recomend before i get it mapped.
thanks joz

 

I'm not certain what the 'recommended' minimum RON is for a UK 99 car. Personally I would use V-Power 99 RON on the OEM unmapped ECU (the MY99/00 ECU are renowned to run the most aggressive timing, so wouldn't take any chances).

Obviously you can get mapped on what you want to - even 95 RON - just that you won't optimise the amount of ign timing adv. and/or target boost you can run, thus not realise potential max power/torque.

 

Dont think the OEM ECU would be much good without its casing as i've been told the simtek fits inside so still needed

 

Justin: You do not need a new map sensor.
You do not need an aftermarket fuel pressure regulator.
Your car has 440cc injectors as standard as indicated above and on the standard FPR these will get you somewhere between 320 and 330 bhp.
An FPR will increase the range of the injectors by a small amount say 20 bhp as an absolute max, however, if you plan to run beyond the range of the OE injectors and FPR you would be best to go for 550cc injectors which on the OE FPR will take you to just short of 400 bhp which is way beyond the range of your turbo.
Ecutek remap £440 plus VAT or Simtek supplied and fitted £940 plus VAT.

 

Indeed, you're right!

I totally overlooked that - apologies.

 

Thanks for that Harvey, also gonna fit a 3 port boost solenoid just before mapping do you know if i keep the restrictor pill or do i throw away

 

you don't use the restrictor pill on the 3port no

Simon