Hey folks,

Im hoping to get around 330-350 bhp on a MY00 Turbo 2000 and wondering if an ecutek remap is capable of getting that power or would i need a simtek and go mafless?

Parts bought/to buy are

TD05 16g(bought)
3" H&S decatted DP(fitted)
2.5" Prodrive system decatted(fitted)
Hybrid FMIC (bought)
ecutek ecu with license(bought)
ported oem headers/up pipe
Walbro 255
550cc phase 2 injectors
Uprated plugs
Panel filter or ind kit

All to be mapped by JGM on 97 ron with NF octane booster

I would also rather keep the standard top mount if i could and just a panel filter unless i have to go fro a fmic at this power level. So basically will the ecutek be ok for this power level or should i sell it on and try source a simtek 2nd hand

 

Alcatek or syvecs depending on budget. Syvecs would be my choice of the two, but it is more money.

Pushing to that sort of power will more than likely kill the maf every 100 miles, mine (although my99) went through 3 of them during mapping before autronics got added (few years back now).

 

yeah mate i had heard the maf is a limiting factor too and i think its probably better to just get rid altogether, i see 2nd hand simteks go for around 400 on here, but i take it they need updated with the alcatek software?

 

not sure if the upgrade is software only or not, someone else can advise on that im sure

 

My simtek is running around 350, on a newage though if that has any factor? I believe it had a software flash before the mapping, no hardware was added. It's not had the AlcaTek upgrade either yet.

 

Ah right so if i buy a 2nd hand simtek it doesnt actually need an alcatek upgrade?
It would be getting mapped by JGM as hes coming over to N.Ireland in April(hopefully):-)

 

Correct, it doesnt need an upgrade and indeed not all simteks are upgradeable.

Only go simtek if you want to go mafless and run different maps. Remapping the standard ECU with EcuTek software and the correct turbo/fuelling setup will see you ate 350hp too.

 

id rather stay with the ecutek as i already have it bought and to sell it and buy a simtek + mapping it will be at least another £6-700 id say

Its the chance of the MAF's messing about and having to constantly change them at that sort of power level thats concerning me. Can the standard MAF on a 99-00 only work efficiently up to a certain power level?

 

If you're getting Simon to map the car, have him confirmbut im sure the 99-00 MAF is ok for up to 400.

No need for induction kit unless you like the noise.

You could look into running a Nissan Z32 MAF if it worries you that much. I considered it but just went simtek instead lol.

 

guess you didnt read my post then

 

i would rather keep the standard airbox but i believe if im going to fit the fmic ill have to run an induction kit (another reason to go mafless). Unless the standard tmic is good enough for a genuine 340bhp

 

I've my99 STI mapped on ecutek this last 2 years no problems to date! Don't believe all you read or won't do anything

Don't get hung up on figures... Your car will be totally transformed afterwards no matter what.

 

I read your post and chose to ignore it as thats not the same experience I have had with 99-00 MAFs.

 

my99 is one of the weaker mafs good excuse to upgrade though hahahaha

 

Yeah ive decided to go mafless instead, may aswell do it right and not have to worry about it

 

good plan batman