doobieR

hey people just fitted a full revolution exhaust inc.down pipe etc and induction kit (both sound amazing)my self . car seems to run absolutly fine but just wondering does the car need setting up-fueling , timing what ever .if so will it make much difference to now??? cheers fo any help
also its a 98 v5 type r if it makes any difference,cheers

GazTheHat

You'll need a remap to fully appreciate the new parts. Should make a massive difference.

doobieR

cheers mate stupid question though so can the car be remapped as is or does it need a different ecu

scoobfan

As already said, you will get better gains from a remap, but it's not essential.

As for your existing ecu, it can't be remapped unless it's chipped, and then
via an eprom.

Your best bet, if your serious about your car and planning on keeping it a while is a full replacement unit such as the Apexi Powerfc.

Rob

GazTheHat

Or pay more for the first remap and get the EcuTek license (£600-odd), then subsequent remaps will be cheaper. (£150-ish)

harvey

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Where are you based doobieR???

Your car is probably OK with the Revolution exhaust and an induction kit but it would be worth having it checked out by someone that knows what they are doing. You need the AFRs checked, especially at WOT to ensure the mixture has not weakened off too much.
this could be done on the road by someone with an AFR wide band meter or on a set of 4WD rollers.
You will have a little more boost so a check should be done for det across the rev range but this is unlikely as the cars are usually pretty safe on the O/E map in the first place and have a good safety margin.

scoobfan

You can't Ecutek a 98 car, thats why I mentioned the chip or Apexi unit !

Rob

GazTheHat

True, my eyes read 98 my brain said 99. Sorry. Apexi it is then..