metrex

hi all ive been seeing a lot of talk about boost controllers and wanted to know is it worth getting one and whats the best bang for buck any tips will be great

EngineMapper @ Group B Motorsport

Boost controller is ok for a moderate increase in boost, but when you start doing things like decat, different intercoolers, then a remap is necessary.

I'm sounding like a parrot saying remap so much, but regardless of whether you came to me, or any other tuner, the best all round £/bhp value for money is a remap.

It looks like you have face lift classic, what year is it?

Graham

scott181

Hi sorry to jump im i have a turbo 2000 UK have been told can't have a remap is that right.

EngineMapper @ Group B Motorsport

If it's a pre 98 then no a straight reflash on the original ECU isn't possible. Changing to an Apexi FC ecu or pre 96 can have an ESL daughterboard fitted.

Graham

scott181

Its a 1999 turbo UK have been looking at your web site . Im visiting family in Wales next mouth .

Mrchips

iTrader: (7)

99-00 can be mapped. ECUTEK.

scott181

Cheers for that next thing to be done.

EngineMapper @ Group B Motorsport

EcuTek only I'm afraid!

scott181

Sorry fellas im abit thick when it comes to that ecutek dose that mean not really worth doing

EngineMapper @ Group B Motorsport

EcuTek is the type of software used to access the original ECU to remap. That's the only software that can do your year of car. Usually cost is £550+vat. Well worth it in terms of performance enhancement vs cost. If you can find yourself a second hand Apexi for £200-400 then I can map it for £225, which comes out around the same cost as an EcuTek map.

Graham

bigsinky

@metrex

year and model would help bud.

Terminator X

iTrader: (7)

Mine was for sale on here at a bargain price ... no takers though

TX.

Tidgy

if you want to give out good advice you have to tell people good advice even if they dont want to hear it or its the same over and over.

generic maps, or manual boost changes are asking to play catch the piston.

scott181

sorry fellas know it must do your heads in.where can i get a apexi from . just had my car for a year now and have got the money now to start mods

Tidgy

dont bother, get a simtek instead

scott181

Right what's the differents lol sorry for going on had a look on ebay

Tidgy

apexi is pretty old tech now, also retains the MAF, simtek dumps the MAF which is worth it if only for that if your replacing the ecu itself. dont forget you still have to get it mapped and the cost of the simtek isn't a hgue amount more onced fitted and mapped.

stef_2010

iTrader: (3)

Is it possible to run a V5 ecu in a V3 car so it can be flashed ?

Or is that just stupid ?

jura11

iTrader: (7)

How to say,if you have tight budget go for used Apexi Power FC,but if budget allow go as above guys suggest used Simtek,which you can buy for around £600-£750



Jura

Tidgy

different fitment so its a no go, trust me people have tried lol

scott181

Ok cheers guys will look around and get it sorted.thanks aging

metrex

hi mate its a 97 gf8 sti not sure if its ver 4 or 5

stef_2010

iTrader: (3)

Suposse it'll have to be the simtek one day then

metrex

how much mate and what make

scott181

One more thing . U know where you plug in for ecu under there steering wheel.down in my footwell there's one more thing what's that one for.

rickya

iTrader: (18)

Apexi with a Q45 Maf & you won't need to worry about MAF's after.

scott181

Sorry but what's a maf sorry guys new to this

rickya

iTrader: (18)

Maf's on Classics are fragile & should be replaced once a year approx. With Simtek you can go Maf-less but with the Apexi you can use the Infinity Q45 Maf which you can pick up from ebay USA for approx £70. This Maf is very robust & will not need changing every year.

scott181

Ok cheers thanks for help

Paul&bon

iTrader: (4)

maf = mass airflow sensor.