Ver.4

Hi everyone.

Been on scoobynet for a while now but been without the tool! Started on here when my old man bought a version 4 type r. Ive since had a classic wrx, a version 3 sti, an evo 7 and then had a civic type R. Just got hold of a version 5 Sti Type R from a member on here, (thanks marcus!).

As far as i am aware, the car hasnt had a remap since being in the country and has the following engine/power mods:
Blitz induction kit
HKS SSQV
aftermarket exhaust turbo back.

I have read up that the MAF sensors on the 5's are very sensetive and the cheapest way to bypass them is to run a simtek ecu (correct me if i am wrong). I was wondering if the ecutek map would be just as effective?

I also have a couple of questions on what i can get from these maps as it is the first time ive considered having a car remapped. But one question at a time hey Feels good to be back! Missed the burble

stevie1982

iTrader: (16)

You will need to run an after market ecu to remove the worry of the maf failure etc 99.9% sure that ecutek will not do that. Fit the simtec and be done with it, one bit of advice I would give you is to do a job right and do it once anything else is false economy.

Drop Simon aka jgm or bob rawle a pm and Im sure they will point you in the right direction

bonesetter

iTrader: (9)

Simtec is the way to go, but it'll cost ya - ~£1K

Ver.4

Would the Apexi Power FC route skip the MAF sensor issue?

wrx fifer

iTrader: (34)

go simtek with a decent well known mapper like duncan from racedynamix or jgm from on here to name a couple, this is what i would like to do also when funds allow

Paul Hutch

not sure on the maf issue im running apexi on my 4 type r with no probs although i would like to get simtek :-)

99greenwagon

iTrader: (39)

the maf on the v5 is different,dont think the v4 is as fragile.

Ver.4

Would i be better off putting a standard airbox on until i get it mapped then? Dont want any damage to be done whilst im saving up for a simtek...

ginger321

put the stock airbox and dump valve back on if its not been mapped. Even with just the exhaust on it Id drive like a nun till it was mapped just for piece of mind. And run it on v power or tesco 99 - but u probably already knew that.
Ecutek mappins about 4 or 5 hundred quid. Think if its mapped with your induction kit and dump valve itd be different.
My last two version 5s have been ecutek'd without maf issues but that might be down to luck or having a new maf fitted before the maps were done.
All the mappers say that the version 5 maf is the most fragile.