00 si turbo question

[cuzzfolk99]

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ok whats up guys i finally started my turbo kit for my stock 00 si. I got a drag manifold which is ac friendly and ps friendly. I got a t3 turbo that im going to mate up 2 thatwith a 38mm 8psi wastegate. I was wondering could i run a vortech 12:1 FMU and be pretty reasonable for now or until i get more money?? Also im going to run the 8 psi and FMIC. So let me know whats up

 

[Evan.]

save up your money and do the tuning part right the first time.

 

[Shiznit]

an FMU will work fine, just dont push it too much until you get a real tune

 

[ryan89crx]

an FMU will work fine, just dont push it too much until you get a real tune

it will work fine on low boost. but IMO, whats the point of turboing if you cant run the motor like you want?

just save for a chipped ecu or a Hondata setup and do it right the first time around

 

[stealthy]

chip your ecu. period.

 

[Shiznit]

it will work fine on low boost. but IMO, whats the point of turboing if you cant run the motor like you want?

just save for a chipped ecu or a Hondata setup and do it right the first time around

low boost > no boost

 

[ryan89crx]

low boost > no boost

true, but its embarrasing to have n/a guys pull on you when you are turbo with low boost. i know this from experience

 

[TiiM iiS l3eAsT]

to bad most of the ppl with turbos that run up to u prolly have FMU's also.....u dont see them on here getting good info......there just getting whatever they can find for cheap....there those ppl u see that dont know s**t and dont know what there talkin about....damn im stoned lol

 

[Shiznit]

you must be cuz that didnt seem to make much sense

 

[cuzzfolk99]

well guys im planning on running 8 psi on a stock engine with a t3 turbo what would be a good reasonable prices fuel management to get?? must i mention this is going to be a daily driver.

 

[Shiznit]

get a chipped p28 or a p72 for like $150, obd2b -> obd1 conversion harness for $75, and run uberdata or crome for free. then theres tuning which varies with the tuner

 

[cuzzfolk99]

can anyone out there look up some tuners in the greer greenville spartanburg anderson south carolina area?? thanks

 

[DRAGWORKS]

here are some tuners in South Carolina.

Anthony of AV Engineering
-Charleston, SC
-843-863-0159
-http://www.av-engineered.com
-Hondata, AEM, EFI101 & Advanced EFI classes

Jack Harris of P1 Automotive Inc.
-HT B18CXr
-150 Marvin Rd
-Fort Mill SC 29715
-http://www.p1auto.com
-(803)-396-3800
-Apexi Power Excel, AEM EMS,Neptune

Chad Slugg of CS Motorsports
-Charleston, SC
-Cam gears, FPR, and sticks and stones
-Does an awesome job tuning turbo cars to 13:1 A/F

I am sure there are more tuners in your area but this is a good start for you.

Alex

 

[cuzzfolk99]

Thanks alot man.

 

[eggie75]

check out phearable.net... tell them ur setup they have tons of maps pretuned. not the best, but damn good. sell that fmu and get the chipped p28 and harness.

 

[93turbo16]

check out phearable.net... tell them ur setup they have tons of maps pretuned. not the best, but damn good. sell that fmu and get the chipped p28 and harness.

I could also help you out in that category if you are looking for an ecu/harness.

That is definitley one of the most important things about turboing a vehicle. If you don't take into account the fuel management then I would not turbo the car. I wouldn't install the turbo kit untill you get or have plans to get a good management setup on there. The FMU will get you around town, but still that doesn't touch the timing which is a very important part as well.

Most people want to just bolt on a turbo kit and go. That is a good idea if you want a blown motor.

 

[eggie75]

that being said, if you do decide to just get around with the fmu for awhile, clock your dizzy towards the front a lil. if you got a timing light, retard it a few degrees.

 

[cuzzfolk99]

hey CC how bout this now i just got a .60 ar compressor housing and backing plate and im going to put it on the t3 exhaust housing would that be better on my SI??

 

[ryan89crx]

hey CC how bout this now i just got a .60 ar compressor housing and backing plate and im going to put it on the t3 exhaust housing would that be better on my SI??

a little offtopic, but where did you pick it up?

also, you need the matching wheel along with the housing and backplate

 

[cuzzfolk99]

i got it off a t4 from a friend of mines ive heard ppl say that it would be the same as a t3/t4 turbo with that compress housing.