Building my own is-F, Tom's s/c kit
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Thanks for your comments. There are few more parts I need before starting the operation. I am thinking about 2 months away from done.
ECM will be the biggest challenge of this project. Usdm ecm will not work and cannot be reprogrammed. The only solution is to adapt a custom setup.
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LOL! I really have not much control with the modification budget for this car…
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You bet it is a 350. I de-badged rear for a clean look but not trying to fool peeps. Tom’s s/c kit cannot be installed on a 250.
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DIY is not possible. There are not many shops can handle custom ecm projects at this level. I wish this can be simpler also but I just want to JDM it all the way and turn out I have to deal with this hot potato project.
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Okok… I will let you guys know the output after the installation and tuning. I have spent much more in money and mind in this car than on an is-f. Surly not a worthy deal if scale it on power_gain vs buck_spent.
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Haha.. E, you have a good set up on yours and it is nothing less than mine. It is not about competition but all about what a car dude will do. Welcome to Endless family and true JDM parts worth the wait.
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I am glade you see the challenge and risk that I am dealing with. I just can’t help my JDM fever. Thanks again.
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I want to know too!! There are also a few more risk factors also.
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I am going back to my prayer’s group now…
Joseph
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DIY is not possible. There are not many shops can handle custom ecm projects at this level. I wish this can be simpler also but I just want to JDM it all the way and turn out I have to deal with this hot potato project.
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I am going back to my prayer’s group now…
Joseph
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how is your installation progressing? I'm very anxious to see how the project turns out!
I just got an e-mail from Steve at L-tuned and he said that the estimated hp gain is 75-90 on 6psi. However, he said that the car is not CARB legal and the ECU needs to be modified. I also heard that the S/C is designed with 95 octane in mind.
Please keep us updated on the progress. May I suggest a journal of your install journey.
If your install goes well, I am ABSOLUTLY getting the S/C.
I just got an e-mail from Steve at L-tuned and he said that the estimated hp gain is 75-90 on 6psi. However, he said that the car is not CARB legal and the ECU needs to be modified. I also heard that the S/C is designed with 95 octane in mind.
Please keep us updated on the progress. May I suggest a journal of your install journey.
If your install goes well, I am ABSOLUTLY getting the S/C.
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I was at Joseph's shop this week and I saw the s/c kit. I was like, holy sh%$#! Anyway, thanks for the Tanabe hookup Joseph. I love it. Now get the s/c done for EOS so eveyone can appreciate it.