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27.42%
Mechnical adjustment (ie. rising rate fuel pressure regulator)
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7.26%
Piggy Back Computer (eManage, S-AFC, etc)
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37.10%
Full stand-alone fuel and timing computer (AEM)
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Old 04-28-06, 03:01 AM
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SC Model: SC300
Induction: Turbo
Fuel: 550cc Denso Injectors / Walbro
Other misc upgrades: (ie. cams, crank, etc): Too many mods

Tuning components (fuel management, timing, etc.): PHR MAP-ECU / Apexi AVC-R
Issues: Rough Cold start (Later fixed due to wiring issue)
Fixes: Wiring of the MAP-ECU is a bit complicating.
Recommendations: Get a professional installer who has delt with the MAP-ECU before hand.
Old 04-28-06, 10:15 AM
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A good Piggy-back ECU, and a good tuner mechanic and your set.....Better yet a Good Stand Alone ECU and good tuner mechanic...Although some say even a tuned piggyback will not stay in tune for long, as the stock ECU learns and changes over time...So for tuning perfection it may be an ongoing process for some....
Old 04-25-07, 02:39 PM
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guess someone boted to bring this back up
Old 01-22-08, 03:09 PM
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SC Model: SC300
Induction: Turbo
Fuel: Stock injectors, Walbro 255

Tuning components (fuel management, timing, etc.): SADC2
Issues: Need recirculation kit
Recommendations: If you don't want to go broke, don't get into modding!
Old 01-22-08, 03:27 PM
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I'd like to see more 400 owners chipping in.
Old 01-22-08, 03:49 PM
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not a SC but still....

my sc will be boosted soon so i can add on later

Model: sr20 w/ ITB's dry sump, and TEC2
Induction: Turbo
Fuel: 750cc injectors
Other misc upgrades: FPR and Bosch fuel pump

Tuning componets: Electromotive TEC2 standalone
Issues: no base maps, custom crank trigger bracket
Fixes: get a MAT and MAP sensors, patience
Recommendations: dont get it unless you have time, and money to have it installed. once installed its nice to work with.

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Old 01-22-08, 08:43 PM
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SC Model: SC300
Induction: Turbo
Fuel: Walboro
Other misc upgrades: single ct26 57trim

Tuning components (fuel management, timing, etc.): Apexi SAFC 2
Issues:stock o2 with ecu relearns everything from idle to partial throttle (closed loop) soooo annoying so i cant tune anything that isnt WOT.
Fixes: get a standalone or play with the afc all day while youre driving
Recommendations: safc is ok with a wideband but go with a power FC FTW!

if anyone has had better luck with safc during closed loop please chime in!
Old 01-23-08, 12:06 AM
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I use a stand alone engine management system
Old 01-23-08, 08:35 AM
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SC Model: SC300
Induction: NA-T (T67 turbo, 2.5mm head gasket)
Fuel: Walbro pump, 650cc injectors, stock lines and fuel rail
Other misc upgrades:

Tuning components (fuel management, timing, etc.): MAP ECU
Issues: None
Fixes: Be patient .
Recommendations: MAP ECU
Old 01-23-08, 09:35 AM
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how much does it cost to tune your car for na-t? how much does each map cost?
Old 01-23-08, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SickSC
how much does it cost to tune your car for na-t? how much does each map cost?
If you tune it yourself, it costs $0. Well, a few bucks here and there if u plan on re-filling your gas tank

Each MAP is self-made, so the cost of that is $0 as well.
Old 01-23-08, 03:53 PM
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but i dont want to mess with maps... im not worthy...
Old 03-04-08, 06:51 PM
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1992 SC300
2JZ-GTE
Walbro, stock fuel system (USDM 550's and resistor box)
AEM EMS
540whp/500wtq 19psi, pump gas.
No issues whatsoever. If it's tuned correctly, AEM is the way to go.
Old 03-04-08, 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by turbodude
You should never choose your tuning tool, just by theory... Your tuning tool is only as good as teh tuner, so its a mutli facetted answer. Use the tool your tuner can use. Simply put.
What. In. The. Hell. Are. You. Talking. About. All I got from that statement was blah blah I don't have a clue as to what I am talking about so I'm going to make something up. Are you saying that you should only buy the program that the shop down the street can use? If so, you should refrain from posting anything else until you have read up on boosted cars for about, oh I don't know say.... 5 years? It is the exact opposite. If you are a beginner, get a basic piggy back, don't get Motech or something that is very intense and requires serious experience with the ecu itself and also the vehicle that is being tuned. You shouldn't tune your car if you don't have the basic knowledge to do so, very true, take it to a shop. However, if you attempt to build a car, and then do not have the knowledge to tune it, then you probably dont have a clue as to what the hell you are doing the first place because you don't have a true understanding of how everything is working and its purpose. Your simply bolting things up because that is what everyone else is doing. If you really know why you are doing the mod, understanding how to compensate for it in your fuel map becomes very simple. Now keep what I say in context, I am talking about simple mods here, not a 800hp meth injected twin turbo monster with 1600cc injectors. This requires hours upon hours of proper tuning to get to perfection. With a wideband, boost gauge and some simple mods, you can become familiar with the art of tuning in a short period of time with patience if you have done enough research. Statements like that just irritate the hell out of me.

Jon

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Old 03-04-08, 09:15 PM
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still AEM......


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