need to tune?!

[dsm144]

So I'm thinking its about time to invest in ecmlink instead of another bolt on. I was wondering what kinds of power gains I can get from tuning with the bolt ons I have now and if you guys think I need to tune it up. My mods are up to date on my page.

 

[EvilTSi_97]

So I'm thinking its about time to invest in ecmlink instead of another bolt on. I was wondering what kinds of power gains I can get from tuning with the bolt ons I have now and if you guys think I need to tune it up. My mods are up to date on my page.

From what I see, at best you might see a little power from timing/AFR adjustments. So you're on stock injectors, stock cams, stock MAF, etc? I don't see any reason yet. If you decide to buy bigger injectors along side ECMLink, maybe you can try out some E30-E50 and you'll see some gains there. Otherwise, I'd grab a few more things WITH ECMLink or before you buy ECMLink. I'm not trying to steer your wrong, it's a great tuning platform, but your mods just don't require it right now.

 

[icerob]

Bigger Injectors for sure with the link.

 

[dsm144]

Alright cool! I wasn't sure when id need to start tuning. I know I've read some guys on here say ecmlink should be your first mod and others who have a ton of mods and no tune so I was just trying to figure out where to go next.

 

[LiquidX]

With your current mods you won't see any gain. Your biggest gains will be when you increase your fuel delivery to allow more boost from the 16g. You shouldn't be at anything more than 10-12 psi currently with the 16g since you will have maxed out the injectors at anything above that.

It's always a good idea to have a logger/tuner as a first mod as you will be able to get the most out of anything you put on and even with stock components. As of now, you can at least lean out your WOT to gain a little more power and adjust your air reading curve to be more accurate.

I would personally say sell the Greddy FMIC and get a VRSF or Punishment Racing short route kit. Going with link, I would say get at least 1250cc injectors if you have any plans of making power, going to a larger turbo, or even thinking of running ethanol. Speaking of ethanol, don't put a higher ethanol content fuel in your system until you get larger injectors, your 450cc injectors may not be able to handle the need for increased delivery.