Question about stage1 from dsmchips

[talontsi01]

I plan on getting the stage 1 chip from dsmchips.com. The only option I plan to utilize is the no fuel cut.

Has anyone else gone this exact route?

Also, is it safe doing this? It seems strange because its basically just taking away a stock engine safety feature. I dont know, maybe I don't have a strong enough understanding. Could someone clear this up for me.

 

[awd4g63]

If that's the only feature, you'll probably be safer getting injectors/fuel pump and leaning it out some. That's the safest way to eliminate fuel cut, plus your MAFT box has a dipswitch where you can raise the fuel-cut limit.

 

[92awddsm]

I have the stage 3 with no fuel cut. I havent had any problems with it. I also use a logger and keep a close eye on my boost gauge just to make sure nothing stupid happens.

 

[talontsi01]

I have the stage 3 with no fuel cut. I havent had any problems with it. I also use a logger and keep a close eye on my boost gauge just to make sure nothing stupid happens.

So you don't have an afc or any fuel altering device?

 

[kpt4321]

The MAFT doesn't have the switch anymore, and if you have one of the older versions you shouldn't use the switch. The MAFT's fuel cut "feature," like a FCD, is just an airflow cap; not a good idea.

That chip is fine. I would go for it. It's a better way to get rid of fuel cut than reducing the airflow signal with a SAFC. Which do you think is safer, lying to your ECU, or letting it do what it is supposed to and just removing a part of the code that you don't need?

Think about it this way: how is fuel cut a safety feature? The second you start modding one of these cars, you could easily blow it up in a very short amount of time without ever running into fuel cut. It's pretty easy to damage a motor without flowing a certain amount of air.

 

[92awddsm]

Yes, I do have an afc for fine tuning. I had the ecu programmed with compensation for 550cc injectors but still use the afc for tuning with a logger.

 

[talontsi01]

Ok. I want to get a chip now.

How did you guys go about getting your ecu's socketed?

Also, is there anything else about this that I should know?

 

[92awddsm]

I sent my ecu to Jeff O at dsmchips.com and he repaired it and socketed it for me. I dont think he offers this service anymore but he will send you a socket and any local computer repair or electronics repair shop can solder it in for you.

 

[talontsi01]

I wish I could send it to Jeff. He seems like a good guy.


What exactly does socketing an ecu involve?

Is socketing rather common so that someone locally could do it right?

 

[slickster]

Just got to add a little bump for Jeff...
Simply put ..
Great communication, great effort to help, great product.
Mine is on the way!!!!!!

 

[talontsi01]

Just got to add a little bump for Jeff...
Simply put ..
Great communication, great effort to help, great product.
Mine is on the way!!!!!!

glad to hear that man!