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Topic subjectwill i need more than stock ecu or can i get by?
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4882, will i need more than stock ecu or can i get by?
Posted by roberts99, May-13-10 09:31 AM
so i have a newly built motor with je pistons eagle rods and a reman crankshaft motor is .20 over and all new parts in head but oem parts. i didnt know if i would need to go bigger on the ecu or if i could get by.my pistons are 8.8:1 and i have a melling high volume oil pump and a 6.25 qt oil pan. i also ahve a obx intake mani and fuel rail with 32lb injectors with a walbro 255 fuel pump. any suggestions feel to respond.

Derick
4883, RE: will i need more than stock ecu or can i get by?
Posted by 420agreenvilleSC, May-13-10 05:33 PM
you'll be fine
4884, RE: will i need more than stock ecu or can i get by?
Posted by roberts99, May-14-10 10:04 AM
cool so i shouldnt have any problems at all?
4885, RE: will i need more than stock ecu or can i get by?
Posted by 740 turbo brick, May-14-10 11:20 AM
The ECU will handle it, but I can almost guarantee your car will be slower. Stock compression is 9.6:1, youre at 8.8:1. Im just going to assume you plan to go turbo in the future?
4888, RE: will i need more than stock ecu or can i get by?
Posted by roberts99, May-17-10 01:31 AM
yes i do i just dont have to money to but an ecu or turbo system right now but am ready to get the car on the road asap and drive it again its my dream car and im stoked about it. lol who wouldnt be.
4900, RE: will i need more than stock ecu or can i get by?
Posted by roberts99, May-30-10 10:59 PM
hey so yeah i do wanna boost soon i just wanna break in the motor on n/a 1st but i was wondering the best turbo kit for this build for the most USEABLE power and ems to go with i would like to go full standalone but if i dont need to then i wont you guys know more than i do i came from the v8 scene and am falling in love every step or the way. lol i dont know a whole lot about fuel maps and such but an willing to learn just lookin for ome god help and advice thanks in advance