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geomatics_tech · Sep 2, 2011

My first mod was a Turbo Hose SMIC and Forge bpv, which provided a huge increase in drivability. After the installation of a 2.5" mid pipe (with high flow cat) things got much better. The JDM Sam tuned Unichip was the icing on the cake.

Three years later, things got much better with the newly designed Steed Speed manifold.

YlwMSP · Sep 2, 2011

Are there any downsides to flashing the ECU? like not being able to tune it later on down the road?

CustomMSP · Sep 2, 2011

Well, the ignition timing is increased some. Otherwise, I don't see any downfalls. You can always reduce the timing with a piggyback like the Split Second FTC or the Unichip at 1psi <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w

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YlwMSP · Sep 2, 2011

awesome, i just thought i read somewhere that after you flash the ECU, you cant install a SSAFC or unichip later on down the road.

CustomMSP · Sep 2, 2011

YlwMSP said:
awesome, i just thought i read somewhere that after you flash the ECU, you cant install a SSAFC or unichip later on down the road.

This is not true.

hornsfan10609 · Sep 3, 2011

If you get the reflash it cannot be undone, and typically (because of the timing curve) the unflashed ECUs can safely run slightly more boost.

YlwMSP · Sep 3, 2011

alright, that makes sense with the boost, but i dont pan on upping the boost by much if any. maybe up to 8psi at the absolute max until i go forged.

YlwMSP · Sep 3, 2011

also, where is a decent place to get an intercooler from? Im still debating if i should go with an SMIC or a FMIC because of price, seeing as i cant seem to find a FMIC for anything less than $1k, unless i go to ebay and get the one on there for $160 (which seems WAY too good to be true)

CustomMSP · Sep 3, 2011

YlwMSP said:
also, where is a decent place to get an intercooler from? Im still debating if i should go with an SMIC or a FMIC because of price, seeing as i cant seem to find a FMIC for anything less than $1k, unless i go to ebay and get the one on there for $160 (which seems WAY too good to be true)

The best place would be here on the forum, to come across a used kit for sale. I'd recommand a front mount since you plan on forging the engine down the road for more power. Your other option would be to make or have made a custom kit using a good bar and plate intercooler.

hornsfan10609 · Sep 5, 2011

I have an ebay FMIC kit and i'm very happy with it. It adds up once you factor in a BOV, extra couplers and clamps, etc.

mazdaspeedp · Sep 6, 2011

Get a corksport front mount they look like good intercooler kits.

Spiced MSP · Sep 7, 2011

jsfprotege said:
Dang. So what do I need to do in order to be safe with these little upgrades? Boost guage, Wideband 02 sensor, and I'm straight? I've peeped your mods. Very nice, but I'm just trying to get a little more boost and make sure everything's running right when I do so. I won't have the car for too much longer because I want to convert to biodiesel. And I really can't afford to mess it up before I get something else.

YlwMSP said:
alright, that makes sense with the boost, but i dont pan on upping the boost by much if any. maybe up to 8psi at the absolute max until i go forged.

what is your final decision

YlwMSP · Sep 8, 2011

haha, 2 different people quoted there...

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