so if I got a map from somebody, what do theydo? send it through an email and then I just upload and its ready to go? How does it work exactly, how easy?
I guess a better question is, if I got a map that somebody is already using can I just take that map and go or do I absolutely have to tune it?
I know these questions arent only helping me out by the way.
nvmsp, let me spell it out real simple.
0.) BUY A WIDEBAND
1.) buy FTC from protege garage (it has a map ALREADY ON IT for the MSP)
2.) down load some 440 maps that are floating around the forum like here:
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123620555&highlight=440+map
3.) wire up the FTC as the instructions that come with the kit say to
4.) install 440cc injectors if you have some (or even go to 550 cc if you want) (or just leave stock injectors in, and go with a different map in the thread i posted like "14 psi FMIC map"
5.) before you turn your car on, connect the ftc with a laptop using the R4 software and a usb-> serial connector
6.) load the downloaded 440cc map from your desktop (or where ever your map is) to the R4 software (open customer --> then find the map))
7.) Go to the MAPS section of the R4 software across the top of the screen
8) open map A
9.) then in the top left hand corner of map A you will see an icon that when you go over it says "WRITE TO ECU"
10) click this. (make sure your ignition is "ON " but car is NOT
11) when Map, A, B are done start your car.
11) it will idle correctly.
Again, without a wideband it is very difficult to fine tune.
I suggest if you are thinking about doing this to invest in a wideband FIRST.
the AIC i have is extra, and not really needed for a stock turbo MSP. I have a lot of air going into my engine, thus i need to supply enough fuel.