***Turbo Performance Works Piggy Back Info***

Logan said:
I would respectfully ask that when tuning this on Joe P's car that he remove his "FP reducer" to give the most accurate tune possible for guys like me that don't have one!
I would also ask that you tune his car with his MBC removed, and again with it installed at 10psi, again to get the most accurate tune.
Once that is done, I will buy one!
And I think I will venture into the world of tuning via laptop...
yikes! could be fun!!!!
thats what we had in mind
well keep you updated when its done
 
Just so those people i didnt answer dont think i didnt want to, i have a long day at work today with this thing so i will answer the remaining questions and comments tonite.
thanks for your patience
 
Ya I understand stock injectors are High impedence... but high flow low impedence injectors can be very affordable and very available. You can use stock DSM injectors (450cc) and they are low impedence.. hopefully this piggyback can use them with a resistor pack.
 
mrwizard9k - I don't see why it shouldn't, as long as it has a compaitble pinout on the ECU/wiring.
 
Antoine said:
Nick (perfworks)...Please DO NOT post identical threads all over the site...your threads have been merged into this one.
sorry antoine, i didnt realize it wasnt allowed. wont happen again:)
 
SUP PERF,

man...ive been watching all the threads you respond on and everything and you seem like you know everything you talk about....i had a couple different questions about this unit...first, whats shipping to hawaii??? hehehe, okay, also

2. i notice that with my turbo set up now and stock ecu, my car "dies/shutsdown" at about 136mph, will this piggy back eliminate that "governer"?

3. do we need to run a 6 injector set up? or can we just plug in the unit and go?

4. we only got 92 octane on the pumps here (thats the highest), what kinda bo0st do you think we can expect AND is this gas safe to run high bo0st?? i got an interco0ler set up

5. whats the benefit of running bigger injectors with this unit? or running 6 injectors, are you gonna have instructions on how to install this?

6. whats a 255lph pump? hehehe

7. i guess the biggest most important question is whats the benefits and disadvatages of having this over the microtech (besides the obvious price)...i mean, terry said this is basically between an fmu and standalone, well...whats the standalone got that this piggy back wont and vice versa

sorry for all the questions, just retarted at this kinda stuff...dont wanna blow my engine yet as they are only stock...im very interested in this and hope you can help me out with these questions, thanks
 
Little Beavis said:
I'm sure this takes care of timing on the MP3, but does that mean it just resets the timing to that of a regular Protege, or do I still have my MP3 timing until boost? Not sure how you're controlling the timing.

But, an inline pump will still be needed (due to the stock injector size = small)? The FMU can go right? And the O2 signal modifier.

Anything you can do to eliminate CEL from O2 sensors and EGR plugs? The standalone obviously addressses that one, but how about yours?

If it all works, I'm very interested as well. My tuning "goal" is just 1 bar of pressure (but not necessary every day). So, this would fulfill the need and the cash output is much lower than Stage 4. If there is a GB, count me in. If no GB, still probably count me in.


P.S. Kooldino. . .you gonna watch this? Love to hear your thoughts.
It does not reset anything. The piggyback will provide optimal timing parameters across the rpm band. It wont be aggressive like the MP3 on load (boosted) conditions like N/A operation. the ignition curve will follow the parameters set by the user or programmer so it can be changed at any time.
anything above 10 psi i would recommend a larger intank pump from an RX7 or eqivalent. An inline is good also but it is your own preference. the FMU will no longer be needed unless you want to run a little higher fuel pressure thru the system at all times under boost. My particular set up will still incorporate a BEGI unit for testing to see the efficiency of the stock injectors.
The O2 modifier can also be a thing of the past. We can control the input to the ecu from the O2 so it can be eliminated if need be.
now about the cel on the O2 and EGR systems.
we will controll the A/F ratio thru the stock 1rst sensor. The cel is coming from the rear sensor. I dont think we can clamp that voltage but i will find out. There is no reason why the guys running forced induction or anyone who removed the first cat cant extend the wires to the second sensor and put it behind a second cat of some sort. At this point it is the only logical fix.
Now in regards to the egr i will have to do some investigating. We may be able to get something for the boost sensor to eleviate that problem. Right now we havent come across any codes for the p5 yet so we will have to see. It really wont become an issue that we cant address and fix
 
acidbbg said:
Hey Nick,,,

I could benefit from this! Will this work for me..I would need the device to retard the timing while i am shooting..and advance it when i am not!!

I am willing to be the test dummy for the Nitrous Guys!!

I want to do a 75 shot..I am running a 50..

chas
the unit can be used to controll nitrous , fuel enrichment upon shooting and ignition
email me and we'll talk about getting something done for you since your in jeresy and can test the system anytime we need to
 
b_real45 said:
Perfworks,

Good job.. but why can it only handle high impedence injectors and not low impedence? Can it handle low impedence injectors with the addition of a resistor pack?
i dont think low impedance is a problem. i was just commenting on the stock injector impedance level. i dont think that a resistor pack would be needed either . i will find out for certain
 
falkofire said:
so I would have to get an inline fuel pump for this?
it is only recommended if you plan on much higher boost levels and larger injectors.
better safe then sorry.
but the unit uses all the STOCK equipment so no you dont NEED any inline pump. just be aware that it will help your fuel system from being overstressed
 
spoolinmp3 said:
Nick looks nice:D
Maybe we can offer it as a stage 3.5 for our kits:) :p
my offer to yoiu from a couple of weeks ago via phone still stands if your interested. you know hwere to reach me. still waiting for S2K diagram so we can make sell some modules to the honda guys;)
 
flat_black said:
Hey, Nick... Just curious, but what's the installation like for these new piggybacks? Just plug and play, or tap and splice? =)

Thanks!
its not plug and play. youll have to splice into certain wires in the stock harness .the kit will come with detailed instructions with step by step pics too. it is easilly reversable for stock form when need be
 
mrwizard9k said:
will this work with the mx6's and probes? with little or no modification?
we have done a slew of probes. right now we are working on a 2.2 turbo version as we speak
 
duMb KeoLa said:
SUP PERF,

man...ive been watching all the threads you respond on and everything and you seem like you know everything you talk about....i had a couple different questions about this unit...first, whats shipping to hawaii??? hehehe, okay, also

2. i notice that with my turbo set up now and stock ecu, my car "dies/shutsdown" at about 136mph, will this piggy back eliminate that "governer"?

3. do we need to run a 6 injector set up? or can we just plug in the unit and go?

4. we only got 92 octane on the pumps here (thats the highest), what kinda bo0st do you think we can expect AND is this gas safe to run high bo0st?? i got an interco0ler set up

5. whats the benefit of running bigger injectors with this unit? or running 6 injectors, are you gonna have instructions on how to install this?

6. whats a 255lph pump? hehehe

7. i guess the biggest most important question is whats the benefits and disadvatages of having this over the microtech (besides the obvious price)...i mean, terry said this is basically between an fmu and standalone, well...whats the standalone got that this piggy back wont and vice versa

sorry for all the questions, just retarted at this kinda stuff...dont wanna blow my engine yet as they are only stock...im very interested in this and hope you can help me out with these questions, thanks
i can almost feel the finger cramps coming from the length of this one;) J/K:p
alright from the top in order.
1. thanks and i dont know off hand but i can find out about the shipping
2. well you dont have a govenor. it is mostly drag/power limited. i cant tell you that it will go faster but it will make you existing set up more efficient. youlll be able to run higher boost levels safely because the ignition aspect will be addressed and you can force more air and fuel into the cylinder. usually forced induction does not affect top speed but if you can increase your HP potential at or near the redline then it may very well improve how fast you at least get to that point
3.no. my set up will be the official tuning map. i will purposely keep my stock injectors for the simple fact that the module will come preprogrammed for those running stock fuel and ignition setups. then if you chose to go to larger injectors or extra injectors it will have a "beginners map" installed that can be fine tuned via laptop. it is a very simple system that anyone can tune once you get used to reading the charts it provides and "learn" the operation. but we will help you with online and personal support when you need it for upgrades.
4. boost pressures will depend also on the strength of your internals, ignition management, and driving habits.
we will have the managment covered so the hard part is done. we can tune the ignition map to the 92 octane fuel you use when you order. then you have a second map you can chose for race gas :D boost pressures on stock internals i would not exeed 15psi and would feel comfortable at 12psi daily
5.more HP potential by increasing boost levels and fuel supply to the engine. yes there will be plenty of instructions. you will also have online support where you may download a new map file from our database if you are having trouble remapping from preprogrammed values
6. its the highest rated pump you can get right now. it stands for 255 liters per hour
7. well thats where me and terry might differa little. it isnt exactly between a FMU and standalone equally.
it is much like a standalone in that i can control the entire vehicle ignition and fuel system but it uses the outputs from the stock ecu to convey the tasks. with a standa alone there are many drawbacks but many great features too. unfortunatley with the standalone if you dont have a compitent tuner available to you it can get difficult to have the car run right.
see its difficult to sit here and start picking things apart about different systems. the bottom line is that with a standalone you are completely removing the stock ecu from the loop and can basically control all the shots. but with todays stock ecus, they controll even when the dimmers come on in the dash, mileage counts, abs, traction control, many things that would take a about a week to go thru. the standalone will have to go a great transformation to run correctly one hundred percent of the time. the piggy back is there to "help" the stock ecu along to get your demands out of the vehicle you as it for.
now look there are alot of issues , pros and cons to standalones and such. i tried in lamens terms to state a few things. truethfully it will take a lenghthy discussion to bring everything out in the open about both systems.
my opinion is that for regualr everyday street use the piggyback is the way to go. IF you decide this is to be a special high performance only machine then the standalone can be tuned for max performance for the track
if you want to start another thread i can go into graet detail and specifics on why the piggyback is a better option and lay out pros and cons for both systems.
 
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well guys it looking that i will be the first N/A car tuned with this piggy back system! :) i'll keep you guys informed.
 
How this unit deals with boosts @ partial throttle.
Im the one you see around wooshing and hauling asses in partial throttle.
And I mean....like 7psi with near no throttle at all...

Does it reads the MAF, and adjusts fuel, or reads O2 sensors or boost.
 
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