Is It Worth A Tune ?

[thrtytwo]

my 32 is basically stock, sept for usual, apexi pod filter, 3 inch exhaust, really thats all thats going to effect a tune, things like the brass button clutch and coilovers dont have anything to dowith the tuning process do they ?

basically im wondering if you an 'tune' a stock ECU ?

if so is it worth it ? should i just wait til i buy an APFC ?

if it is possible/worth a tune with stock ECU i will buy an AVCR too

just want some opinions on what i should do.

[`nigno]

OK... first off, for the mods you have I wouldnt worry about it, theres not enough there for it to be worth your while.

No Coilovers and a Brass Button wont make a difference to the tune itself.

Yes you can tune a stock ECU - look up Dr.Drift he does wonders with them.

If you buy an AVCR and decide to crank some boost in, it might then be worth a tune, just to make sure your fuel supply is going to be sufficient enough to support the increased boost. In saying that on stock items with minimal mods one would hop your not going to be pushing enough boost to require a tune anyway or your going to have dramas regardless.

Its also handy to remove the limiters on the standard ecu, the dreaded, boost/fuel/speed cut etc.

But for now bottom line is: Concentrate on other mods first off, a nice front mount, upgrade your fuel system then wind in some boost, maybe look to upgrade to an RB25 turbo things like that, your money could be more well spent

[thrtytwo]

ahh yeh forgot to mention front mount (i got one) . thaks for the reply mate, helps a lot as for what i should be looking at

i think i will do as you suggest and upgrade turbo and fuel system before i get the AVCR and a tune. thanks for the opinion !

Edited September 27, 2006 by thrtytwo

[`nigno]

If you want to be safe, do the fuel system first then the turbo + boost that way you wont be leaning out your engine which can cause detonation and a whole lot of other nasty problems you dont want to have

Upgrade the Fuel Pump + Fuel Regulator and you should be right the standard injectors and rail will be enough for a basic turbo upgrade to something like an RB25 turbo. If your pedantic like me, might be worth upgrading your almost 20 year old crusty fuel lines and the filter while your at it, they are relatively inexpensive and just gives you a nice fresh platform to work with.

If you want some budget items, grab yourself a GTR Fuel pump they go straight in and offer a great budget upgrade, a nismo/sard regulator will set you back under 200 dollars and your local repco will be able to provide you with fuel line and the filter, then you can rest easy knowing you have the support systems from which to base future mods.

After that definitely look at an RB25 turbo, either stock or highflow and the AVCR. Using your fuel regulator you should safely be able to up the boost to a respectable 1bar with the AVCR and see no problems with your engine as long as it is well looked after, and still be able to avoid a tune or great need for aftermarket management, although it never hurts

[thrtytwo]

once again thanks a lot ! your a champ