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hey guys, im looking at buying a new ecu and turbo, first question I have is, is there anything else I need to look at upgrading or adding if im upgrading the turbo, second question is, what sort of ecu is recommended around these parts? Im not looking at going all out spending a fortune on the ecu, i just want something thats good value for money, its for a street car, so i would be looking at the lower end of the market, but also something that does a good job, does anyone have any recomendations? cheers

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Where to start???

As far as the ECU is concerned, there are many types out there that do an excellent job. If you have a tuner in mind, go and speak to him to see which system he advises as some are more proficient in a particular brand and he may also tell you which is best for the turbo you settle on.

If you want good results, you will be paying for a decent ECU. If you want to go cheap, get your current ECU chipped or score yourself a piggy-back, like a Greddy e-Manage, SAFC or similar item.

If you're upgrading the turbo, I would advise at least an exhaust, intake, fuel pump, and FMIC.

Have a look here, it may help also:

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...t&p=4467941

Have you even looked at this website before?

I find it pretty hard to believe that there is no information on the following for an R33 GTSt...

1. Picking a garret turbo

2. Picking an ECU

Start with the turbo upgrade section that will give you an idea about what works well.

Really it comes down to what your tuner wants - talk to him.

Power FC, cheap and easy. Most guys have them

WOLF 3D V500 is better ECU, doesn't need z32 AFM's

Haltech is awesome

Motec is awesome

Microtec is ok

when you look at what the wolf can do, i'd say it's awesome. better then haltech and motec doesn't have much on it. but for the price i wouldn't consider motec unless your rolling in dosh

im looking at spending around 3k, for turbo, ecu. and if i need injetors, fuel pump etc, that needs to be factored into the 3k, i currently have a, fmic, pod, 3inch turbo back.

Good luck with that unless your going to buy my EMU after I get a Vipec.

You can do it for 3 grand, but you're going to end up with cheap Chinese knock off crap that I wouldn't even put on a lawnmower.

Save your bucks for a while man and get the good stuff.

You get what you pay for and the last thing you want to do is trash your engine and end up spending twice the amount that you skimped for repairs.

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