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Hi,

I have a R33 GTS25T with minimal mods. HKS exhaust from cat back and pod filter. I spoke to a tuner who advised me that if I was to spend $5k then the best thing to do would be a new ECU (cost of $3,000 tuned), FMIC ($2,000) and dump pipe for $400. Does this seem reasonable and logical?

Is $3k for the ECU good value. Would it be just as good and cheaper to get a GReddy e-manage or something like that.

How much additional power can I get from a different ECU alone? Is it possible to get more power while increasing the fuel efficiency?

Cheers.

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i think those prices are very high.. Im in Melbourne however I believe the following would be closer to the mark:

Apexi PFC: $1500 Fitted and tuned

Front Pipe and Highflow Cat: $600 fitted

FMIC: Max $1500

Boost Controller: $80

Prices are for new items.

With what you already have as well as Computer, Cooler and Exhaust you should be close to the 200rwkw mark with better fuel economy.

That is my current setup on 12-13psi and i am currently getting about 12L/100km city driving and 9L/100km freeway.

You will notice a huge difference in the way the car feels.

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Beer Baron

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i think those prices are very high.. Im in Melbourne however I believe the following would be closer to the mark:

Apexi PFC: $1500 Fitted

Front Pipe and Highflow Cat: $600 fitted

FMIC: Max $1500

Boost Controller: $80

Prices are for new items.

With what you already have as well as Computer, Cooler and Exhaust you should be close to the 200rwkw mark with better fuel economy.

That is my current setup on 12-13psi and i am currently getting about 12L/100km city driving and 9L/100km freeway.

You will notice a huge difference in the way the car feels.

Just don't forget to add at least $400 for the PFC to be tuned to the above list.

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R31Nismoid

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a PowerFC is $1100 delivered, and they come with a H/C, you cant buy them anymoer separate. They are a package now.

Tuning should be around $500

With your left over cash, i suggest you look at a new clutch if yours is stock as it wont last too long with the new found power.

And if you still have cash, then look at brakes before looking to upgrade turbo, thats just my opinion. I like to go fast, but i like to stop faster

cheers

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