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Title: is it safe to run car stage 2 with no fmic (temp)
Post by: davemk4 on 19 May 2014, 17:26

Looking at the amd remapped ecu mods all ready are

Tip
Induction
3`` downpipe decat
2.75" cat back
Forge 007 on yellow spring

So the ecu looking at is 221bhp was mapped with a fmic. I know i wont retain that peak power due to heat soak but is it safe to use while i sort out my fmic route??

Title: Re: is it safe to run car stage 2 with no fmic (temp)
Post by: Bandit127 on 19 May 2014, 18:19

I reckon the ECU you are looking at has a Stage 1 map. 210 bhp is par for the course in standard trim (i.e without FMIC).

So yes, it will be fine  :smiley:

Edit. Just read your sig and see you have a stage 1 map. Yours should already be making at least 210 with the decat and probably more like 220. What do you think this new ECU is going to do for you?

Title: Re: is it safe to run car stage 2 with no fmic (temp)
Post by: dom on 19 May 2014, 19:14

I disagree, a stage 1 map is around 190-200bhp.

221bhp is perfectly realistic for stage 2 depending on the level of mods.

Title: Re: is it safe to run car stage 2 with no fmic (temp)
Post by: davemk4 on 19 May 2014, 20:06

Im at 185bhp but map just generic

Title: Re: is it safe to run car stage 2 with no fmic (temp)
Post by: Chris. on 20 May 2014, 01:09

you NEED a FMIC for a stage 2.  The turbo gives off too much heat and the stock SMIC intercooler cant keep up with anything over 200bhp and wanting to push stage 2 mods.

If your going to go stage 2, do it right and get a FMIC and take full advantage.   Last thing you want is 50C+ temps pulling timing so far back your still at stage 1 power.

Title: Re: is it safe to run car stage 2 with no fmic (temp)
Post by: LittleReDuck on 20 May 2014, 10:24

If its at a good price why not get the ECU and store it until you've sorted the FMIC route?

Title: Re: is it safe to run car stage 2 with no fmic (temp)
Post by: mcgee9t2 on 20 May 2014, 12:36

above,

or install the ecu and just drive sensibly (i.e. not ragging it) untill you get fmic sorted.

Title: Re: is it safe to run car stage 2 with no fmic (temp)
Post by: rio_gti on 20 May 2014, 13:24

Quote from: mcgee9t2 on 20 May 2014, 12:36

above,

or install the ecu and just drive sensibly (i.e. not ragging it) untill you get fmic sorted.

who can resist boosting thou!!!

Title: Re: is it safe to run car stage 2 with no fmic (temp)
Post by: davemk4 on 20 May 2014, 20:03

I dont mind loosing power due to oem side mount it the blowing my turbo up lol. As im sure a odd rag will be done !

Title: Re: is it safe to run car stage 2 with no fmic (temp)
Post by: mcgee9t2 on 21 May 2014, 16:04

well then, you wanting to rag it will get you focused on buying the fmic and get it bought quicker :D