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Offline golfyste

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Re: Tune-able ECU
« Reply #10 on: 19 May 2013, 09:51 »
Are you also running all the suitable hardware
Bigger injectors fuel pump etc Etc
The me3.8 is fine so no need for a aftermarket Ecu

Also without a proper map the car will run crap especially when on boost
I would recommend unplugging the n75 until its sorted


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Re: Tune-able ECU
« Reply #11 on: 19 May 2013, 10:42 »
Car is parked up, unsafe to drive due to it running so lean and few mechanical issues i havent fixed yet.

I think im running standard injectors and fuel pump. What flow rating and injectors are recommended for a 400BHP set up?

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Re: Tune-able ECU
« Reply #12 on: 19 May 2013, 11:19 »
Well standard injectors are only good for about 230bhp someone will advice on which ones are best for the Gi but I woul also recommend upgrading your fuel pump
Is everything else upgraded to suit?
Exhaust, turbo intake, intercooler etc etc?


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Re: Tune-able ECU
« Reply #13 on: 19 May 2013, 11:25 »
Yeah massive intercooler - had to get a custom built front skirt to fit it on :D

exhaust is 2.5'' im pretty sure, Had a T3/T4 turbo on before so using same turbo intake.

What sort of injectors are needed can some one send me an example of the ones im looking for through a link or photo (im a noob :L)

Also changing to a K&N Cone filter as my one is a cheap crappy one.

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Re: Tune-able ECU
« Reply #14 on: 19 May 2013, 12:03 »
With an AGU and your setup I reckon you'll be looking at Saab reds or even greens. I'll find you some links


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Re: Tune-able ECU
« Reply #15 on: 20 May 2013, 08:50 »
Talked to lots lots of tuners in NZ today.

Lots wont touch it cause its a VW but theyre happy to flash a map onto my ECU.

The only issue is id need a Map that is able to be edited - different octane ratings around the world


As for injectors ive found some RC 550cc injectors does anyone know if theyre decent?


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Re: Tune-able ECU
« Reply #16 on: 20 May 2013, 09:31 »
Dont get the RC 550cc I have those on my AGU when I went to RTech and they told me they couldnt map it with them.

Get bosch 440cc (green giants) or Siemens deka 630cc they are compatible for a AGU.

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Re: Tune-able ECU
« Reply #17 on: 20 May 2013, 13:35 »
Dont get the RC 550cc I have those on my AGU when I went to RTech and they told me they couldnt map it with them.

Get bosch 440cc (green giants) or Siemens deka 630cc they are compatible for a AGU.

just wanna point jon is probably one of the best people when it comes to stuff like this for the agu with all the custom work hes done on his
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Re: Tune-able ECU
« Reply #18 on: 21 May 2013, 01:37 »
When they say they are happy to flash, what do they mean? Just an off the shelf map such as APR, Revo designed in stages? Or will it be a custom map?

Reason I ask, before you jump ship is, if they are offering you an off the shelf product like APR or Revo etc... chances are the whole injector quest will be short lived, due to the scaling of maf to injectors etc... If its something they know what they are doing and are able to read various points of the maps, adjust the various maps etc... then I would say the injector etc modding you can do.

If its an off the shelf product you will be very limited on your tuning route. The ME3.8.x is a beautiful ECU and very capable, look at its older predecessor, such as the 3.1 found on BMW's, very tunable as well.


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