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K8 ecu tuning

Posted: October 2nd, 2011, 5:06 pm
by Thefez
So thruout my reading on here it seems like everyone that boosts uses ms(megasquirt). Im looking to boost like 6psi with a smaller tubo was wondering what other options to tuning these cars there is other then a standalone.

Re: K8 ecu tuning

Posted: October 2nd, 2011, 11:27 pm
by Ryan
A piggy back.

Its inferior, but works. Not quite as safe either, because you can't actually modify the ignition or fuel maps directly.

Re: K8 ecu tuning

Posted: October 3rd, 2011, 12:23 am
by Thefez
Ok so there are piggybacks i honestly could find anything on here about them.. Still new to the site would you happened to have more info on this? Like brands and what not popular ones and ones to stay away from?

Re: K8 ecu tuning

Posted: October 8th, 2011, 3:50 am
by youdirtyfox
I know a couple of people on here using
http://www.aemelectronics.com/engine-ma ... r-f-ic-12/

myself included very soon going to be installing this, you can modify fuel & igntion and there is a company called boomslang who can make plug 'n play harnesses for it for our cars.

Its always best to find a good mapper first though and see what they recommend or are happiest with using.

Re: K8 ecu tuning

Posted: October 8th, 2011, 8:15 am
by Thefez
thanks local tuner wanted to use this on my escort when I had plans for boost then. thats also not to bad of a price. thanks for your help and the tip about the harness.