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Old 02-19-2003, 10:14 AM
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i'm trying to decide whether or not i should buy a pfc. my only mods right now are cat-back, downpipe, intake, pulleys, plus my 2000-spec turbos. i would like to be able to turn up the boost a little and i also will eventually replace the main cat with a high flow cat or a midpipe. my question is how important would it be to upgrade my ecu in order to do all of these things?
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Old 02-19-2003, 11:16 AM
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well if you put a midpipe in you need something. the pfc is great it will make the car run better now, and has the mapping to accomidate everything up to the midpipe, and with a little tuning it will handle the midpipe



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if i bought one and installed a midpipe and then upped the boost to maybe like 13 psi, would i gain substantial power? i'm just trying to decide whether it's worth the money 'cause money is kind of tight for me right now.
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Do you still have the pre cat? Why not get rid of the pre cat before going to a mid pipe.



Yes, soon you will need an upgraded ECU or you will lean it out and pop your motor.



I am adding a downpipe to mine and I know I will be needing an ECU pronto.



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Sorry, I went back and read your original question and I see you have a downpipe.



You're gonna need an ECU upgrade.



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thanks, i guess i should get in on that pfc group buy
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