Greddy kit on my 93 1.6 HELP
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Hello guys I've ran around this forum trying to find the right information about running this kit. I just want all the information together and not be scattered brained. Some of my huge questions are is with running this kit at 5 psi do I need MSD timing retardation? What sparks do I need to run I also grabbed a wideband to make sure the fuel riser is working where I need it to. Also could someone recommend some good oil lines with a link possibly.
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Finally came across the FAQ that I needed but see in the FAQ ut doesnt say if I need to retard the timing at just running 5 psi or even if I need to change up the spark plugs sorry 18PSI i thought this was a forum where fellow enthusiast come to help each other out
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Thanks dustin so at 5 psi im good with my spark plugs? thanks for helping me with the MSD coil pack. I acquired a wideband to see if my air fuel is on tact if not I'll know I have some tuning to do
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The Megasquirt (along with the requisite accessories- wideband AFR system, properly sized injectors, etc) is pretty much the universal solution. Well, there are actually several good ECUs on the market today (Adaptronic, AEM, Hydra, etc) however most of us are cheap bastards.
It's not that you require a MS for 5 psi of boost on a tiny little turbo, it's more that:
A: We're control freaks, and
B: As 18 said, nobody's ever satisfied with 135 HP.
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any sort of ems is better than just changing the base timing. I use the AEM F/IC, not the favorite around here, but it definatly gets the job done, and despite what people say, if you know how the basics, or know somebody who does, and take a look at the directions, its simple. and it a few hundred bucks cheaper than the MS. i got my AEM F/IC, plug n play harness, and a AEM UEGO for about $580, the ms pnp runs $750, and having a wideband is good for tuning, so id personally suggest one.
if you only plan on running 5psi (which, im sure you will get bitten by the boost bug and raise it) then the AEM F/IC works fine, its good on the budget (which i was on a budget) i wish i could put my opinion in about MS, but i never used it, the advantage is basically, ms pnp has little perks like knock sensors, if you want it, launch control, the F/IC is basic fuel, ignition timing, and its a piggyback, not a standalone.
well, i think i just did a ms vs f/ic thing :P im not a AEM retailer i swear.
i guess my point is, you dont need MS for 5psi, the f/ic piggyback works just as good at that psi level...
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I understand that 5 psi will get boring but it's a project for a reason I can't do it all at once I have a regular 9-5 its going to take some time I'm just making sure I have my basic set up ready. I still need a diff and much more its a project for a reason it all gets bigger over time. This is my first projct im only 19 it will be a success to me.
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I understand that 5 psi will get boring but it's a project for a reason I can't do it all at once I have a regular 9-5 its going to take some time I'm just making sure I have my basic set up ready. I still need a diff and much more its a project for a reason it all gets bigger over time. This is my first projct im only 19 it will be a success to me.
But it looks like you've got your mind made up.
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So you think I'm doing it wrong? I hope your wrong cause I'm having fun doing it even got my girl friend to help me start putting it together and if that makes it wrong i want to be wrong that is just as said sex on wheels
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well, you dont want to be cheap, but if you need to cut corners, DEFINATLY DO NOT on fuel managment, a good managment system means everything. since your using the greddy kit, it doesnt come with an intercooler (so im assuming you dont have one), so you will be running a hot charge air, and thats another reason why you would want an actual ems, you can control the fuel, and make it run a little more rich while in boost, and it will decrease the chances of knock. you should definatly just save up the extra cash and invest in a good ems, because later down in the road, im sure you will eventually want one. do some research about piggyback, and standalones, you really only need a piggyback for 5psi, but still, do more research.