Ok i've got a 1997 wrx sti type r its only got a cat back exhaust and a boost gauge reading 0.6 kg/cm2. I thought that the standard boost should be more than that.

on the 22nd August I've got it booked in to get a fmic, downpipe/decat, boost controller and Unichip


Has anyone any advice regarding those mods or anything else that you might need.

Thanks in advance.

Michael

 

imho.... I wouldn't fit a unichip

 

Why not and what would you do instead?

 

just get it mapped or fit an aftermarket ecu. just give jolly green monster a bell im sure he'l put you in the right direction as he's a proffesional

 

Will have an apexi power fc with commander to fit 97/98 cars for sale soon

Banny

 

Would be interested to hear why you wouldnt recommend a Unichip, JGM, as its a very reputable mapper over here that is proposing to fit it.

Standard boost should be 1.1 bar, yes? From searching on here I see that it could maybe be something to do with the boost restrictor, be it faulty or plumbed in wrong, or perhaps a faulty boost solenoid?

Any thoughts much appreciated.

Posting on behalf of resintooth.

Thanks

 

drop me a pm banny when its for as i will be after one in a few week

cheers kyle

 

as the cars an import it realy needs mapping anyway to run on uk fuel, just for extra safety imho

kyle

 

Its being remapped with a Unichip to run on uk fuel.

 

I had a Unichip on my type R when i got it. it was ok but the Other ecu's are now a better option, how far do you want to tune it to? have a look at my car, you might not need to fo with a front mount, I am over 400 with an sti8 topmount and less lag than a FMIC.

 

I dont think he wants to go much further with it, like changing the turbo or injectors or anything. Basically wants a remap to make the car 100% on uk fuel and with the downpipe/decat installed.

 

As slideordie says not really looking to do anything else to it after this just wanted a little extra power.

Can anyone answer the boost problem?

Cheers

Michael

 

if your having the car mapped anyway then is there realy any point having the uni-chip?? would they give you any extra power etc?? infact could someone explain what they actually do that a remap couldnt??

cheers kyle

 

The unichip IS the means by which it is getting remapped.