i agree. so far we got............j's header..............brand X 70mm.............j's ecu/e-manage..................... are we getting close!? oh and 4.56/77's. what about test pipe? what are the average gains(whp) from this?

 

gears wont give u whp, but will make ur car quicker

im expecting to get 15-20whp after i get my header im not sure with/without tuning how much it would make

-Mike Kim

 

I'm very interested in the new Spoon Venturi 70mm TB. This seems to be a "new" release, and venturi effect has always been a proven way to get some power. I'll probably be going with this TB and port matching my manifold.

-Andrew

EDIT: linky: http://www.spoon.jp/jp/products/ex/402/

 

duh! i wonder what cams do for power? i figure...ecu,header,test pipe,cams should push me to 230rwhp.

 

personally wouldnt touch cams...oem is already perfect

go out and buy some parts!

 

most of the 70mm exhaust excluding the T1R are header back so a test pipe is already built in, and I believe the T1R comes with a test pipe if you want to use it.

 

i know. i just want to make the best decision, you know? here is my final decision.......j's ecu. j's header, hooked up to me spoon N1. j's ecu. test pipe. better be 230rwhp! hahaha! thanks for all the tips guys. anymore tips, just keep them coming.....thanks!

 

I think the J's ECU is a mistake honestly, for the money I'd rather have the EMS. The J's ECU is a set program, while the EMS can be programed and tuned for all weather, future mods, and other conditions. EMS seems to be superior over all these fixed replacement ECUs. Most people get the J's or Mugen ECU because they are simple bolt ons that don't have to be tuned, when it comes to changing my motors brain, I'd like to get it tuned into the setup I'm running, I don't like to cut corners, just something to think about before you drop your hard earned money into a piece.

 

Are you sure thats your final answer?????

 

I agree with you in theory, but you need to take some things into consideration: (1) how much are going to do? if you're just doing bolt-ons then AEM is a waste of money. You can get near equivical results with VAFC2....i.e there's only so much you can do. In that situation, I'd say that a VAFC2 or ECU is a better deal.
(2) If you plan to do major headwork than AEM is worthwhile but you absolutely need a good tuner and lots of dyno time i.e. LOTS OF MONEY.