Hello all....I was just wondering what the best bang for the buck would be. I am probably only going to be running 7-8 PSI and then maybe upgrading to a headgasket and maybe up the boost....but for now I only want 7-8. So what do you guys think? AEM EMS, Hondata, Greddy E-Manage?

 

Sorry...I am going to be turbocharging.

 

I dont know if hondata has completed their setup for the s2k, but if they have thats the way to go. No startup issues(having to hold the button longer than normal) and all the features of the AEM. Know what your total long term goal is before buying anything. You dont want to buy somthing now just to sell it later for half price just to get what you should have got from the start.

 

Hondata is way to expensive FWIW, I think its 1700 MSRP or something rediculous -- only reason to get it is if you have an 06+ s2k.

An emanage can easily do 7-8psi with stock start up and fine DD reliability.

AEM EMS can also do the same thing (granted it will take an extra second to start...no big deal) and down the line you won't have to worry about upping the boost.

 

I don't see why people are so butt hurt about the startup on the EMS. It only takes a second or two

 

And one thing I noticed about it is that you need to let the fuel pump cycle and build fuel pressure (about 3-4 seconds) then hit the start button.

Starts right up, hot or cold. Not as quick as stock, but not bad at all.

 

e-manage ultimate for thr win...can be had used pretty cheap (350) then add the plug and play harness (225) and pressure sensor....should be good to go for under $750...



Matt

 

Have you chosen a tuner yet and asked which type of engine management they are familiar with or perfer?

 

The AEM doesn't have any startup issues either if the tuner knows how to set it up correctly. Mine cranks and starts just like stock.

 

AEM FTW