with all these options out there... a litte comfused on what to get... here are my plans thus far......


ill be getting a CTSC kit from a friend on here... and i was looking to run the 12psi pully....

still not sure on what injectors to run... and i was also wondering about the engine management... i know that i'll be running really really lean if i run the 12psi pully... without engine management... so can anyone give me some advice... i tried looking around the forums and stuff... but there are so many different opinions scattered everywhere... its confusing the hell outta me... this comes all from a guy who doesn't know all that much about FI... so keep it lamens terms... and if ya can give some advice that would be great thanks...

 

7psi is pretty much the maximum you can get without engine management and on stock injectors.

7-10psi with up to 650 injectors (depending on your FPR). Can get away with a piggyback, but best scenario is full standalone.

12psi will take full AEM EMS and maybe >750cc injectors (but with standalone you can use even larger). Also at that boost level you may need a headgasket if you're planning on any reliability.

 

ok AEM ems is a standalone right??? that means i would loose my obd II connector and itll be harder to inspect correct??

 

No offence. But if you do not know what AEM EMS is, you really should go do some serious research before you do some harm to your car. Not being a dick by anymeans, just trying to look out for you.

to answer your question: AEM is standalone, and you will not "lose" your OBD2 plug, it will just be useless to you.

 

^^^Calm down Bro.
To the OP.
Here's my set up MY04 CTSC.
AEM EMS 1052,RC650 INJECTORS,3.2 SOS PULLEY,AEM 3.5 map sensor,AEM FPR,and A good Tuner. With this set up will put alot of smiles on your face.
I would recommend A Boost guage,Aem Serial guage,TT Supera PCV and an Oil Catch Can.

 

If you want to do it right, get a k pro. you will still have OBDII capabilities as well as CEL functions. I know a lot of people on this site and others like the AEM, but to me it's more of a track engine management system, not for street use. just my opinion.

 

12psi is pushing it on stock compression in my opinion... you may want to at least research power output with a 2mm head gasket.

in terms of management its obvious there are a lot of options. if you are trying to make inspections easy that would rule out the AEM EMS. hondata kpro is absolutely excellent but it is unfortunately the most expensive option. the piggy back style controllers (greddy emanage/AEM FIC) will still utilize your stock ECU so inspection is a snap. however, these tend to be inconsistent and may not be able to support the power goals you are looking for. it depends on who you talk to, and more importantly, who is capable of tuning these systems in your area.

keep researching, there are pro's and con's to all of them. i myself have kpro on my car and so far so good, but it has not been without its glitches of course. i've also used emanage, the FIC, and various VAFC's and derivatives throughout the years. none of them are completely useless, its just a matter of linking up what you need with what you have!

 

ok i know what aem ems is... but i didn't know if it was a piggy back system or stand alone... and i do loose my obd II connector... because my car is going to be a daily driver... and im loooking for something that can get inspected properly also... with keeping my car above the 350 hp range...

 

In WI you can have your car registered to your house, but you can have it "stored" in another county. I write down its stored in a county that doesnt require emissions testing...

 

ahh they dont have that in NY... gotta be registered and pass an obd II inspection... for an OBD II car...