Going FI, need some advice
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Originally Posted by WLAURENT,Feb 11 2008, 07:04 PM
Just a couple other pros/cons
The Kraftwerks kit can include a reflash of your 07 ECM - should retain absolute OEM drivability. But is it cost effective.
You already have the eManage - so the one with the Greddy kit can be whored out for about $500 with the PnP harness (further reducing the kit price/iinvestment). Flip side - you could take one for the team and use your ULT on the KW kit and then help others with info when they buy the u-tune-it kits.
If I were looking at the KW kit I would probably go Vortech since it has a proven track record and is a bit less expensive.
The Kraftwerks kit can include a reflash of your 07 ECM - should retain absolute OEM drivability. But is it cost effective.
You already have the eManage - so the one with the Greddy kit can be whored out for about $500 with the PnP harness (further reducing the kit price/iinvestment). Flip side - you could take one for the team and use your ULT on the KW kit and then help others with info when they buy the u-tune-it kits.
If I were looking at the KW kit I would probably go Vortech since it has a proven track record and is a bit less expensive.
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Originally Posted by devs2k,Feb 11 2008, 07:21 PM
how much is to vortech? i see it for around 5100 or so..
I remember when I was deciding between SC and a turbo one of my concerns was being able to take it to the track. In 5 years of ownership I've only tracked her once on a road circuit. So try to be honest with yourself and what you will be doing. I thought I would track much more often but with the lack of tracks in our area, special requirements for our cars (rollbar / HT), and just expense (300+ per day), I never got around to it. I'm very glad I didn't get the SC because I thought I was going to track. I got what I felt the car severely lacked (low to midrange grunt) and it turns out I couldn't have chosen anything more perfect
.So as I said, be realistic to yourself because if your not, you might make the wrong choice and be stuck with it
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Originally Posted by Spec_Ops2087,Feb 11 2008, 07:36 PM
new they are around 5.5k or so. You could probably nab one used around 4.5k.
I remember when I was deciding between SC and a turbo one of my concerns was being able to take it to the track. In 5 years of ownership I've only tracked her once on a road circuit. So try to be honest with yourself and what you will be doing. I thought I would track much more often but with the lack of tracks in our area, special requirements for our cars (rollbar / HT), and just expense (300+ per day), I never got around to it. I'm very glad I didn't get the SC because I thought I was going to track. I got what I felt the car severely lacked (low to midrange grunt) and it turns out I couldn't have chosen anything more perfect.
So as I said, be realistic to yourself because if your not, you might make the wrong choice and be stuck with it
I remember when I was deciding between SC and a turbo one of my concerns was being able to take it to the track. In 5 years of ownership I've only tracked her once on a road circuit. So try to be honest with yourself and what you will be doing. I thought I would track much more often but with the lack of tracks in our area, special requirements for our cars (rollbar / HT), and just expense (300+ per day), I never got around to it. I'm very glad I didn't get the SC because I thought I was going to track. I got what I felt the car severely lacked (low to midrange grunt) and it turns out I couldn't have chosen anything more perfect
.So as I said, be realistic to yourself because if your not, you might make the wrong choice and be stuck with it
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I got a used Vortech. I wanted to preserve the high-revving, max-power-at-max-rpm nature of the car. I've been very pleased.
If you want "mid range torque", go get a Chevy. Why the Hell anyone would drive this car in the "mid range" at the track, I have no idea.
If you want "mid range torque", go get a Chevy. Why the Hell anyone would drive this car in the "mid range" at the track, I have no idea.
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Originally Posted by afwfjustin,Feb 11 2008, 06:35 PM
^That logic is a bit of a stretch though - part of modifying a car is making it behave the way YOU want it to. I love the look of the S2K which is why I bought it but honestly, I'd rather have a lower redline and broader powerband. I'd gladly take a 2jz swap if I could afford it.
I turbocharged mine and now I can shift at 4500 rpms to make the same power as stock at 9000
I turbocharged mine and now I can shift at 4500 rpms to make the same power as stock at 9000
Lol @ shift @ 4500 comment...
That made my night...
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Originally Posted by BoostedK,Feb 11 2008, 09:45 PM
Lol @ shift @ 4500 comment...
That made my night...
And Spec OPS is right about peak power still being at 9k. The turbo just makes the midrange a good 40 or 50 hp more than a supercharger with the same peak. It really is a replacement for displacement
