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Old 01-10-2006, 11:23 AM
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I was just wondering what you guys think would be better for my 01 s2k. I would like to purchase one now and possibly FI my car later. Is the AEM EMS worth the extra money in terms of performance, options, and reliability?
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Thanks in advance!
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They are on completely different ends of the spectrum. Spend a little more time reading about the two and their capabilities then come back with questions.
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If you are planning on going FI at any point, the EMS is the way to go.

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difference between chuck steak and porterhouse.
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Only problem with EMS is you have to have a good tuner. My old setup was a pain in the ass! In KC there is exactly 1 person who tunes them, didn't do a very good job either. Next time around I am going a different route.
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Thanks for the info. More specifically I don't plan on supercharging my s2k for at least a year and a half, maybe two. In the mean time I will be purchasing exhaust, and an intake and Either a VAFC or the AEM, possibly the e-manage. Is it worth it to buy the VAFC and then the EMS when I do SC or just get the EMS straight up? I know the EMS has many more options and set ups and a two step launch for cars with FI and the VAFC is more basic. Just let me know what you think. Thanks

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PM silver9k or 9ksilver

He has the EMS with a few bolt ons and is pushing around 225 to the wheels. With a good tuner, the EMS is totally worth it.
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Originally Posted by afwfjustin,Jan 10 2006, 08:09 PM
PM silver9k or 9ksilver

He has the EMS with a few bolt ons and is pushing around 225 to the wheels. With a good tuner, the EMS is totally worth it.
With a good tuner!
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Originally Posted by turbo_pwr,Jan 10 2006, 03:19 PM
difference between chuck steak and porterhouse.
I was thinking more like and filet
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