ECU upgrade or Exhaust?
03-29-2006, 12:15 AM
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ECU upgrade or Exhaust?
I'm ready to do my next mod but which one should I do first? I am debating between finishing up my exhaust with the custom enterprise test pipe (which they say gives 11.2 hp but who knows how accurate that is) and a cattman cat-back or either a JWT or Technosquare ECU upgrade. Which should I go with first?
03-29-2006, 01:13 AM
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well, whatever you do, you should just check the test pipe right off your list. it is definitely not worth the investment. if your cat is going bad, you would be better off getting a cat from ebay or something.
if your exhaust is rusting, get a new exhaust before an ECU. but if both are in good condition, you would probably get more out of the ECU if you don't care about improving the sound. also, the ECU leaves the opportunity for a new IM in the future.
if your exhaust is rusting, get a new exhaust before an ECU. but if both are in good condition, you would probably get more out of the ECU if you don't care about improving the sound. also, the ECU leaves the opportunity for a new IM in the future.
03-29-2006, 05:05 AM
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I agree do not bother with the test pipe, I would also say what are your future plan with the max, and will you care that with the ecu you will have to run 91+ gas, I do not know where you live but gas is high here
03-29-2006, 08:32 AM
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I have to agree with NmexMAX.
ECU ($500) (15HP)
Catback ($450+) (5-8HP) (GReddy)
VI ($100-$300) (30+ HP at redline with room to improve ... and a few ponies at low end)
Clearly VI (00VI not MEVI) takes the cake.
ECU ($500) (15HP)
Catback ($450+) (5-8HP) (GReddy)
VI ($100-$300) (30+ HP at redline with room to improve ... and a few ponies at low end)
Clearly VI (00VI not MEVI) takes the cake.
03-29-2006, 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by scrhale
I have to agree with NmexMAX.
ECU ($500) (15HP)
Catback ($450+) (5-8HP) (GReddy)
VI ($100-$300) (30+ HP at redline with room to improve ... and a few ponies at low end)
Clearly VI (00VI not MEVI) takes the cake.
ECU ($500) (15HP)
Catback ($450+) (5-8HP) (GReddy)
VI ($100-$300) (30+ HP at redline with room to improve ... and a few ponies at low end)
Clearly VI (00VI not MEVI) takes the cake.
03-29-2006, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Swazey
where could i get a VI?
03-29-2006, 10:51 AM
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I was set to buy a 00VI from Turbo95max but after I was ready to pay, he dissappeared. I'm tired of chasing these things around. I'm just gonna hold off on the 00VI until I have more time and do an easy bolt on.
03-29-2006, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by NYC32798
I'm just gonna hold off on the 00VI until I have more time and do an easy bolt on.
If you have no desire to be chasing items, then stop modding. The cars require some leg work in order to get what you want done...I've done my share, you must be patient.
03-29-2006, 11:00 AM
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Yeah I know how that is. I checked on car-part.com and they got the manifold. I just think it's gonna be harder finding all the egr stuff and all the little things i'll find out I need half way into the job.
03-29-2006, 01:51 PM
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Turbo95max just got back to me. I'm going to do the 00VI.
Contact Turbo95Max. He is selling me the whole kit minus the TB and rear valve cover for $375 plus shipping. I know he had a few kits but i'm not sure how many he has left.
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=460972
Originally Posted by Swazey
where could i get a VI?
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=460972
03-29-2006, 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by KingZeke
Where is the best place to get an upgraded ECU?? I have been thinking about this mod for awhile now.
03-29-2006, 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by NYC32798
From what i've read and correct me if i'm wrong, JWT is a good upgrade for people with a MEVI or 00VI and Technosquare is better for the stock manifold and other bolt-ons.
Originally Posted by 95mtlMAXSE
Get JWT, it's a 7200rpm limi
Originally Posted by KingZeke
Where is the best place to get an upgraded ECU?? I have been thinking about this mod for awhile now.
03-29-2006, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Swazey
where could i get a VI?
I should have a 00vi kit (everything needed) for sale very soon. A link will apear in my sig when I have it all ready and together.
Originally Posted by NmexMAX
Technosquare doesn't reprogram A32 ECU's anymore
It's 7000 limit unless you specify.
It's 7000 limit unless you specify.
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