GTLimited Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I just bought a godspeed fmic for my 05 lgt. I plan on tuning it when i put my grimmspeed ebcs on. Just curious if the fmic will require a re tune by itself. Thanks for the input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
700watts Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Realy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users paintpollz Posted July 12, 2012 Mega Users Share Posted July 12, 2012 Realy? Why even post if you are going to be of no help, to someone that is clearly hear to learn. I just bought a godspeed fmic for my 05 lgt. I plan on tuning it when i put my grimmspeed ebcs on. Just curious if the fmic will require a re tune by itself. Thanks for the input! Yes, you will need a tune and a 3" downpipe to make a safe stage 2 car (the EBCS is a bonus I guess, doesn't really much for you at stage 2, but will help immensley if you go stage 3). If you have to drive the car untuned to your tuner, make sure to drive it very conservatively "Remember Danny - Two wrongs don't make a right but three rights make a left." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
700watts Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 ^ True dat, he's correct.....so here's my two cents .....since your ride is an 05, I would re-build or buy a new turbo before installing front mount and tuning.....cause if it hasn't gone yet, it's close. I have seen many a short block taken down by a failed turbo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users paintpollz Posted July 12, 2012 Mega Users Share Posted July 12, 2012 the turbo depends on a variety of factors. there are plenty of people on here with high mileage vf40s, including one guy who has almost 200k on his. "Remember Danny - Two wrongs don't make a right but three rights make a left." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
700watts Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Wouldn't be much help unless someone warned him about what could happen without taken the proper precautions and steps....if he wants to risk it, he's been warned. FYI mine was on its way out at around 75kish and some change. I have a friend with 130k on his…and its singing like a cat in heat…..I warned him too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightmaresmk Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 If your turbo has an better feed on it like the IPT oil line and regular oil changes can make all the differences in the turbo's life expectancy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
700watts Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 all I'm saying is before you spend 300-600 on a tune, 600+ on fmic, plus installation...spend a little more and avoid potential issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTLimited Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 Okay. Ive got an sti up pipe, vf46 turbo, erz catless dp, invidia cbe intake and its tuning for all that right now. Ive got some one who can tune it and my ase master certified mechanic that will install it if i buff his truck haha. But will it hurt anything for me too have ths fmic on for a little while before i can get it tuned? I bought the ebcs for easier tuning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users paintpollz Posted July 13, 2012 Mega Users Share Posted July 13, 2012 How long is a little while? Its very tempting to romp on a car that has had aftermarket parts installed. You need to make sure that you stay out of boost until the car gets tuned. Getting it tuned is your first priority. Have the tuner put the EBCS on when he/she tunes. You will be fine if you do that. "Remember Danny - Two wrongs don't make a right but three rights make a left." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
700watts Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I can see where this is going...don't drive anywhere but to the tuners once the FMIC is installed....good luck my friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTLimited Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 Alrighty. So when we start logging i take it there is something to change right off the bat before the first pull to compensate for the new mods? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users paintpollz Posted July 13, 2012 Mega Users Share Posted July 13, 2012 Alrighty. So when we start logging i take it there is something to change right off the bat before the first pull to compensate for the new mods? wut "Remember Danny - Two wrongs don't make a right but three rights make a left." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTLimited Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 We will use the taxtrix cable to tune. I could be wrong but my understanding is you log a couple of pulls, let the tuner change some shit, then do some more pulls. You said drive very conservative to his house. I guess im just worried about those first pulls in full boost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robitrice Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 are you going to a shop or are you getting etuned? i would think if you are getting etuned your tuner would send you a base map in which you remap with then do pulls and repeat the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users seabass07 Posted July 19, 2012 Mega Users Share Posted July 19, 2012 You could use some tweaking after the fmic install, but it will most likely be fine. It's a situation where you should log to make sure everything is safe, but it shouldn't cause any problems. Re-tuning after a fmic install could get you a bit more power though since you can usually run more timing due to lower iat's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTLimited Posted July 20, 2012 Author Share Posted July 20, 2012 Thanks for the input man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users paintpollz Posted July 20, 2012 Mega Users Share Posted July 20, 2012 are you going to a shop or are you getting etuned? i would think if you are getting etuned your tuner would send you a base map in which you remap with then do pulls and repeat the process. this "Remember Danny - Two wrongs don't make a right but three rights make a left." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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