FM Turbo
So I'm back to thinking about a turbo. I don't want to deal with swapping ECUs for OBDII crap. Is the only "real" option the FM stage 1? I live in NC and don't care about the CARB compliance but am subject to emission testing for the next 2 years (I have a 2001 SE)
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FM is pretty much it for a 2001, if you want turbo without dealing with an aftermarket ECU. If you're OK with a blower instead, FFS offers a coldside blower, and TDR offers a Rotrex. Both of those systems use power and fuel cards in lieu of ECU swaps. Although I suppose you could use power and fuel cards with a turbo too—you'd just have to roll your own, instead of using a kit. Or spec an FM kit without the Voodoo Box (but not sure the point).
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Originally Posted by diverdale
(Post 1557823)
So I'm back to thinking about a turbo. I don't want to deal with swapping ECUs for OBDII crap. Is the only "real" option the FM stage 1? I live in NC and don't care about the CARB compliance but am subject to emission testing for the next 2 years (I have a 2001 SE)
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Just turbo it how you want. 20 year old cars are safety only inspection now in NC playboy (assuming you're already good for 2020).
https://www.ncdot.gov/news/press-rel...spections.aspx |
Originally Posted by tehzack
(Post 1560476)
Just turbo it how you want. 20 year old cars are safety only inspection now in NC playboy (assuming you're already good for 2020).
https://www.ncdot.gov/news/press-rel...spections.aspx |
Following, I'm in the same situation (also in NC) and trying to decide between CARB compliant FM kit or go ahead and get a Stage II kit with Megasquirt and then wire wastegate open, change injectors, and change out ECU each year, drive till ready then get inspected and switch back. My rwhp goal was 250-300 and looks like the CARB compliant kit will only get us to around 200. After seeing the above new 20 yr older rule, believe I may deal with switching it out for three years (mines an 03) so I can get the hp gains I'm looking for. I wish I could ride in one that has the CARB compliant kit so I could judge whether it's worth it or not, so if you ended up getting one or anyone else here in NC would be very appreciative to meet up for a quick ride to see the difference. Thanks.
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