Do I need a new CPU or piggyback if...
I have Intake, DP,MP, Exhaust, Radiator,aluminum AST
mostly reliablity mods

 

Yes Definately. Your taking a great risk even if you limit your boost...remember anything over 10psi on the stock ecu is bad. I hit 11+ with just a downpipe

 

I take it that you have an aftermarket system. Do you have a new ecu or piggyback. If so what brand did you buy. or what options should I consider when dealing with this.

 

also I currently have intake on for now , but i plan on buying and having the rest by around the end of summer. is there any order You would recommend on purchasing which items first?

 

Man take off that mp! Having that mp without upgrading your ecu or having a boost controller is asking for it.

 

I dont have a MP on right now , but I plan to in the future. Looks like i'll need a new cpu!

 

You can run that setup minus the MP on the stock ecu. Once you put on the MP you need to get a boost controller and or an aftermarket ecu

 

maybe ill do something to this order:
i have intake, then ill get ast, dp, exhaust, radiator
then ill decide what to do once i get to that point

 

You might want to think about using a wideband to check your afr after you do the mods. You might be running lean and ping the motor. I usually tell everyone to collect the parts you want and do the install all at once. Nothing like dumping $1000 in parts just to have to spend another $2000 for a new motor installed. You just have to use your own judgment.

Also, just to clear this up,

CPU is what controlls functions such as lights, alarm, and locks..........

ECU is the engine /fuel managment system of the car.

Adam

 

Ya im an idiot , i knew it was ecu i guess i just had cpu on the brain. Hmm looks like im gonna do some more research

 

yes research, glad he gets it

 

I'm considering My intake, DP, HiFLO Cat, exhaust , medium IC, and Radiator

 

I'm considering intake, DP, HiFLO Cat, exhaust , medium IC, and Radiator

 

yea will need a aftermarket ecu for those mods

 

Im buying a boost controller and guage off ebay so i can regulate it. WHen i get a new ecu , I'll get a midpipe and mess with the psi