curlybandit

I have a p28 ecu sitting at home ready to be tuned if I need it (needs to be converted from auto to manual and chipped).

My mods include a CAI with K&N filter, a Skunk2 intake manifold, DC sport 4-2-1 header, high flow Magnaflow cat, 2.5" mandrel bent exhaust, stage 1 clutch and 8.5lb flywheel.

Should I be looking at ecu tuning at this point? Would my stock ecu be able to compensate for increase in airflow (ie. reset the ecu - pull the fuse)? Advantages? Disadvantages?

Thanks.

kingjames1983

you never really stated what engine you have
If I was you and I had some extra cash around, I would spend it on camshaft(s) and a decent valvetrain upgrade and then get a tune.
I look at my tune that got as the last step to my build. Now its time to enjoy it. This way you avoid all the retuning

zeeman

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ANY car will benefit from ecu tuning, better gas mileage, better throttle response, better WOT power, even if you don't have that many mods.

I would say if you change your cam(s), increase the compression, turbo, supercharge or use n20 is when you absolutely MUST tune the car, but for bolt-ons i wouldn't say its absolutely necessary to ensure the car will run properly, but you will definately benefit from tuning.

curlybandit

Yeah sorry about that... It's a d16y8, rebuilt in March.

Thanks guys. Always good to know my options...