Why are we measuring dyno numbers without direct lateral comparisons between platforms under similar atmospheric circumstances?
The Tomei is a 'nicer' header, all else equal but that's not what I'm getting at, you missed the point I was making:
1. OFH + OFT
Around $900 (can push down to 700-800 used) can get you a platform that is able to be custom tuned, albeit limited and outright shunned at most pro shops right now (looking at you Bob@DriftOffice!
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2. Ecutek "pro tune" package + header
x2 the cost. Flat out. Ecutek kit is $850 right now at FT86SF (average of the E85 and petrol offerings
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More performance. The real question is whether this option gives a larger benefit. Does this option have arguably 1/4 more performance especially after the user adjusts timing and scales MAF to fit their environment and fuel source?
RaceRom and flex fuel are whole 'nother beasts entirely and the value (& cost) jumps up significantly if one needs those add-ons
3. Full bolt ons and Ecutek
x3+ the cost. Laughable gains for the money spent- but we're not rational creatures. My 86 is almost to full-bolt (missing FP/OP) and arguably worse off since I didn't buy a flexfuel kit in lieu of an intake and catback.
That's my argument and I welcome people to explain to me the merits of maximizing a stock internals naturally aspirated platform for the street
I will argue that whatever the tuning route, a high-flow header and appropriate off-the-shelf tune would whoop the shit out of an untuned fully bolt on contender, all else equal, under similar conditions, all day.
RP not tryin to nitpick you specifically, I enjoy the debate
