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Originally Posted by jeepmor
I have the oil cooler already, so it's going in. More oil capacity and cooling is not a bad thing when I plan to add about 75-100hp to the car. It's more of an insurance policy for the engine and something easy to do while the SC goes in being the front clip will be off. I read lots of threads regarding the heat boosting adds, so I thought it prudent.
I'm also pursuing the gauges mentioned for that same insurance policy mindset, if a problem starts and I can monitor it happening, like oil temps spiking, I can mitigate before it craters something. Not sure if I'll install that immediately or after the SC and oil cooler are in.
It looks like I'm on the right track for my reliability goals. I have read several threads or inputs of people with these units having no issues, I expect the same. And I'm also having it professionally installed for extra insurance as the shop will back up their work and they do it all the time. I'm plenty capable and have the tools, but I know it'd take me too long. These guys do this all day every day, I was amazed at how fast they got my clutch done.
Looks like some of the hp numbers are inflated as presented by others. Figured that would come about. Not surprised. TBH, I've always been expecting about 225-250hp as above 275 does sound like you're into fuel mods to support properly. Also, considering a quick look at 93 octane availability in my area is about 40 miles away, I don't think I'll be in a 93 octane tune that often.
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Other than boost , which you need to tap into, for the other parameters, there is a really cheap plug and play solution. Buy a Carista or a torque Pro OBD2 bluetooth dongle and buy the torque Pro app for your phone for a few [emoji385] Problem solved.
Does the HKS tune allow variations like ECUTEK where you can have 4 tunes, one for each fuel or some racerom features etc. or will you have to reflash when you fill in with 93? Using a regular gas and its appropriate tune will not hurt reliability, just lower the [emoji237] a bit.
Enjoy the upgrade. It will make a good difference and keep it reliable, till you don't go down the slippery slope of smaller pulley, 3 inch exhaust system, decat manifold and retune etc etc.
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