Tune + Headers +e85 Worth it? or wait for FI?

[DAEMANO]

Originally Posted by steve99

yeah im happy to help people out for a small donation to
fund Kentucky Bourbon heck that stuff is expensive here, it doesn't come out of the tap(faucet) like in Kentucky so im told.

PM's a'comin'!

[Kenny_LongWrench]

Originally Posted by steve99

yeah im happy to help people out for a small donation to
fund Kentucky Bourbon heck that stuff is expensive here, it doesn't come out of the tap(faucet) like in Kentucky so im told.

It's very nice to live in Bourbon Central. The good stuff is always expensive, though.

[Ashikabi]

I didn't read the whole thread but: you'll tune for FI, if you supercharge you'll want headers or you can sell them if turbo, you'll want e85 FI. So you might as well just do all that stuff now then save for FI

[Amputechture]

I don't regret running E85/Header for the time that I did before going FI, but if I could offer any advice I would have to admit that I kicked myself for not using Ecuteck from the get go.

[Apex-Apex]

Originally Posted by Amputechture

I don't regret running E85/Header for the time that I did before going FI, but if I could offer any advice I would have to admit that I kicked myself for not using Ecuteck from the get go.

I also sort of regretted not going Ecutek from the beginning but looking back on it now, OFT was a better buy. You can buy it for $400 on the classified, run e85 with header and sell it for $400 when you're ready for Ecutek

[x808drifter]

The question I would ask myself is, how long is it going to take to save enough to go FI properly.
Then its all about how long you think you can hold out.

If the difference is less than a year or two I'd wait.
If it's going to take 2-4 or longer, go E85 header for now.

[illmatic_frs]

For me personally I could not stand the torque dip. Every shift I was reminded of it and dissatisfied with the car.

I did OFT+OFH and it made the car much, much, much more enjoyable.

However I still had the power bug. I still also have the suspension and brakes bug now too.

So the answer is yes you'll be very happy, just a matter of tolerance level til you get fed up and want more.

Based on your comments so far, it seems like you'd be happier saving up and going for FI in the long run.

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[SlydwinderFT86]

Originally Posted by brzfl

Hey guys!



I was wondering what everyone's opinions were on going for an OFT + a set of headers on e85.



How does the butt dyno feel? Is it a big enough difference to give the car some grunt and keep me satisfied? The car feels sluggish to me, and I would definitely love to have some torque down low.



My other option would be to save for quite a while and go for a turbocharger or supercharger, but it would be a looong time from now.



Let me know what you guys suggest! Also if you guys have recommendations for specific headers that are geared more towards torque gains, the nameless long tube seemed to be a good choice to me.

Dude I'm running the oft stage 2 e85 and F-ing love it so much power.


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[ShadowReaper]

Originally Posted by Mr.Impreza

Yes it will. It will improve the car in all of the rpm range even without e85.

I'm just running;

stage 1 oft
Catback
Drop in filter
Inlet tube

And there is a difference compared to the stock car that makes the car much more enjoyable in all of the rpm range.

With a stage 2 oft with a header and e85... it will be a fun ride and you will notice a big difference... however just remember it makes the car louder and smelly.

smells nice tho

[ShadowReaper]

Although my next mod is tailights. I also asked myself this question.

I think it's better to get header + tune to enjoy the car more REGARDLESS of going FI or not.

If you're waiting 5 years to go FI, do you really want those 5 years with that annoying torque dip? Get the header + tune and enjoy those 5 years. Besides you could always sell your header and OFT/Ecutek

If you're not going FI, abviously header + tune

[EAGLE5]

If you're going to track it, header and tune, or just tune. Then get an oil cooler. If you're not going to track it, go for FI. FI on the track is an expensive hole to throw money into.

[Timmy_Jones]

UEL Header + OFT on the 93 octane tune was well worth it for me. It would be even better with e85. Totally worth it, in my opinion.