Performance parts that are future-FI-proof? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

jadewbj · 05-29-2013, 03:15 PM

Eckutex for sure, s-pipe back exhaust and possibly intake are a safe bet.

Draco-REX · 05-29-2013, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jadewbj

Eckutex for sure, s-pipe back exhaust and possibly intake are a safe bet.

Most forced induction solutions won't work with an NA intake. Might not want to put that on your list.

jadewbj · 05-29-2013, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Draco-REX

Most forced induction solutions won't work with an NA intake. Might not want to put that on your list.

Thought maybe some would work with SC cars. Probably wrong.

Draco-REX · 05-29-2013, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jadewbj

Thought maybe some would work with SC cars. Probably wrong.

Nope, sorry. Most Centrifugals block the intake path or replace it entirely. The Innovate Twin Screw keeps the stock airbox, but replaces everything after it. Best to stick with a drop-in for now.

jamesm · 05-29-2013, 04:55 PM

why buy the ecutek tune now when it won't be useful with the FI kit? you'll be buying two tunes in the end, right?

Sportsguy83 · 05-29-2013, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jamesm

why buy the ecutek tune now when it won't be useful with the FI kit? you'll be buying two tunes in the end, right?

You can buy a cable and license without needing to buy a tune.

jadewbj · 05-29-2013, 05:28 PM

You can use the tune you have to have fun until you go fi. Then when you go FI all you need is a new map which is not very expensive.

jamesm · 05-29-2013, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Sportsguy83

You can buy a cable and license without needing to buy a tune.

true. especially useful if you don't already have a cable to clear codes and log.

retrosmiths · 05-29-2013, 09:35 PM

So which vendors will I only need to pay once to get "unlimited" tunes?

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jamesm · 05-29-2013, 10:29 PM

I think visconti does free updates, possibly others as well.

dabocx · 05-29-2013, 10:30 PM

If you buy the tune now for N/A they will give you updates for N/A

Once you buy a S/C or turbo you will have to buy another tune.

Batman · 05-30-2013, 01:43 AM

I have been under the impression that the elusive sprintex/innovate twin screw could connect to the Perrin CAI, as its almost exactly where the stock box ends. I don't want to get rid of it!! Now i need to go read those horrible threads all over again.. jk, search!

But for solid advice besides the CAI, (which I think could easily be sold on the forum, if you need a new setup for FI) I would go for the tune. I love mine, (from PERRIN), and even if it didn't add more power, the autoblip downshift makes me smile every time I hear it. Little piece of joy in everyday life!

With that said, as soon as you go forced induction, you should only have to pay for a new map, (tune), and won't have to buy the cable and license all over again, which is the larger chunk of the money initially used towards a tune. I would bet that if you bought your NA tune from the same person you buy the FI kit from, they would discount the FI tune or maybe supply it with the kit for free. maybe @PERRIN_Jeff or @PERRIN_Chris could support that theory, If you happen to decide upon their Vortech kit, that is.

Sportsguy83 · 05-30-2013, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Batman

I have been under the impression that the elusive sprintex/innovate twin screw could connect to the Perrin CAI, as its almost exactly where the stock box ends. I don't want to get rid of it!! Now i need to go read those horrible threads all over again.. jk, search!

I believe that kit uses the stock airbox right? If it does, the Perrin CAI works. AVO uses the stock box but I changed it to the Perrin CAI and it fits.

PERRIN_Chris · 05-30-2013, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Batman

With that said, as soon as you go forced induction, you should only have to pay for a new map, (tune), and won't have to buy the cable and license all over again, which is the larger chunk of the money initially used towards a tune. I would bet that if you bought your NA tune from the same person you buy the FI kit from, they would discount the FI tune or maybe supply it with the kit for free. maybe @PERRIN_Jeff or @PERRIN_Chris could support that theory, If you happen to decide upon their Vortech kit, that is.

As long as the tune and supercharger were purchased from us, we can get you a deal on the supercharged map for sure. If anyone has any questions, send me a PM, thanks!

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retrosmiths Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: Scion FR-S Whiteout Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 962 Thanks: 297 Thanked 241 Times in 137 Posts Mentioned: 22 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So which vendors will I only need to pay once to get "unlimited" tunes? Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 __________________ 2013 Scion FR-S

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Batman Easy, Tiger. Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Tiguan, S4, SBC 350 Wrangler Location: The Batcave Posts: 265 Thanks: 266 Thanked 87 Times in 60 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have been under the impression that the elusive sprintex/innovate twin screw could connect to the Perrin CAI, as its almost exactly where the stock box ends. I don't want to get rid of it!! Now i need to go read those horrible threads all over again.. jk, search! But for solid advice besides the CAI, (which I think could easily be sold on the forum, if you need a new setup for FI) I would go for the tune. I love mine, (from PERRIN), and even if it didn't add more power, the autoblip downshift makes me smile every time I hear it. Little piece of joy in everyday life! With that said, as soon as you go forced induction, you should only have to pay for a new map, (tune), and won't have to buy the cable and license all over again, which is the larger chunk of the money initially used towards a tune. I would bet that if you bought your NA tune from the same person you buy the FI kit from, they would discount the FI tune or maybe supply it with the kit for free. maybe @PERRIN_Jeff or @PERRIN_Chris could support that theory, If you happen to decide upon their Vortech kit, that is. __________________ Two V8s, one turbo, 12 Wheels total.

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