Flip Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 I want to fit the full decat to my TT soon, but as I don't have a proper boost gauge or controller I wasn't going to fit the fuel cut defender. Will this be ok? The ECU should just cut the fuel as necessary and therefore not let the tubbies overboost, yeah? I want to get it on there so I can enjoy the noise (and possibly a smidge more mid-range torque before fc?) before I get the other bits and bobs, plus I'm getting bored of tripping over it in the garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 You will hit fuel cut extreamly quickly it wouldnt really be driveable at all, mine fuel cut at 1.05 bar with just the first cat out, that was bad enough, full boost for 2-3 seconds then BAMB say hello to your windscreen. Get your boostgauge first then fcd then fit the decats after for saftey and the full effect of BPU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Just get a fcd and a restrictor ring - will set you back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted February 13, 2007 Author Share Posted February 13, 2007 I have a restrictor ring as well, which I was going to fit, and I have the fcd in the garage, just didn't want to fit it without the boost gauge! If you guys say its ok though, then I'll go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 i wouldnt without a boost gauge just for caution. Even with a FCD & restrictor ring, boost can spike, without a boostgauge you wouldnt see it, which would be bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted February 13, 2007 Author Share Posted February 13, 2007 Harumph. Spoil-sports. Can I just have a boost controller instead of a gauge, don't want to lose my clock or my central air vent really, nor do I want a stuck on one if I can help it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Harumph. Spoil-sports. Can I just have a boost controller instead of a gauge, don't want to lose my clock or my central air vent really, nor do I want a stuck on one if I can help it. I have both but I could easily do without one if it was only the boost I was measuring;) . EDIT - Strike my last. I'm talking shite. I would always retain the Boost gauge as an impartial monitor. It all depends if you want to add a BC to your set-up to affect the turbo spool but if you're just after standard BPU, then boost gauge on its own is the way forward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Also if you have not already got one buy a new smic, miami GT sell on for £225 unless you have a fmic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 I think I would check the condition of your current SMIC first as you don't simply want to fork out extra dosh if you can help it. A standard Toyota SMIC in good condition should happily support your BPU aspiration with relative ease. the secret is in the condition of the SMIC though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 just rub your fingers along the front of the SMIC if it crumbles you could do with a new one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted February 13, 2007 Author Share Posted February 13, 2007 too late for that, already got a new one fitted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Why not have a boost guage in a pillar pod? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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