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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 05:39 PM
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Right now I have I/H/E/P. Would it be worth while to upgrade my fuel rail, injectors, get e-manage, and get it tuned? I assume I will see a HP increase but for the money spent is it worth it? I do plan on going Turbo and will have to upgrade the fuel system and get e-manage anyway, so it wouldn't be a complete waste of money.
Old Jan 16, 2008 | 09:05 PM
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No, just wait to get it all at once. You don't need any more fuel with your current set up.
Old Jan 16, 2008 | 09:09 PM
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It wouldn't serve any purpose. You need more induction to have to upgrade the fuel system. I was about to do the same thing found out that I would be running rich if I did that.
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What about just an e-manage with a tune?
Old Jan 16, 2008 | 09:32 PM
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No get a supercharger now and that will be money well spent.
Old Jan 16, 2008 | 09:44 PM
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engine management will always help pull the most horsepower outta your mods
Old Jan 16, 2008 | 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by kikcaffine
No get a supercharger now and that will be money well spent.
Nah I am definately going turbo.
Old Jan 16, 2008 | 09:55 PM
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good supercharger sucks
Old Jan 16, 2008 | 09:55 PM
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if you're going turbo, then all the parts you listed above, i/h/e/p, are all a waste of money
Old Jan 16, 2008 | 10:41 PM
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I agree go turbo! Vroom...Vroom...more power!!! Always better. I'd say save your money and get it all at once.
Old Jan 16, 2008 | 10:51 PM
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Yeah I know that the I/H is a waste because they will be no good for the turbo. But I am not planning on getting the turbo for another year or two and I had to do something, lol. I think I will just get the e-manage ultimate, cause I will need it for the turbo anyway, and get it tuned and go from there until the turbo goes in.
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