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Old 07-22-2005, 10:13 AM
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i keep hearin ppl say nt to use a FMU , is this cz the product isnt good or wat ??
is it not good for hondas ?
i got a daewoo lanos 1.5 SOHC 8V stock internals 9.5:1 cmp/r, my setup : custom mani, 240cc injectors, stock fuel pump, 34-47psi fuel rail, Perfect Power Smt6 Piggy back Ecu, T25 turbo and internal 10psi 10psi wastegate, Starion intercooler, Blitz SS b.o.v, 8.5mm Msd wires, JDM earth ground kit, bosch +4 platinum plugs, Hallman Es Mbc, Greddy turbo timer, boost gauge, a/f gauge oil psi gauge.

now wat i need to know is wat is need to complete this set up to run 10psi ,would i need a FMU ?
im lookin in the range of 150-170 hp if possible

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Old 07-22-2005, 12:39 PM
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im using it to run the 240cc inj but stock fuel pump of the 1.5 engine and stock fuel rail and reg

usin the smt6 i can just make the injectors throw in more fuel but to a limit

any advise wether to get the fmu or a adj reg ??
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dude it is not worth blowing your motor to find out
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Read the FAQ in engine management. An FMU is reccomended for less than 6psi. Anything over that is dangerous and if you want to be safe you should upgrade
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Default Re: Is the FMU Bad for all cars

Originally Posted by Whitey
Read the FAQ in engine management. An FMU is reccomended for less than 6psi. Anything over that is dangerous and if you want to be safe you should upgrade
ok so wat should i go for then a adju reg, or change the fuel pump
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Default Re: Is the FMU Bad for all cars

Originally Posted by jagojon3
You have too many valves for a turbo to handle
bro my ride is 1,5 SOHC 8valves its a 4cyl
how can i have too many valves
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Originally Posted by ghettoturbo
i really thought youcould use the smt6 with bigger injectors, look into that

i have bigger inj they are 240cc the stocks were 150cc
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