Topic: Microtech install is started... (Read 9449 times)

BeefCake · « **on:** August 04, 2006, 11:14:57 PM »

Just to fan the flames of interest, I started my Microtech install. I hope to crank her up sat or sunday depending on weather and unforseen problems (do you think there be any?

) Check back for pics and such....

hah, beat ya to it 8)

Wizno · « **Reply #1 on:** August 04, 2006, 11:17:33 PM »

where in FL are you?

BeefCake · « **Reply #2 on:** August 04, 2006, 11:24:18 PM »

Just north of Tampa. Pasco/Pinellas/Hillsborough Line.

hutch3535 · « **Reply #3 on:** August 04, 2006, 11:31:55 PM »

wow hope everything comes together for ya and i'll do the opposite, worry about your car first getting the tune right on, then worry about posting pics,videos,etc later...

Wizno · « **Reply #4 on:** August 04, 2006, 11:41:28 PM »

Quote from: BeefCake on August 04, 2006, 11:24:18 PM

Just north of Tampa. Pasco/Pinellas/Hillsborough Line.

I'm stopping by when you get it installed and working. Have you dyno'd your car yet? You should probably do that first so you know how much of a change you get with your mods.

BeefCake · « **Reply #5 on:** August 04, 2006, 11:51:04 PM »

Quote from: Wizno on August 04, 2006, 11:41:28 PM

Quote from: BeefCake on August 04, 2006, 11:24:18 PM
Just north of Tampa. Pasco/Pinellas/Hillsborough Line.

I'm stopping by when you get it installed and working. Have you dyno'd your car yet? You should probably do that first so you know how much of a change you get with your mods.

Dude, I'm flying by the seat of my pants, no dyno has been done. Overall, the install is really easy, just cut and soldering wires. I'm taking my time and cleaning up my buddy club cabling as I go and trying to make this as clean as possible. I also have an email to steve on some wire color question.

F4i Kyle · « **Reply #6 on:** August 04, 2006, 11:55:00 PM »

Can't wait to see how it goes, and if it's successful, I'm heading up there to see it, too, lol

BeefCake · « **Reply #7 on:** August 05, 2006, 12:05:13 AM »

It's to bad I couldn't get it in before Mazdapaloozza, then I would have really been pimpn' it. Oh well, it's hot,late and I'm tired of swatting skeetos. To be continued...

roddy · « **Reply #8 on:** August 05, 2006, 03:32:07 AM »

can't wait for the pictures

lc · « **Reply #9 on:** August 05, 2006, 10:11:28 AM »

man central florida represent baby! turbo'd 3 and now microtech!

boardumb · « **Reply #10 on:** August 05, 2006, 10:23:37 AM »

What octane do you plan on tuning it to? :D

Öperator · « **Reply #11 on:** August 06, 2006, 07:53:59 AM »

Have you dyno'd you car before?

BeefCake · « **Reply #12 on:** August 07, 2006, 03:00:25 PM »

Well, I couldn't finish up the install. Rained off and on Saturday. Woke up Sunday sick as dog, so I pulled it out and went stock. I'll look at it as a pratice run. Return to stock only took me about an hour. I'll try again this weekend.

BLACK MZ3 · « **Reply #13 on:** August 07, 2006, 03:12:22 PM »

would be cool if you got a base dyno before the tuning. but that gets expensive so do what you can on the install. =)

BeefCake · « **Reply #14 on:** August 07, 2006, 06:10:19 PM »

Yeah, I know a base would be helpfull. I don't see it happening though. Time constraints, family, work etc...

goldfish · « **Reply #15 on:** August 07, 2006, 08:22:12 PM »

Either way if he does a dyno following the install the gains should be significantly more compared to what people like beansoldier have gotten with similar mods. Can't wait to see how this turns out.

thebeansoldier · « **Reply #16 on:** August 08, 2006, 03:48:53 AM »

ooh, interesting. you have an MTX, right?

BeefCake · « **Reply #17 on:** August 08, 2006, 07:46:28 AM »

Quote from: thebeansoldier on August 08, 2006, 03:48:53 AM

ooh, interesting. you have an MTX, right?

Yes I do have an MTX

Lostpnoy808 · « **Reply #18 on:** August 09, 2006, 01:16:33 AM »

F4i Kyle · « **Reply #19 on:** August 09, 2006, 01:32:47 AM »

Any progress?

BeefCake · « **Reply #20 on:** August 09, 2006, 09:34:30 AM »

Quote from: oneill8769 on August 09, 2006, 01:32:47 AM

Any progress?

Damn dude, give me till the weekend!

I might have this Friday off so I'll try again then.

superjudge · « **Reply #21 on:** August 09, 2006, 12:13:19 PM »

I'm interested to see if the low end poer improves, this should boost the power through the powerband. Since this controls ingnitions firing and fuel pressure, the gains should be felt almost immediately.

The Microtech works better than some timing ignition controllers for 4 cyl engines because it replaces the entire ECU and operates off its own maps and doesn't rely on stock ecu programming at all. Consider it a new brain for the car.

BeefCake, good luck with the install, it shouldn't be too far from plug and play. Some people are a little fired up here I see lol.

F4i Kyle · « **Reply #22 on:** August 09, 2006, 01:43:26 PM »

Quote from: BeefCake on August 09, 2006, 09:34:30 AM

Quote from: oneill8769 on August 09, 2006, 01:32:47 AM
Any progress?

Damn dude, give me till the weekend! I might have this Friday off so I'll try again then.

Sorry, I've got this thread on 'notify' and posted without actually looking at the thread

thebeansoldier · « **Reply #23 on:** August 09, 2006, 10:56:27 PM »

no chance of a before and after dyno?

Kodiac 3 · « **Reply #24 on:** August 09, 2006, 11:36:05 PM »

+1 for before and after. We;d LOVE to see it

F4i Kyle · « **Reply #25 on:** August 09, 2006, 11:38:16 PM »

Quote from: Kodiac 3 on August 09, 2006, 11:36:05 PM

+1 for before and after. We;d LOVE to see it

+2. If it's possible, go for it.

Kodiac 3 · « **Reply #26 on:** August 09, 2006, 11:38:49 PM »

anybody else here want to donate $5?

F4i Kyle · « **Reply #27 on:** August 09, 2006, 11:39:41 PM »

If he can get it done, sure.

Kodiac 3 · « **Reply #28 on:** August 09, 2006, 11:41:53 PM »

bean you gots that list of dyno place in FLA still???

F4i Kyle · « **Reply #29 on:** August 10, 2006, 12:03:27 AM »

I know a few good spots in South Florida, if you live down here

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