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Old May 15, 2010 | 09:20 PM
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fp red supporting mods? ie aem ems

Will i need any supporting mods when i bolt on the fp red. ie aem ems.
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Old May 15, 2010 | 10:00 PM
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Will i need any supporting mods when i bolt on the fp red. ie aem ems.
A standalone ECU, such as the AEM EMS, is not required in order to run the FP Red on your Evo. You will need to run a Walbro fuel pump and larger than stock injectors. An upgraded intercooler would also be a nice compliment. Since you have an VIII, then you'll need an install kit too.

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Old May 15, 2010 | 10:44 PM
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Injectors, 255 fuel pump, and a tune should be all you need at a minimum. Springs, retainers, cams, head studs would not hurt either. I would also recommend TBE with cat delete, full set of IC pipes with 3.5-4.0" intercooler. What do you have done to the car already?
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Old May 15, 2010 | 11:23 PM
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Don't forget oil lines.
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Old May 16, 2010 | 09:59 AM
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thanks.
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Old May 16, 2010 | 10:04 AM
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Definately upgrade the fuel injectors and fuel pump. TBE exhaust, boost controller and a nice tune. I know people running stock injectors with the Red, but they couldnt make the full potential power of the red because they ended up maxing out the stock injectors. You would be fine with a three inch intercooler as well. I am saving up for my red now.
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Old May 16, 2010 | 10:12 AM
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ive got the br stage 3 head and a sbr 2.4l block, brian c 272 ect... . Im thinking im gunna have lots of fun with the red on there. And i have inj. on the way 750 cc
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Old May 16, 2010 | 10:13 AM
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Get a fb black if you have a 2.4 built block....
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Old May 16, 2010 | 10:33 AM
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So let me get this right from everyone.

Upgraded Intercooler or Upgraded UICP/LICP
Oil lines
Fuel Pump
Fuel Injectors
TBE Exhaust
Boost controller
ECU w/ tune

Wastegate?
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Old May 16, 2010 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Dube
So let me get this right from everyone.

Upgraded Intercooler or Upgraded UICP/LICP
Oil lines
Fuel Pump
Fuel Injectors
TBE Exhaust
Boost controller
ECU w/ tune

Wastegate?
Yeah that is fine. It will work fine. You can also run the stock intercooler pipes, but I would recommend changing out the lower intercooler pipe. As far as tune, get your stock ecu tuned. The stock ecu is a great ecu and will give you no issues. Also a little FYI, make sure you recirculate your blow off valve.
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Old May 16, 2010 | 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by BoostWhore
Get a fb black if you have a 2.4 built block....

why an fp black
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Old May 16, 2010 | 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by marinejensen
why an fp black
100 more WHP
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Old May 16, 2010 | 05:26 PM
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fp black is pure greatness lol
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Old May 16, 2010 | 05:41 PM
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lol out builds are ALMOST alike lol. you should consider the fp black and also 1000cc injectors and of course better cams fp 4prs or S2. Kelford may have phantom knock with 2.4 so be cariful
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Old May 17, 2010 | 05:30 PM
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i have bc 272's
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