I'd like to invest in a new intake and maybe UICP & LICP. I heard tuning is a must. What is the most cost effective way to do this?

EMS (ouch $$)
Local Shop ($300 - $400?)
Software & Cable for computer?
Ship something out?

Thanks in advance!

 

yes you need a tune, an evos stock map does not function well with an intake.

get a tune, open source dyno tune, mail in flash, etc.

look into mellon tuning or 4wheel slide tuning if you want a mail in.

or if theres a good shop by you throw her on the dyno and tune it.

 

if your going to invest in those i would invest in a dyno tune what else you got on the car? has the ecu been flashed before? and the Uicp wont do much gain wise

 

Yes, tune is a good thing to get with those modifications. Do you have any other modifications (i.e. tbe)? Because the exhaust is the first thing that should be done. Look into Mellon Tuning, they give you instructions on what you need to send them in order for them to devlop a flash for your specific mods and car. If you go the dyno tuning way, look into a mbc while your at it and pump up the boost a lb. Also, a walbro 255 fuel pump. Those two mods are cheap and will help you gain now. Think about this, almost after any mod you will need a tune so why not do as much as you can each time. Just my opinion. Best of luck!

 

thanks, yes, i have 3" turbo back exhaust already, also upgraded the flywheel and clutch. i recently installed a Greddy Type RS BOV, but it's set up just like the stock was. thanks for the tips!

 

thanks for the referral guys, I appreciate it

[GBU]Moon, shoot me a pm if you need some advice

 

bump for Mellon tuning

 

since the stock evo IX runs a bit rich, is a tune really required after you install a drop-in filter? say a K&N filter..?

 

nope