ROAD/RACE- New N/A Power
So I read this whole thing and saw that it works with a 2.0 in the 08's and 2.4's in the 09's but how about a 2.0 09 with a CVT??????? and what kind of power can be expected for the 2.0? Also what is this changing in the ECM to make more power? And lastly where is this pluging into? Im guessing the diagnostic port under the dash? Thanks in advance!
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Ok, in all the post, one thing for sure is not confirmed, is this 9hp to the wheels or not? If its just 9hp, that is a waste of money. Plus, if I put this on my stock GTS, I have nothing done at this point, as I add more to it, does this have to be tweaked at all? does it help the other mods more without tweaking? etc.
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it plugs right in between the MAP sensor under the plastic engine cover and then into the wire that pluged into the MAP sensor which goes to the ECU. It changes the timing which is how you get more power. It will work with any 08+ lancer no matter if you have the 2.0L or the 2.4L and or a manual or CVT. It plugs right in and is probably one of the easiest mods you can do to this car. If you need to bring it to the dealer for warranty work it is easily unpluged without leaving a trace of anything. I will post a full how to on how to install it within the next 2 weeks.
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I am not 100% on this so rob please feel free to correct me but from my knowledge of the product it should only hurt fuel economy under heavy load as would any other performance product, in order to make more power there needs to be more fuel, plain and simple. I would not say "severely hurt" though, just a little change as to be expected. normal driving fuel economy should stay around the same. due to the timing being changed though it does require higher octane fuel which will cost you a little more but only a dollar or two more per fill up. I would not worry about it though especially with how gas prices have dropped back down finally.
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Fuel ecomomy will be fine. IT is more of an effeciency issue. As for Octane, remember if you want any kinda power, like an EVO or even big h.p. N/A you will always have to use premium, even if these things are stock. H.p. is a function of torque. Changing timing work right at torque issue. You will see.
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Fuel ecomomy will be fine. IT is more of an effeciency issue. As for Octane, remember if you want any kinda power, like an EVO or even big h.p. N/A you will always have to use premium, even if these things are stock. H.p. is a function of torque. Changing timing work right at torque issue. You will see.
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