Looking at an FC Cab this week!! Advice?

uncle silvia · March 22, 2009, 10:25:57 PM

Ah cool! Just thought ide check as im always a bit dubious of ebay chips!

If people on here say they are ok then that is fine :Thumbs-up

Would a FCD or the chip be better? Im thinking the chip as it changes more of the settings to suit the mods

grinder · March 22, 2009, 10:53:44 PM

errr not sure whats best to be honest

pete - how much for the FCD - i will need one when i eventually get the car fully decatted

i have a tuned ECU - but i dont want to fit it yet ( need to do a fuel pump swap aswell as decatting it )

and the guy who does the chips and i got the discs off - seems a really nice bloke to be honest

uncle silvia · March 22, 2009, 11:08:42 PM

Yea i was gonna uprate the fuel pump to just to be safe!

Is it hard to do on FC Cabs?? My old S14 was easy!!

pdtaylor18 · March 23, 2009, 08:12:17 AM

cabs are easy to upgrade, lift rear carpet,undo the fuel hoses,undo the top cover and pull the whole fuel sender out. All you do then is simply replace. (that the haynes manual way !!) to be honest it does not get any simpler.
As for the chip or FCD then the chip will in my opinion be better,some tuned chips already allow for fuel cut and having this chip and an FCD does not always suit the engine as I found out and had all sorts of minor engine problems,all down to my FCD. Once removed then all was well.
An FCD however should be used with a standard ECU or an chipped ECU that has not raised the value for fuel cut,this more so important once you have gone decat,bigger exhaust and free flow intake. Boost controlling is a must at this point.
Price for the FCD I am not sure as the prices on Ebay for these has shot up.

uncle silvia · March 23, 2009, 08:26:53 AM

I think ill be getting the chip then..................

This chip like all others i sell removes the dreeded fuel cut.

This chip also removes your boost cut.

This chip removes your rev limiter.

And also this chip optimizes fuel and ignition timing giving a stronger curve in your fueling side.

Everything on your car can be standard for this chip....you just need a adjustable boost controller.

A full flow air filter would be a bonus, As well as a free flow exhaust...........but you dont have to have these 2 things to run this chip.

uncle silvia · March 23, 2009, 09:01:21 AM

When it says "removes Rev Limiter" does that mean it doesnt have one at redline?? Danger of over rev??

Brett · March 23, 2009, 09:08:03 AM

TBH - not much point in taking a stock engine/turbo above 6500rpm anyway - that\'s where you will find max power

pdtaylor18 · March 23, 2009, 11:15:06 AM

I think it might refer to the 112 MPH limiter that it gets rid off,pretty sure thats what its suppose to mean.

Prof · March 23, 2009, 11:58:56 AM

Quote from: uncle silvia;592826When it says "removes Rev Limiter" does that mean it doesnt have one at redline?? Danger of over rev??

Technically yes - although the buzzer still goes off just over 7000 RPM - so you know when you\'ve done it.

Also, unless you select a really low gear by accident at high rpm\'s then it\'s unlikely to be a problem. I have a chipped ECU with the removed rev limit and it will happily go past 7000 - with the rev limiter on, the car will get to around 7000 and then it will soft cut - meaning you can\'t rev past that point.

uncle silvia · March 25, 2009, 10:00:56 AM

This Chip you speak of is the very chip that the owner has just removed and replaced with the factory one so he tells me???

Now Im confused??

Help!!!

pdtaylor18 · March 25, 2009, 11:59:46 AM

simple then, just go to a standard ECU and be done with it until you can get something else. Theres plenty of chipped ECU\'s on Ebay and I am sure one or two on here if you do a wanted section for it.

grinder · March 25, 2009, 12:03:33 PM

just becareful with a stock ECU - as you will DEFO hit boost cut - the stock ecu wont beable to handle the boost with the free flowing exhaust

to be honest - it sounds like the chip is prob working fine - the car just needs a bloody good run

uncle silvia · March 25, 2009, 08:48:09 PM

Well Ive been up again and its looking better as the smoking seems to have stopped with both chips when warm!! Its also passed its MOT spot on!

However the timing was soo far out it was pinking like a bugger and it wasnt safe to drive 250miles home without risking the engine and the timing marks had rubbed off the pully??!!

Looks like im heading back up again soon with a trailer soon to pick it up and Ill get it to a garage to get it set up!!

3rd time lucky LOL :Giggle

Thanks to Prof for giving me advice on the phone again :god

Prof · March 25, 2009, 09:23:40 PM

No worries

I\'m sure the fuelling is going to be something that can be sorted easy enough, but would be a crying shame to pop the motor as the compression readings are so good on it.

I think you need to get the fuelling system checked over - make sure that all the components that make up the fuel supply (fuel pump resistor relay, fuel pump, wiring to pump, fuel filters (in tank and high pressure filter), fuel lines, fuel rails, injectors, fuel pressure regulator, vac hoses to fuel regulator, pulsation dampener (these have been known to leak).

Also, check AFM and MAP sensors, as well as water temp sensor, as these all contribute to fuel calculations.

uncle silvia · March 25, 2009, 09:25:08 PM

Yea that what i thought!! I just didnt want to risk it!!