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u send them ur ecu. thet rom it and tune it and u get it ready to rock for ur mods. they run flawlessly, ive seen a bad thing come from JWT


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Ah i see, sounds stable lol. Ill proly end up just doing that then.

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JWT usually wants you to send your ecu with your injectors to get them flow tested that's an additional $30. Don't forget about the other reputable ROM tuners (enthalpy, efi specialists), read up on all of them then make a decision. Sometimes you can get lucky with an advertiser's special pricing if you look in the right places.

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Hmm im seeing a lot of tunes including the gt2871r and stuff, also tunes for certain brand injectors only..Could i work around that depending on what turbo i use and what not? For example, this is pretty much my set up id do. http://www.efispecialist.com/store/inde ... oductId=10 But it only lists certain turbos and injector brands. I was gonna go with the Deatschwerk injectors, but seems as if i may run into problems with them.

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I could proly just call em and tell them what i need eh? And they'd make it for me.

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Yeah, first off i'd get a list of what your setup is going to be(maf, injectors, turbo, etc.) and what your overall goal is your car. Email or call each tuner and ask if your setup is compatible with their tunes. They'll let you know, i've found enthalpy to be the quickest to reply and the most helpful.

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NiceLyphe wrote:Hmm im seeing a lot of tunes including the gt2871r and stuff, also tunes for certain brand injectors only..Could i work around that depending on what turbo i use and what not? For example, this is pretty much my set up id do. http://www.efispecialist.com/store/inde ... oductId=10 But it only lists certain turbos and injector brands. I was gonna go with the Deatschwerk injectors, but seems as if i may run into problems with them.
He is listing turbo's as an example of what you could use, you don't have to use a specific one. Its just as a reference. As far as the injectors, the guy prefers people to use name brand injectors only, Venom, DW, etc. have been known to have issues. I would stay away from redrilled injectors like those of DW. When tested they usually are not all the same in a set. Stick with Denso, Nismo, HKS, Tomei, etc.

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i never heard any complaints or seen any problems from deatschwerks. ive never seen any but ive heard some horrific nightmares about Venom. Dont spray enough, sprays to much, wont spray at all or wont stop spraying lol

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NEVER USE VENOM INJECTORS :nono:

NUFF said on that topic.

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Alright lol how about Deatschwerk? Theyre a bit on the more affordable side for me.

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i love deatschwerks. idk ANYBODY thats had a problem with them. im ordering a set of 750's for my CA here soon

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I've heard both good and bad about deatchwerks, but haven't used them myself (though I've only stuck with OEM Nissan injectors).

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I know a few guys that have had issues...

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This seems nice as a Start tune. http://www.efispecialist.com/store/inde ... oductId=10 But i wonder if DW injectors will have a problem..Also wondering if it would have issues with the ISIS RS3360 i have..Should be compatible eh?

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u shouldnt have any probem with them. dont expect to much out of that 3360. ive heard people speak well of thefor being what they are but some people seemed a little let down too. ive read some sr guys talk about they could get out of it was 270-280ish and it wouldnt hold over 14psi. any higher and it would spike and then taper back down to 14psi

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I would not waste any time with a turbo that size... Go for a t3/t04

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im not saying theyre the best thing ever but for certain applications i like t2's. theres 1000 manufcturers making t2 compatible everything and its and easy system to install and operate but im having that conversation another thread already, just dont use a t25, theyre to small for the ka. t28 is the minimum that should be hung off the side of a ka


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