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#384
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Turbo timer and boost controller installed! Just need to run the coolant lines for the turbo and send back to ATL for retune!
Last edited by BlackKnight; 05-26-2012 at 09:07 PM.
#387
How's the Dezod AEM EMS stand alone working for you? I'm debating about what EMS system to run, F/IC, eManage Ultimate, or the Dezod AEM EMS stand alone. Throwing any codes or any issues?
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they AEM is effective if you have a good tuner. The issue is I prefer the OEM computer and built in controls for cold start, idle, etc. Standalones take a long time to get just right. I love the emanage ultimate. Btw all piggybacks/standalones throw codes.
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#389
Im running the AEM EMS, and I love it. It definitely takes a lot of tweaking, and being able to tune the car yourself helps alot as you can log, check, and tweak the ems in every different temp/condition vs being at the shop when you pay a tuner. Starts on mine from 40F to 100+F are damn near perfect, havent had any cold weather to play with yet, however mine isnt a daily so it wont really be ran much in the cold. The one thing hands down better about the EMS is how consistent it is. It removes all the hidden variables you have to deal with when running a piggyback on the stock ECU.
#390
Even with a standalone you throw codes? That sucks. I would of figured that would be a big thing is being able to set/delete the codes you want or don't want, like no cat. Think I might go with the eManage Ultimate. I won't be dailying it but I do want her legal and what not to get onto post at Ft Bragg.
#392
I'm not to worried about getting on post. However, the vehicle inspection part of owning a car in the military does suck :-/ Every month they look for all that paperwork. I get bugged all the time at Bragg about not having an inspection done on my car and why there's a CEL on etc....Such a hassle.
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That's strange never had an mp ask me anything about a cel or mods, the 9 1/2 years I was in. What state is ft brag in?
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Not the MP's unless they do random searches on you car, but mainly for the monthly vehicle inspections the company does before long weekends. Ft Bragg is in North Carolina. 82nd ABN....What was your MOS? I'm at just over 8 years right now :-/
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