safc boosting question???

[souanpc]

what are the settings that you would set the safc to??? i'm going with the dsm turbo set up and i want to be able to drive it to the shop for it to get it tuned...

[deevergote]

I would NOT suggest using an SAFC for tuning a turbo setup. Even tuned by a pro, such a setup offers very little engine management control, and you are very likely to damage your engine very quickly. Your best bet would be to get a P06 ECU, chip it, and have that tuned. It's also very easy to find an F22A basemap to get you to the shop. The P06 can be had for $20-$50, and a chipping kit is about $25. If you're taking it to a shop, they should have everything else you need for tuning.

Honestly, if you're set on using the SAFC, I suggest having the car towed to the shop, rather than risking the drive.
That, or disconnect a charge pipe and drive it with no boost at all... it'll sound like crap, but you'll be less likely to damage your engine.

[LoDollar92LX]

DO not use a SAFC for a n/a to turbo build.
very limited adjustment window
no control whatsoever over timing
safc works poorly with a map based system.

In short, the SAFC is mickey mouse and a full standalone (chipped p06) is not very much more money.

[deevergote]

it's a very oldschool method, used in the days when options were very limited. Today, there are many more options, and those options are getting cheaper and cheaper.

[blazenem]

i dont know much about the SAFC thing but from what i read up on going turbo a chipped and tuned ecu is much more reliable option...

[ChIoVnIdCa]

I am betting just driving to the shop is a little bs and wil end up driving around town/ messing around with it...


I would just leave everything connected... just keep it out of boost completely ...

[deevergote]

I'm sure he's running a 14b or t25... keeping those out of boost would require a very gentle touch! (especially the t25... that's just tiny.)

[LoDollar92LX]

or just unhook the wastegate actuator from the flapper.

[souanpc]

yea im running a 14b turbo setup, but another question could i still leave the safc in the car for looks and run the chipped out ecu???

[BLUBB2]

The ability to control fuel but not ignition timing is FTL...

[deevergote]

yea im running a 14b turbo setup, but another question could i still leave the safc in the car for looks and run the chipped out ecu???

No.

[souanpc]

ok thanks guys for the information ill just go with the chipped ecu...

[blazenem]

you'll probably be more happy in the end when ur done

[deevergote]

Most people aren't happy with a blown motor... so yeah, he'll definitely be more happy if he does it the right way!