So I just got a great deal on a 96 with 120k, was parked for a year and not running when I got it.

Battery was dead so that was the first thing I addressed, also tank was on empty so I put a few gallons in and got it running, although it was rough idle and tranny was shifting rough.

List of stuff done so far;
-changed plugs
-trans flush+fill (runs much better overfilled?)
-oil change
-pulled out the instrument cluster and replaced several burnt out bulbs (which was super fun since my steering wheel motor was stuck in a non-down position

Its running really smooth right now and I happy with it but mileage isn't great....
So I was thinking I would get an EMS and tune it- going to go turbo ultimately with the cxracing kit http://www.cxracing.com/mm5/merchant...y_Code=ESSC300

doing this on a budget so my questions are:
What is the best EMS for the money?
How are everyone's experiences with the CX racing kits?

Thanks!
Steve

 

Nice find, mileage is not so great on these cars. 1JZ or 2JZGTE would be nice. I also ahve a 96 I am doing a 1,5JZ swap on and am looking at the same CXRacing kit. Will do some more research before I buy. good luck with you car.

 

If you wouldn't mind sharing what you heard that would be great!
I've heard that the older ex mani's had clearance issues but the newer ones fit well...

As far as mileage, I don't see why they shouldn't be able to get high 20's city and mid 30's hwy with proper tuning. Since i wanted to go turbo an ems will be necessary down the road and this is why I was asking about best for the buck. I don't plan on more than 600whp on hi boost and 450ish on low hoping to do that without having to take the head off the motor.