ECU UPGRADE FOR 86 TESTAROSSA? | FerrariChat
Buy

ECU UPGRADE FOR 86 TESTAROSSA?

Discussion in 'Boxers/TR/M' started by JamesSimpson, Aug 27, 2007.

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

  1. JamesSimpson

    JamesSimpson F1 Rookie

    Jun 29, 2005
    3,629
    Toronto,CANADA
    Full Name:
    James Simpson
    #1 JamesSimpson, Aug 27, 2007
    Hey guy's can't think of anywhere better to ask, so does anyone know of a ECU epgrade or something that i can recommend to a client that thinks their 1986 testarossa is too slow? he took delivery on friday and is already bored with it!!
    Any help would be greatly appreciated.
    Thanks
    James Simpson
     
  2. james patterson

    james patterson Formula Junior
    Professional Ferrari Technician

    Dec 8, 2003
    417
    Dallas Texas
    Full Name:
    James Patterson
    #2 james patterson, Aug 27, 2007
    The CIS system does not have an easily modified engine management system. You can help it out a bit by changing the exhaust to a more free flow system, Hyperflow cats and pre-cats with a sport muffler, or for track use you can install 'test pipes' and a sport muffler. This will give a seat of the paints improvement and sounds great. K&N or BMC air filter helps a little as well. If that does not get the owner where he wants to be we have done Motec EFI and or Twin Turbo systems on 20 TR's, this makes a big difference. Our stage one system with the intercooler option will make 600 ish and gives the TR a completely new personality, if he is real thirsty for power we have systems for 1000 plus horsepower. There are also brakes, tire/wheels, and suspension mods to help the overall performance of the TR's. If he is looking just to perk it up go for the exhaust mods, we have a used Tubi w/ Hyperflow primary cats we pulled off a car getting turbos for sale right now if interested.
     
  3. Kds

    Kds F1 World Champ

    May 1, 2003
    10,994
    Canada and Brasil...
    #3 Kds, Aug 27, 2007
    There is no ECU.........it is mechanical CIS injection.
     
  4. JamesSimpson

    JamesSimpson F1 Rookie

    Jun 29, 2005
    3,629
    Toronto,CANADA
    Full Name:
    James Simpson
    #4 JamesSimpson, Aug 27, 2007
    duh! thanks keith!
     
  5. jselevan

    jselevan Formula 3

    Nov 2, 2003
    1,873
    #5 jselevan, Aug 27, 2007
    If the new owner is dissatisfied with the performance of the 86 Testarossa, spend a minute with him/her and show them how to get it into 2nd gear.

    Jim S.
     
  6. JamesSimpson

    JamesSimpson F1 Rookie

    Jun 29, 2005
    3,629
    Toronto,CANADA
    Full Name:
    James Simpson
    #6 JamesSimpson, Aug 28, 2007
    did that thanks as well as the longest test-drives in history(almost 2 hours) but he always had muscle cars and zo6's and its just not "fast" to him.
    I've forwarded a bunch of links to different sites and am awaiting his descision, thanks for the help guys.
     
  7. jungathart

    jungathart Guest

    Jun 11, 2004
    3,376
    NoVA, AmeriKa
    Full Name:
    Komrade Jung
    #7 jungathart, Aug 28, 2007
    Nah...go straight into 3rd.
     
  8. KENCO

    KENCO Formula 3

    Nov 1, 2006
    2,396
    FL
    Full Name:
    KJG
    #8 KENCO, Aug 28, 2007
    Put a Diablo motor in it...........................
     
  9. Jeff Pintler

    Jeff Pintler Formula Junior

    Jul 20, 2005
    537
    Richland
    Full Name:
    Jeff Pintler
    #9 Jeff Pintler, Aug 28, 2007
    Have him put a tubi on it....it sounds better than any V-8 and then explain to him that the car is geared for high speed not low 1/4 mile times. But you have to admit, a Norwood 600hp conversion would be a blast!

    Jeff Pintler
    89 348tb, 86tr
     
  10. JamesSimpson

    JamesSimpson F1 Rookie

    Jun 29, 2005
    3,629
    Toronto,CANADA
    Full Name:
    James Simpson
    #10 JamesSimpson, Aug 29, 2007
    it's already got a tubi!
     
  11. JamesSimpson

    JamesSimpson F1 Rookie

    Jun 29, 2005
    3,629
    Toronto,CANADA
    Full Name:
    James Simpson
    #11 JamesSimpson, Aug 29, 2007

    hahaha! his brother is now buying a 91 diablo from me so he might just go to the "dark side".
     

Share This Page