I think when you are tuning cars, especially n/a ones, you have to have realistic expectations.
Each mod only typically makes a small incremental difference - it's only when you add them all up that you start to get a real noticeable 'feel' of the extra power.
Unfortunately with a niche car like the Vee each of these mods is also quite costly.
I do think the ECU mod seems good value for money plus it would appear that fuelling is better for improved MPG and response. I think Nev is trying to be frank about his experiences and I didn't read them as negative.
I think anyone modding a car has to have realistic expectations about each modification benefit/disadvantages but more importantly some idea of where they want to go with mods longer term or cummatively.
N/a cars are all about improving breathing into and out of the engine, coupled with optimum fuelling. My choice would be induction, free flow exhaust manifolds and box (including de-cats) followed by any ECU improvements. But since exhaust manifolds and de-cats are prohibitively expensive for me ...
I have made my decision to keep the Vee standard at present as it is less costly, does not invalidate my warranty or insurance and prevents me going down the slippery modification slope I have been on with other cars - quite frankly the Vee is fine as it is for me.
There is a lot to be said for Turbo cars cause they are SO easy to tune - and relatively cheaply within reason.
I recommened anyone to get a turbo car as a second car
Martin
