Some specific Robtune 550 questions

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nortonjefferson
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Some specific Robtune 550 questions

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So a little more than a week ago i bought an ej22t with dohc ej25 heads, intake manifold, 22t exhaust manifold and stock uppipe and everything all plumbed to run boost (it was pulled a strong running motor) and has 40k on the build. I plan to put this into my 93 L wagon.
I saw a post by Rob saying he has a tune specific for this motor build, can anyone confirm with me if this is true? Also referring to buying my supporting mods i bought a vortech 7:1 fmu, would this work with the robtune? I have a Walbro 255 on my car, 550cc injectors coming my way, a Grimmspeed MBC, the vortech FMU (if it works??), td04, 02 wrx tmic, and a few other misc goodies i cant think of off the top of my head. I still need quite a bit more of the components required for the swap but im getting there.
My next question is the ej20 ecu used in the robtune compatible (i say that lightly) with my non-turbo car? Most threads ive seen people are putting the ecu in an already turbo car, does it matter? Im relatively new to turbos and the like, i have read a majority of the robtune threads and these were some of the questions that sprang up in my mind. If anyone has any of these answers i would be beyond thankful. Im sure i will have more in the near future. Thankyou for your time!

EDIT: i found a few n/a to turbo robtune threads, perhaps Turbo Wagon can chime in on the things required?
White 1993 L Wagon AWD 5MT-FXT lift, 27” MTs 380xxx miles
White 1991 L sedan AWD 5MT-(Robtune 550 DOHC Ej22t swap coming together) 187xxx miles
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Re: Some specific Robtune 550 questions

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Email Rob, I think there's stuff about the wiring harness that's different, but idk. I started with a turbo car.
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Re: Some specific Robtune 550 questions

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On a side note, were u then one I saw on bickford a week ago?
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Re: Some specific Robtune 550 questions

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Pntaste4evr99 wrote:On a side note, were u then one I saw on bickford a week ago?
Black wheels and a maroon fender and two maroon doors?? Probably was me I'm in between evt and snohomish all the time. Also thanks for your suggestion I'll get ahold of rob!
White 1993 L Wagon AWD 5MT-FXT lift, 27” MTs 380xxx miles
White 1991 L sedan AWD 5MT-(Robtune 550 DOHC Ej22t swap coming together) 187xxx miles
Black 2005 LGT 5MT-Ej20x swapped daily, VF40/elh
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Re: Some specific Robtune 550 questions

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Yup that was u, I have the maroon SS with the frt mount. And yeah, Rob I think would be your best bet on info
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Re: Some specific Robtune 550 questions

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Pntaste4evr99 wrote:Yup that was u, I have the maroon SS with the frt mount. And yeah, Rob I think would be your best bet on info
Hahah oh yeah I remember that! I was stoked to see an ss with a fmic! Yeah I'll get ahold of him and see what he thinks
White 1993 L Wagon AWD 5MT-FXT lift, 27” MTs 380xxx miles
White 1991 L sedan AWD 5MT-(Robtune 550 DOHC Ej22t swap coming together) 187xxx miles
Black 2005 LGT 5MT-Ej20x swapped daily, VF40/elh
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Re: Some specific Robtune 550 questions

Post by wtdash »

Hi,
Read this: http://bbs.legacycentral.org/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=45769

And This: http://bbs.legacycentral.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=47252

and ask if you still have ???\

But you don't need the FMU and YES there is a specific tune for the EJ22T+DOHC heads as your CR is down around 7.5:1 vs. the stock EJ22t (and EJ20G) 8.0:1.

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'04 FXT, Forged internals, VF39, STI TMIC, Cobb AP- SOLD
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'02 WRX -SOLD
'96 BD-turbo'd-SOLD
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