Quote Originally Posted by gsujeff5
I didn't say standalones weren't the best...but for 95% of people they are NOT. Far more finicky than other types.

Basically, i like the safety parameters of the stock ECU....something silly happens(like a failing sensor, ect) and the ECU is there to pull timing if need be. A perfectly tuned AEM has been known to net about 10whp more than a perfectly tuned xede(atleast in the evo world).

I just think flashes suck the kak

The AEM can compensate just like the stock ecu if setup properly. Flashes can be done by lots of local shops, you dont have to fly someone in to tune your car. Flashes do retain the stock saftey features of the factory ecu thats what makes flashes great. The problem with piggy back especially the utec is that the factory computer is always trying to learn around the utec. The utec just does not work period. Its a waste of time. But you obviously know more than me and have far more experince so just do what ever you like.

Matt