My recommendation, following Navy's advice above is to go with a piggy-back for sure.
If you're not looking for a full blown modified tC, the piggy-back essentially will be all you need. Although some piggy back systems vary in function, (e.g. the Apex-I S-AFC only controls A/F ratios while the TXS U-TEC system controls both A/F and timing) the ones designed for the tC specifically should be sufficient for a strong street tune, and a good track tune.
You can have most, not all, piggy-back systems dyno tuned or street tuned, which requires someone with experience (especially with a logger and street tuning) to do it for you.
Like navy said above, if you can wire to bypass most of the tC's standard features (expensive and total PITA IMO) or you can run a piggy-back system that works with the standard ECM.
The greatest advantage the piggy-back has over a stand-alone unit is convenience, that is for sure. You wont top out with some benefits, but those benefits really only matter when you're aiming to achieve some top top performance/numbers.
Hey Navy, does your GReddy Ultimate modify both A/F and Timing? And did Kenny Tran street or dyno tune? Or load a custom map?
Thanks!
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