i am planning on turbocharging my 7afe, and am stuck with the decision on what to do about engine management. Is it completely necessary to control ignition timing even when running low boost, like 6psi? Will the ecu advance the timing too much and cause detonation even at that boost level? Those who have gone the 7afte route, what have you guys done about controlling ignition timing and fuel? Im thinking about going with the aem fic and was looking for some feedback from people who have used it. Let me know what you guys think!

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steff (hurley97) has the FIC on her car, and i think smaay uses it, or was using it on his as well.

After doing a lot of reading , I would say the only problem with the AEM is the crank and Cam sensors wiring , it seem that wiring CAN be done but will not allow you to tune timing , So that bring me to the Apexi-Neo it would seem that both system give the same tuning option

Apexi-Neo looking to be easer to Install , both are in the same price range

Is it possible to get 300-310hp just by tunning AEM FIC correctly?
Engine internal is absolute stock.

^--- at the engine yes, at the wheels difficult.

I'm in a similar situation to what I've read, I have an ST205 with a fully built motor (stock cammed), has 86.5 overbore je pistons (+20cc ish), head and block surfaces planed(extra compression), eagle rods, acl bearings, arp bolts, etc running garrett gt2860rs turbo (similar output to ct20b, but with crazy spoolup), tial 44mm external gate.

running factory ecu with no form of tuning

here are my current precautions..
- spark plugs 1 step colder (was heat grade 6, now heat grade 7) - NGK BKR7EIX
- ignition timing set at 8 deg
- cooling upgrades: water header tank, alloy radiator, w2a IC runs redline waterwetter
- oil breather tank with PCV/Intake deletion (octane robbing oil vapour goes to atmo)
- only use highest available octane 98 RON
- currently using the blue spring (6psi)

planned...
- walbro pump and adj. fuel reg.
- afc neo
- wideband gauge kit