Best ECU replacement?
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Best ECU replacement?
I've read about amny different ECU replacements like ZDyne, Hondata and others. What do others feel is the best bang for the buck?
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Re: Best ECU replacement? (Teluan)
I'd recommend the TurboLink piggyback ECU (this ECU is very popular with all those turbo/SC miatas out there). You retain the stock ECU, so that when you drive without boost, the normal ECU does the work, retaining normal fuel consumption as what would be with an NA engine, but as soon as boost arrives, the TurboLink kicks in, and retards/advanced ignition, works the additional injectors, controls the boost, controls the VTEC, redline, etc.. mine cost about US$950, and its working fine for me - i'm boosting at 18psi daily with no problems at all. The unit is programmable via a Laptop or the easier to use Keypad (looks something like the A'PEXi FC controller) which just plugs into the TurboLink on the side. Also can work the MAP sensor so that it won't see boost (no more of those check valves/map bypass adapters). The fuel maps are fully 3D, boost/rpm/TPS. If you want a full ECU, then you can go for the IntegraLink ECU, which is a standalone ECU for B18C, B18C-R, and B16B - best thing is this particular ECU sits inside your ECU box, so no one would ever know you had a programmable ECU without opening the ECU up
get more info here if you're interested..
Link Electronics (New Zealand) - http://link-electro.co.nz/product_groups.html
there's also a homepage for the US distributors, but i've forgotten the URL - will try to find it and post here later if anyone's interested..
get more info here if you're interested..
Link Electronics (New Zealand) - http://link-electro.co.nz/product_groups.html
there's also a homepage for the US distributors, but i've forgotten the URL - will try to find it and post here later if anyone's interested..
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Re: Best ECU replacement? (Gmedalion)
speed pro doesnt control the vtec. Actually you would have to get a MSD rpm switch with a rpm pill. The haltech e6k does have the vtec out option.
Speed pro is what most of everyone is switching too now that is running in the quick class.
Speed pro is what most of everyone is switching too now that is running in the quick class.
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Re: Best ECU replacement? (b18bturbo)
hey b18bturbo, how easy is it to tune?? and how does the MSD switch over to Vtec??
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Re: Best ECU replacement? (Gmedalion)
its simple as pie..... compared to the older DFI days. You program your car first with a base program. Set your fuel curve. Set your timing curve. Datalog and set your adjustments for the closed loop mode.
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Re: Best ECU replacement? (Gmedalion)
the msd is same principle that you have when you do a ls vtec swap using a ls ecu. You wire the vtec solnoid to msd rpm activated switch. you set the rpm you want vtec to engage by changing out the pills.
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Re: Best ECU replacement? (redline)
RE: REDLINE: what year of car do you have?
I have a 1991 CRX si
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Re: Best ECU replacement? (liam821)
now, when you datalog and change settings as you test out your car, is that not the same as dynoing it? What does the dyno do differently? do you need both for high hp applications? (and high boost)
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Re: Best ECU replacement? (liam821)
I agree, but I would recommend Hondata for ODB I and II. You can always swap a ODB I ECU in (with a little bit of wiring, but Hondata sells the harness.) and they incorporate everything. Fuel, timing, VTEC control, rev limiter, etc. Plus they tune it on a Dyno, so you know there will be no problems with detonation etc. This is just my opinon though. I believe Hondata is the best reprogram you can get for your car, and it is not as expensive as most stand alone systems! But just my 2 cents...
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Re: Best ECU replacement? (outlawtas)
now, when you datalog and change settings as you test out your car, is that not the same as dynoing it? What does the dyno do differently? do you need both for high hp applications? (and high boost)
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