What engine managment should I use?
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What engine managment should I use?
I currently have the AEM EMS and was considering dumping the EMS for another standalone or engine managment. I like the AEM because it does so much but it is a bitch to learn how to use, and the only place I can think of putting it is in my glovebox. Is there another managment system out there that is reliable and somewhat cheaper? If not should I go for the Motec M4? I want to hear your opinions and what you all are runnign with great success.
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Re: What engine managment should I use? (Boosted Ego)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Boosted Ego »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">but it is a bitch to learn how to use</TD></TR></TABLE>
Judging by that statement, I highly doubt a Motec M4 would be easier to use let alone easy to install.
On my Integra, I put velcro tape where my factor ECU goes and installed the EMS there with no problem.
I am sticking with the EMS. It's by far the most affordable fully programmable unit with great support. And if you are at least 50% computer literate you should be able to learn how to use it. Reading is also required.
Judging by that statement, I highly doubt a Motec M4 would be easier to use let alone easy to install.
On my Integra, I put velcro tape where my factor ECU goes and installed the EMS there with no problem.
I am sticking with the EMS. It's by far the most affordable fully programmable unit with great support. And if you are at least 50% computer literate you should be able to learn how to use it. Reading is also required.
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Re: What engine managment should I use? (len)
are you tuning it yourself? if so then the ems is by far the easiest out there. if you are not tuning it yourself then see what the person tuning the car says. if they feel they can do a good job w/the ems then go for it, but if they say hell no i dont know nuthin about that ****, but i can tune a motec really good and have done blah blah with a motec, then get a motec.
a standalone is only as good as the tuner
a standalone is only as good as the tuner
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Re: What engine managment should I use? (Boosted Ego)
Why put it in your glovebox when it fits right where the stock computer goes. Just push the wires up a bit wedge it in with the cable going up and the plastic cover will fit right over top of it.
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Re: What engine managment should I use? (JDogg)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDogg »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">a standalone is only as good as the tuner</TD></TR></TABLE>
What my #1 stunna said.
What my #1 stunna said.
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Re: What engine managment should I use? (JDogg)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDogg »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">are you tuning it yourself? if so then the ems is by far the easiest out there. if you are not tuning it yourself then see what the person tuning the car says. if they feel they can do a good job w/the ems then go for it, but if they say hell no i dont know nuthin about that ****, but i can tune a motec really good and have done blah blah with a motec, then get a motec.
a standalone is only as good as the tuner</TD></TR></TABLE>
what he said.
a standalone is only as good as the tuner</TD></TR></TABLE>
what he said.
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Re: What engine managment should I use? (RyanCivic2000)
if you cant afford something better than hondata then save your money and use a chipped ecu. does everything hondata does for free
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Re: What engine managment should I use? (JDogg)
Hondata will work absoulety fine for just about everyone... If you really want a standalone and have money to spend I would go with Motec (I still think it's the cleanest EMS out there) 
Just my $0.02
Just my $0.02
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Re: What engine managment should I use? (Kataku2K3)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kataku2K3 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hondata will work absoulety fine for just about everyone... If you really want a standalone and have money to spend I would go with Motec (I still think it's the cleanest EMS out there) Just my $0.02</TD></TR></TABLE>
imo anything that uses dos based anything is NOT the cleanest anything anywhere.
Just my $0.02</TD></TR></TABLE>imo anything that uses dos based anything is NOT the cleanest anything anywhere.
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Re: What engine managment should I use? (JDogg)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDogg »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">imo anything that uses dos based anything is NOT the cleanest anything anywhere.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Well I was actually talking about the physical "looks" of the system... Not plug and play with a stock wiring harness like the AEM EMS... Same thing goes for F.A.S.T. it's got a Window's based system but the DOS version is still easier (overlaying mapping, etc)... Tho I don't like using DOS, I don't mind it for tuning... That's just me tho... Still for MoTeC!
Well I was actually talking about the physical "looks" of the system... Not plug and play with a stock wiring harness like the AEM EMS... Same thing goes for F.A.S.T. it's got a Window's based system but the DOS version is still easier (overlaying mapping, etc)... Tho I don't like using DOS, I don't mind it for tuning... That's just me tho... Still
for MoTeC!
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if your looking for relatively cheap, i suggest uberdata. I am working on one w/ and for my buddies 95ls. If your willing to have to learn how to tune it yourself, imo this would be the way to go. No having to pay over 100 dollars for 3 step rev limiter and datalogging like hondata.
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You anti-DOS kids are funny. I grew up with c64's and PC/XT era IBM/clones; a command line interface and lo-res graphics are like coming home.
I'll use anything and give you my valid opinion on it. I like a lot of the stuff I've played with, and my #1 complaint with the systems I have touched is price. If you have money to burn, or a real need for extravagant features, the upscale standalones are very nice. Except the EMS, which I hate, because only V-TECH loving stunnas like JDogg use that
I'll use anything and give you my valid opinion on it. I like a lot of the stuff I've played with, and my #1 complaint with the systems I have touched is price. If you have money to burn, or a real need for extravagant features, the upscale standalones are very nice. Except the EMS, which I hate, because only V-TECH loving stunnas like JDogg use that
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if you cant tune ems yourself your not really going to be able to tune any of the other stuff either.
if you dont know you dont know.
each system invovles learning.
ive been thinking about ditching aem only cause i could use the money. still undecided.
read https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=753816
if you dont know you dont know.
each system invovles learning.
ive been thinking about ditching aem only cause i could use the money. still undecided.
read https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=753816
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Re: (J. Davis)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by J. Davis »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You anti-DOS kids are funny. I grew up with c64's and PC/XT era IBM/clones; a command line interface and lo-res graphics are like coming home.
I'll use anything and give you my valid opinion on it. I like a lot of the stuff I've played with, and my #1 complaint with the systems I have touched is price. If you have money to burn, or a real need for extravagant features, the upscale standalones are very nice. Except the EMS, which I hate, because only V-TECH loving stunnas like JDogg use that
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dont be stuntin on me biatch...... i grew up on pc/xt junk and 286's and all that ****. im still having nightmares about dos............
I'll use anything and give you my valid opinion on it. I like a lot of the stuff I've played with, and my #1 complaint with the systems I have touched is price. If you have money to burn, or a real need for extravagant features, the upscale standalones are very nice. Except the EMS, which I hate, because only V-TECH loving stunnas like JDogg use that
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dont be stuntin on me biatch...... i grew up on pc/xt junk and 286's and all that ****. im still having nightmares about dos............
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überdata.
the hondata or ems is great for the user less concerned with costs and who do not have the time or whatnot to learn fuel/ ign maps, tuning, etc. associated with chipping yourself.
the hondata or ems is great for the user less concerned with costs and who do not have the time or whatnot to learn fuel/ ign maps, tuning, etc. associated with chipping yourself.