They look fairly similar in terms of features. Im not really seeing a clear advantage for either. im looking to get some feedback from those who have tuned with and used both. Which do you prefer? What are the reasons for your preference?

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Modified by Hardt at 2:09 PM 11/12/2006

 

The m4 is dos the aem is windows. Get the aem it should be easier to use.

 

The M4 and the aem are really on different levels as far as electronics goes. The M4 has peak and hold inj. drivers built in, it will work with just about any trigger system with no modifications, and is much more realiable. That being said, both will more than likely get the job done just fine with the right person behind the controls. I run the M4 and would never even think about changing to an aem.

 

i think that the AEM is more "user friendly" then the M4. i personally have the M600 in my car now, but its completly different then the M4.

 

The M4 was designed probably close to 15 years ago and is still a rock solid unit.
AEM can only wish they had motec's reliablity

 

AEM would be easier, MoTec would be better

 

In my opinion the motec is easier to use as far as the interface goes, but for most people the aem will be easier to get the car up and running with because of it's plug n' play design.

This is alot like quik sol's question... Whose going to be tuning the car and what system are they familiar with? Are price and plug n' play important to u?

 

MoTec all the way! I have personally worked with all the MoTec Ecu's as well as dozens of AEM's and while I have had problems with AEMs in the past they have come a long way but are not in my opion near the MoTec yet. I feel the extra money is well spent in terms of reliabilty and overall function on the MoTec.

 

Anybody happen to know what the M4 honda kit goes for? $$$?

 

did you check motecs site? http://www.motec.com

 

Yeah, no pricing is listed on their site, or anywhere on the web for that matter.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hardt &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Anybody happen to know what the M4 honda kit goes for? $$$?</TD></TR></TABLE>

$2595, i'm a motec dealer if anyone needs anything.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tony1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

$2595, i'm a motec dealer if anyone needs anything. </TD></TR></TABLE>
nice plug , but on the subject . ive only heard good things about aem can anyone tell me some disadvantages of it ....i know it has some disadvantages compared to motec but in general the bad things

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DIRep972 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">In my opinion the motec is easier to use as far as the interface goes, but for most people the aem will be easier to get the car up and running with because of it's plug n' play design.

This is alot like quik sol's question... Whose going to be tuning the car and what system are they familiar with? Are price and plug n' play important to u? </TD></TR></TABLE>

I agree. I found the Motec software to be a lot easier to navigate than the AEM.

 

aem just has so much **** that is useless to us. i think if money is right i will be using motec next season

 

AEM= Almost, Engine, Management.

 

I've always looked at it like this:

AEM = Another Exploded Motor

 

they are both garbage if you dont know wtf you are doing

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDogg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">they are both garbage if you dont know wtf you are doing </TD></TR></TABLE>

thats a good one

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDogg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">they are both garbage if you dont know wtf you are doing </TD></TR></TABLE>

as i always say...the EMS is only as good as the tuner

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Enzo-Racing &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I've always looked at it like this:
AEM = Another Exploded Motor</TD></TR></TABLE>

thers only 3 basic things to a motor, air, spark, fuel, which one did u have too much or too little of?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Enzo-Racing &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I've always looked at it like this:

AEM = Another Exploded Motor</TD></TR></TABLE>

That is the dumbest thing i've read all year.

 

any engine management is only as good as whoever is on the other side of the keyboard

 

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That is the dumbest thing i've read all year.
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..lol

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jared &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">any engine management is only as good as whoever is on the other side of the keyboard</TD></TR></TABLE>

that is not 100% completely true, in most cases yes. there are some systems that have many bugs that have to be worked out and some are just a lost cause. as far as the aem goes i gave up on it a couple years back when i was having trouble with damn near half the systems that came in the door, but in recent times i have found the system to be getting alot better.

but yes motec is the way to go

 

I have owned/ tuned both and think both are excellent systems, if money isnt a problem go with the motec just because you know it wont fail. i have had issues with aem box's in the past but not for awhile now.