Which is better for n/a or forced induction.

Fuel mapping, vtec control, etc

opinions needed, thanks

benefits of both over the other..........

 

well of course a motec or hondata would give you waaaay more control but for the money the vafc is great!

 

what more does motec and hondata offer than VAFC????????

I"m going on the dyno jan 2002, so i want to get the best for my money.

 

You're kidding right?

Ok, summary:

VAFC - piggy back computer that interfaces in between the MAP/TPS sensors that "fool" your computer into seeing something its not really seeing to optimize mods.

MOTEC - completely replaces computer. Full, standalone custom engine management system that you can tune for N/A, FI, NOS, etc, etc. Completely programmed with a laptop and every peice of the fuel/spark map is dialed in by YOU. This is an AWESOME system and used by pro race teams - datalogging as well. However the cost is up near $10K.

Eletromotive sells a system called the TEC-II (TEC-III coming soon) offers many of the features of MOTEC, and runs about $2K for a whole setup. It is also a standalone engine management system, setup and tuned by YOU. Doest offer some of the flexibility as MOTEC tho.

AEM is coming out with a plug n play programmable computer at the end of this year. I'm curious to see how it pans out, looks promising.

-Ryan 95 SC2

 

10K for Motec? Not quite. I've seen just the computer itself for $1300. With all the accessories and tuning it shouldn't be more than $3500.

 

Try $2000 installed and tuned by Mr. Bob Norwood himself....

 

Jumping into the thread here....

do the motec's come with base vtec maps like the hondata. I know hondata are mod'd honda ecu's. I was debating on getting a hondata or motec and that was the one thing stopping me.

or am I completely stupid and have absolutely no idea what I'm talking about?

 

Most likely not...... You have to remember, the Hondata is made specifically for hondas, so they can send you maps. The Motec, TEc2, and others are not car specific. If you want, you can install the Tec2 on any other4 cylinder, same with haltech, and I'm pretty sure motec. Someone out there could send you base maps to start with I'm sure though.

And as for the original question.....haha....if money is no object to you, the motec is far better. The VAFC is as good as an FMU compared to the motec, or any standalone It is just inferior in every way to the motec. Not that its a bad little toy, but I mean damn, look at the price difference!

PS: Papadakis uses a motec, saw it in his car at nopi