Aftermarket ECU for sr20ve

EVLSSS · 12-21-2005, 11:10 AM

hey there,
after hearing bout the troubles ppl have been havin with matching afm's, ecu's and injectors i thought that maybe a stand-alone ECU could solve some of these woes.

I thought of possibly using a Microtech which deletes the the need for an afm.
maybe customsing an sr20 map of some sort?

sorry if this has been discussed already, and correct me if im wrong.

*** are u US guys running in the way of ecu's in ur VE's?
i mean, when i do the conversion to ve, i dont want my fun to be spoiled by the damn 7200 cut out of the standard sr20ve ecu!

any ideas or feedback on the matter would be much appreciated!

cheers
EVLSSS

Serban · 12-21-2005, 11:45 AM

In the US we use ECUs programmed by JWT (Jim Wolf Technology). Its the easy way out for most people, but some people tune their own ECU or get a piggyback (GReddy Emanage, S-AFC) for more power. Personally I took the easy way out, and got a JWT, plugs right in, and you're ready to drive.

Fosters · 12-21-2005, 02:38 PM

I'm using one of Calum's tuned ecu's. Another option is the SR16VE ecu for the OBD1 guys.

Josh

t bags · 12-21-2005, 03:18 PM

Calum's Pm Box Is Full

LanceSR20 · 12-21-2005, 07:00 PM

engine management systems, EMS, located in australia. simple, effective, and makes the hp's easy. you can find them in your area, or try www.ptrsds.com, you will be looking for the EMS Stinger 4424. or give me a call so i can tell you more about it. pm me.

garyd · 12-21-2005, 11:20 PM

I am using Apexi PowerFC in my pulsar. Most full aftermarket ecu's will have an output to do it

EVLSSS · 12-22-2005, 01:00 AM

thx for the replies guys.

it might be a bit hard to get my ecu programmed by JWT, since im in OZ! haha
seriously ***, i might have to look into a few standalone ecu's, but as u said garyd, most would be able to do it.

i want something reliable,(cold start etc. no probs), price, well i spose ya get what ya pay for, but then again i dont think ill be forking out the dosh for a Motec or something! and finally, that it can be easily tuned by someone here in OZ. (i dont wanna travel half way across the country to get it tuned!)

Ive heard good things about microtech, EMS, Haltech and Apexi but im not quite sure which one would be suitable for the VE, since most ive seen are catered for turbo cars.

thx ppls

cheers
EVLSSS

cmng · 12-22-2005, 02:03 AM

man
Aussie is like heaven for standalone ECU

Got $$, got to haltech E8

for me.. i driving GTiR engine
i still not prefer power fc due to AP enginering
Expensive.
non AP is worth to go since it reasonable price

SE-Rican · 12-22-2005, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LanceSR20

engine management systems, EMS, located in australia. simple, effective, and makes the hp's easy. you can find them in your area, or try www.ptrsds.com, you will be looking for the EMS Stinger 4424. or give me a call so i can tell you more about it. pm me.

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garyd · 12-22-2005, 06:26 PM

Well ap engineering (the guys who mod the ecus for apexi) dont sell the gtir ecu's any more so you cant get one of those. I would stay away from microtech and ems, there is much better out there for the money. A Wolf3D Gtir ecu should plug directly into your loom (just like the ap engineering ones do). IMO this is much nicer than having to run custom sensors, rewiring and sh*t. Just unplug your old ecy, plug the new one in and get it tuned

garyd · 12-22-2005, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmng

man
Aussie is like heaven for standalone ECU
Got $$, got to haltech E8
for me.. i driving GTiR engine
i still not prefer power fc due to AP enginering
Expensive.
non AP is worth to go since it reasonable price

My powerfc was cheaper than a haltech to buy, not to mention i didnt need any install, just plug and play.

cmng · 12-22-2005, 10:45 PM

Yea..
i know AP engineering for Power FC is plug and play
i think is about USD 1200
Non AP car model is about USD 800

different country have different propective of ECU due to tuning and installation cost.
i know Aussie ECU is cheap.. but when come to tuning and installation
it cost a bomb

here at malaysia, New Haltech E8 plus installation and tuning is 1500
so which one you will like to get ?

Gary D,
i was told AP division is closed
but they still make it.. i not sure on this
since i know you still can order it

I just want to call APEXI and scold them, why you all never make MASS produce POWER FC for RNN14 ?
but heck, i dont know japanese language so cannot scold them

garyd · 12-23-2005, 07:23 PM

Yep thats right theyre closed. Didnt realise they were still selling them though. Maybe left over stock.

If haltech is that cheap... then yeh cant argue with that

There were people importing Gtir PowerFCs for $1200AU

cmng · 12-23-2005, 09:21 PM

GaryD
are you sure the GTiR power FC for Aus1200 ?
with commander ?

Since the lowest i can found is US1200 with commander

the haltech E8 i mean is USD 1500

garyd · 12-24-2005, 02:11 AM

I dont think that price is with a commander but they are only a couple of hundred extra

cmng · 12-26-2005, 09:43 PM

yeap.. that the price i have checked all over internet and from japan as well
since AP Engineering.. not much discount can be given

NON AP is best..
82k yen shipped to Auss or Asia
darn cheap

SR20Turbofreak · 12-27-2005, 01:31 AM

I am selling my Power FC, it needs the MAF sensor as they do not make a D jetro FWD. It does use a MAP sensor to fine tune the idle and allow the use of open BOVs. I have the ECU, commander, MAP sensor and Q45 MAF. I would like to get $1500 usd for it all as i have over $2000 invested. used for about 1 month. I will also leave the current maps and programming in it.

DeNismo · 12-28-2005, 05:18 AM

Does the sr16ve need the specific Power-FC or it is universal?
My friend ownes a power-fc installed in rb25det. Will it fit?

garyd · 12-28-2005, 05:57 AM

No it wont fit. Each loom is generally different

DeNismo · 12-28-2005, 06:31 AM

As far as I have understood : I have 2 buy any Power-FC and reprogramm it?