Cowboyfun

Well thats it, thats the last straw...now that I have a cushy job at mazda I'm gonna swap to the 13bt...I have been arguing with myself about this for about 2 months and well, Im just gonna bite the bullet and do it. I rebuilt the carb on the 12a and that should keep me running until its time for the new engine to go in. The only thing I dont know is if I should keep the stock TII ecu or go haltech, standalone, etc. If someone here could help me out with the electronics dilemna I would appreciate it.

aussiesmg

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I'm no expert but have heard good things about Microtech and the Megasquirt, way different $ though

Cowboyfun

yeah, Im trying to do this on a budget. I managed to get a couple companies to sponsor me to help out with the interior aspects of the car, and a little bit of spending cash...only catch is I have to go to some car shows (ewwww) but after the year is over everything is mine to keep, I figure its a good trade off. I just look at it like its work, doing something that you don't really want to do, to get something you really want. eh go figure, gotta love capitalism!!!!!!

FirebirdSlayer666

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How much you think you'd sell the 12A for after you get it swapped out? And I still want a job a Mazda LOL

Lee Lyons

go with the microtech system...halltech are alittle more finicy to play with and a lot more money

steve84GS TII

I noticed your in CA,do you need to smog?
If so,the stock ECU is the only way your gonna get going legally.
Its not that hard,and the factory metered air type EFI lends itself well to modifications.40-60HP gains and more,are not unheard of with the stock ECU and a few bolt ons....I even kept all the original smog gear and I still pass CA emissons testing with my S4, and now current S5 TII swap.

The best thing about the factory EFI,is that its ready to run,no tuning,no worry about maps or making tuning mistakes.You just have to make sure everything is sealed up and working right so the factory EFI doenst fall into one of its common "quirky" behavior patterns.This means new gaskets,vacuum hoses,and a full tuneup.No, its not better than a standalone,but it can be easier and its definately cheaper.

When your ready,I and others can give you advice about wiring up the stock ECU,.....trust me its not that hard.If you have the skills to tackle the rest of the swap,you can wire up the ECU.The FSM is key to getting it right and is an invaluble tool for deciphering the complex FC EFI/smog systems.

Therotaryrocket85

If you dont mind me asking what are you doing with mazda? I just got hired as a sales consultant with Chevrolet and i start Friday which i why i ask. Im just curious hehe.