ECU Question
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ECU Question
I am going to be needing a standalone ecu before long. I am stuck between 2 and needed to know some opinions and personal experiences. I am stuck between the Apexi Power FC and the Haltech. I know the Power FC has to have the Banzai Racing adapter and a few other things but I am just wondering which would seem best. It is a pretty big amount of money, and I would like to know first hand experiences and which seems to be best before spending that much.
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Wrong way to choose an EMS: Search the internet for opinions about which EMS is "the best", then spend $1,000-4,000 on an EMS and hope to find a tuner or attempt tuning it yourself. This is an especially bad idea when the purpose of the vehicle is not stated, and people who have never used the EMS recommend it based solely on "hearing great things" about it.
Right way to choose an EMS: Shop for a tuner who is willing to work with you and match the EMS and tuning to your desired goals and budget. Some things to discuss are idle quality, boost level, redline, air conditioning, OMP, closed loop, boost control, rev limiter, data logging, ignition options, automatic transmission, knock sensor, driving conditions (off road, full race, etc.), auxiliary inputs and outputs (traction control, water injection, speed sensors, anti-lag, etc.), and future upgrades. The brand doesn't matter much unless you are building a show car (or ricer) in which case the EMS color configuration or the sticker you put on the side of your car may matter more than mechanical function.
Right way to choose an EMS: Shop for a tuner who is willing to work with you and match the EMS and tuning to your desired goals and budget. Some things to discuss are idle quality, boost level, redline, air conditioning, OMP, closed loop, boost control, rev limiter, data logging, ignition options, automatic transmission, knock sensor, driving conditions (off road, full race, etc.), auxiliary inputs and outputs (traction control, water injection, speed sensors, anti-lag, etc.), and future upgrades. The brand doesn't matter much unless you are building a show car (or ricer) in which case the EMS color configuration or the sticker you put on the side of your car may matter more than mechanical function.
Wrong way to choose an EMS: Search the internet for opinions about which EMS is "the best", then spend $1,000-4,000 on an EMS and hope to find a tuner or attempt tuning it yourself. This is an especially bad idea when the purpose of the vehicle is not stated, and people who have never used the EMS recommend it based solely on "hearing great things" about it.
Right way to choose an EMS: Shop for a tuner who is willing to work with you and match the EMS and tuning to your desired goals and budget. Some things to discuss are idle quality, boost level, redline, air conditioning, OMP, closed loop, boost control, rev limiter, data logging, ignition options, automatic transmission, knock sensor, driving conditions (off road, full race, etc.), auxiliary inputs and outputs (traction control, water injection, speed sensors, anti-lag, etc.), and future upgrades. The brand doesn't matter much unless you are building a show car (or ricer) in which case the EMS color configuration or the sticker you put on the side of your car may matter more than mechanical function.
Right way to choose an EMS: Shop for a tuner who is willing to work with you and match the EMS and tuning to your desired goals and budget. Some things to discuss are idle quality, boost level, redline, air conditioning, OMP, closed loop, boost control, rev limiter, data logging, ignition options, automatic transmission, knock sensor, driving conditions (off road, full race, etc.), auxiliary inputs and outputs (traction control, water injection, speed sensors, anti-lag, etc.), and future upgrades. The brand doesn't matter much unless you are building a show car (or ricer) in which case the EMS color configuration or the sticker you put on the side of your car may matter more than mechanical function.
Rotorhead
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From: Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
https://www.rx7club.com/engine-management-forum-37/best-standalone-ecu-street-use-searched-669577/
Another related thread:
https://www.rx7club.com/engine-management-forum-37/lets-have-some-rates-622683/
Also, I consider the above just truthful information rather than ripping, although it is hopefully somewhat humorous to the readers.
This is me ripping a new *******:
https://www.rx7club.com/single-turbo-rx-7s-23/need-input-fast-spooling-turbo-629323/
https://www.rx7club.com/20b-forum-95/wiring-harness-causing-headache-78477/
I ripped on them, too. Of course they reciprocated, and I would expect no less.
https://www.rx7club.com/showpost.php...59&postcount=3
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ok sounds good
^ Let me conjure up some REted for you.
why do people keep putting up this quote...all that it says is "NO"
https://www.rx7club.com/showpost.php...59&postcount=3
why do people keep putting up this quote...all that it says is "NO"
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