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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 04:26 PM
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Talking Engine management systems...

Just curious to see what EMS people are running on thier FCs. I have been researching what I might go with--and have no real preference at this point. Just what you are using and how do you like it kind of info would be cool! Thanks.
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 04:48 PM
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Im running a Wolf3d V4 with the hand held controller. Has very nice windows software, mapping system and compensation maps are similar to comparably priced systems.

I personally like it. Unit actually mounted where the stock ecu was in my GXL, made for a clean install. Id buy again if i needed another EMS
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 05:03 PM
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Ive got an Haltech E6X..
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 05:09 PM
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 05:30 PM
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 05:31 PM
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I see you have an '88 NA.

I've just ordered the Digital Tuning RTEK-7 Stage 2 for the S4 NA. I should be shipping my ECU to them real-soon-now for piggybacking. Their system requires the use of a Palm-OS PDA, but at $399 for what is an apparently capable EMS, it is an option to consider. (Used Palms are cheap on eBay.)

I can't give any real feedback yet, but TII Stage 2 users seem generally pleased.

http://www.pocketlogger.com/index.ph...age=2&ecu=S4NA

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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 05:32 PM
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Rtek 2.0 would be awesome for an N/A
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 05:42 PM
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Rtek 2.0 would be awesome for an N/A
Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy. I'm really excited.

Hurry up Digital Tuning! (Poor Henrik...)

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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 05:43 PM
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Awesome!

Awesome stuff guys! Keep it coming, I do 'preciate it greatly!
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 06:37 PM
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There is an engine managment subforum here in the club, it has a ton of info. I'd take a peek around in there and see what people have to say.
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 06:45 PM
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 06:51 PM
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 07:00 PM
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 07:18 PM
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 07:39 PM
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 11:23 PM
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https://www.rx7club.com/engine-management-forum-37/lets-have-some-rates-622683/
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 11:39 PM
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lol ^

I'm currently picking up a Wolf3D so I'm gonna see how that turns out.
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 11:58 AM
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RTEK Stage 2 for S4 & S5 N/A imminent...

FWIW, I just got an email from Mike Montalvo at Digital Tuning saying I could go ahead and send in my ECU for the Stage 2 S4 N/A upgrade.

He also said they're finishing up S5 N/A this weekend and hope to officially introduce both next week.
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 12:04 PM
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Haltech E6X here.

Also had some experience with a Microtech (LT8s). Both are great systems IMO
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 01:08 PM
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Ive got an Haltech E6X..
yes in deed to the e6x
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 01:23 PM
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e6x here as well
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 02:46 PM
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Megasquirt I V3.0 A great unit at a great price.
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 10:50 AM
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 11:02 AM
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 11:08 AM
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Keen!

I like the Megasquirt system-but at the moment think it might be a bit more function than I need-and the Rtek has a cool interface with the PDA functions...still researching but really great input guys, keep it coming!!
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