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Autronic SM4
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Haltech E8 or E11
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Electromotine Tec3
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Pectel
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1.69%
Motec
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23.73%
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 04:54 AM
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Question Which Ecu ?

I sold my AUTRONIC SM2 ECU with the intention of upgrading to the SM4 . I totally loved the SM2 , but I want the added features and capabilities of the SM4 . Although I am 80% decided on the SM4 , I would still like to hear what you guys might have to say about the other choices out there. This ECU change is going to be my last , so "I want to be sure I get it right.
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 05:49 AM
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Anyone ??
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 08:45 AM
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More information would be nice. Applicaiton details? Budget? For what it's worth, I really like my e11v2, but my setup is pretty straightforward.
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 10:06 AM
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I'm slightly biased... but I've always heard good things about autronic too..
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 11:01 AM
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How about choosing your tuner first. No matter which ecu you choose you're going to need someone with the experience to get the most from any ecu.

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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 01:28 PM
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I love my Autronic SM4, traded my SM2 for it

Will never use anything than Autronic.

As usual crispeed are right on the money. No use getting a ecu your tuner wont touch.
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 05:00 PM
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If your familiar with the SM2 already why look anywhere else?
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Zero R
If your familiar with the SM2 already why look anywhere else?
I agree.....seems like your shooting yourself in the foot.
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 05:35 AM
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I like Autronic , but I am not familiar with the SM4 yet , and I cant seem to get hold of a user manual before I actually buy it.

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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 05:39 AM
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Originally Posted by crispeed
How about choosing your tuner first. No matter which ecu you choose you're going to need someone with the experience to get the most from any ecu.
I agree , my tuner to be is very compitent , I am sure he can do a good job ....................Wait ! are you offering your services Chris ?

"If your familiar with the SM2 already why look anywhere else?

I agree.....seems like your shooting yourself in the foot."

I know , but I just want to ensure I consider EVERYTHING , before I make the move , since I intend this to be my LAST redesign !
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 08:32 AM
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I would say SM4. You already used the SM2 so you'll be fine with SM4 since it still has the autronic style your used to.
SM4's have many more options and flexablitity then the SM2's.
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 06:40 PM
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Hi Enzo , can you tell me why the user manual isnt available for download ?
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by enzo250
I would say SM4. You already used the SM2 so you'll be fine with SM4 since it still has the autronic style your used to.
SM4's have many more options and flexablitity then the SM2's.
I think you need a little vaction with pay! Kill two birds with one stone as they say.
I'm sure Marcel would provide you with the details!
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 07:47 PM
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HeHe , lots of sun , sea , sand and pretty girls !
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 08:53 PM
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and VAT19... lol...
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 08:54 PM
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Hi Enzo , can you tell me why the user manual isnt available for download ?
Manual's never were available for download.. I can possibly make one. It would be a few days before i have the time to sit down and actually do it..
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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 06:00 AM
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Originally Posted by enzo250
and VAT19... lol...
LOL ! Whe you no 'bout Vat ??!!!

QUOTE=enzo250;8001498]Manual's never were available for download.. I can possibly make one. It would be a few days before i have the time to sit down and actually do it..[/QUOTE]

Please do , I would really apreciate it !
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Old Mar 22, 2008 | 07:44 AM
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I see that the HALTECH brands are winning , is this because most of you are more familiar with the their products ?
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Old Mar 24, 2008 | 08:31 AM
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After having a look at both the E8 and the E11 , they really remind me of my old E6K , in that they are still "basic" in their capabilities ! Dont get me wrong , they are both good and capable of doing the job , but next to an SM4 they pale in comparison ! Thanks for all the votes guys ..........., I think I'll stick with the autronic!
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 11:27 PM
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http://www.vems.hu/

has anyone used those ecu i saw theres a fc on there i think its a 3 rotor turbo
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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 03:22 PM
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Nice ECU ! certainly an option !
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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 04:19 PM
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What options do you want in your ecu?
internal logging?
knock sensing?
how many user definable inputs?
how many outputs?
budget?

im biased with wolf personally, i like the system, the software is easily browsable and 'makes sense' if that makes any sense

on the same token, if your familair with autoronic's product, and have no problems with it, and it will do what you want, id go with that.
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Old Apr 5, 2008 | 06:05 PM
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I was told to wait on the, ViPEC range of ECU. V44 and V88 models , it should be good.
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 10:52 AM
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And the winner is ....................!!!!!!! , http://www.vi-pec.com/page_files/V88.html
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Marcel Burkett
And the winner is ....................!!!!!!! , http://www.vi-pec.com/page_files/V88.html
Why did you choose that EMS? I assume you are not going to use split ignition timing?
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