Well I just wanted to know what can they all do? What can you do with them? Can you programe them your self? How hard are they to use?.

Those are just somethings I was thinking about when I was looking over some ECUs tonight. The three types I was looking over tonight where, Motec, Haltech, Microtech. I was able to find the motec site and look over that one. But was not able to find a microtech one. I was told that alot of you guys here use the microtech ones.

Ahhh, I dont really know what type of motor I wanna put in my rx2. I think I am just going to give a look at everything from card to a trubo motor and then deside on what I think would be nice to do..

Thank you guys for your help.. =]

 

An EMS runs the fuel injection and ignition systems. Other than that, each EMS model will have its own set of features (ie turbo timer, datalogging, boost controller, etc.), so you will need to read up on each one to see what is best for you.

Yes, you can program nearly all of them yourself. All of the brands you mentioned are fully programmable, while a few others on the market are programmed by the dealer.

They are VERY hard to use if you don't fully understand the physics of an internal combustion engine. No offense, but from the questions you are asking, it sounds like you should have a professional tune your EMS, at least initially. Once the engine is tuned, a less-qualified individual can make minor adjustments.

Some links:

EFI For Dummies

Motec - Worldwide Directory

Haltech
Haltech - The Hitman's site with RX-7 EMS Installation Procedure

I'm not aware of any official Microtech web site, so here are some retail sites with informtion:
Microtech - Injection Perfection
Microtech - Mazqwik
Microtech - WWR
Microtech - Chiptorque

 

Much of this depends on what you wish to do with your engine/car. Like EVILAVIATOR suggested, it's not something you want to fool around with if you're not familiar with the mechanics, physics, and thermodynamics of an IC engine. Again, not to be insulting, but a lot of guys blow up perfectly good engines trying to figure out how to tune them, and you can't always count on 'friends' to help you get the job done.

My suggestion is this. Figure out what you're going to do with the car, and choose your system based on features, price, and reputation. Find a dealer (like myself) who is interested in your success, and who is willing to support the product he sells you. Buy and install the system on a STOCK engine, and learn to tune on an engine that isn't a brand new high-dollar race mill. Do it completely from scratch, and without the aid of a 'base map' or the like. Doing this will give you the background and experience necessary to safely tune the system running a more potent, more costly engine.

BK