I'm just curious on my options for a turbo II FC.
What are the best Stand alones available and what kind of changes would have to be made on the motor (O2, Temp , oil sensors et.) and what kind of laptop would I need to monitor and make changes? Thanks!

 

The best stand alones are probably from Magneti Marelli, Pectel, and Motec. I think that all three will work with either factory sensors or aftermarket sensors. Most of today's EMS products work with the majority of laptop computers on the market. Talk to your EMS dealer or tuner for details.

 

Thanks..but would any of these be more like a practical, not full blown race car EMS...and i mean practical like a not too difficult user friendly setup. Or would you recommend have somone install and tune or am i better off learning it myself? pro's and con's if possible..

 

You asked what was best, not what was easiest.

The initial EMS setup and tuning is not something for a novice. However, you can learn the system by making small corrections later on. I think it is best to spend your money on a good tuner rather than on a wideband AFR gauge and laptop computer. I recommend that you talk to your local reputable rotary engine tuning shop and ask them what they can do to meet your needs. The brand and model of EMS do not matter as long as you are happy with the results.

Yes, I know, everybody wants to do it all themselves. This is a bad idea unless you simply want to learn how to tune an EMS, you don't care about actual results, your project car is not your daily driver, and you are willing to risk your engine(s) as the price of tuition.

 

Yeah, I guess I should have specified my question a little bit. There isn't any reputable rotary shops around me, they all have there pro's and con's. But none in my interest so this is why I would like to try this myself. But thanks alot for your help, I will consider this info in my search for an EMS..