So I've been saving up for a standalone and well here's the question ... what is the best one for someone on a tight budget
I have a 87 TII with a 2.5" RB exuast and a S5 turbo with a ported wastegate , and boost controller and removed emissions
thanks

 

megasquirt is probably the cheapest but you know what they say about the cheapest, some people swear by them but i still don't see people flocking to it just yet. my personal choice for the cost is the microtech LT8 - it is a real basic standalone but it works!

 

I was thinking about playing around with a megasquirt in my 13BRE vert because I see them readily available for low price on the forum and on eBay (fully built)... But I havent decided on it yet... On my last swap I used a Haltech that I got for the low, low... and I have been thinking about microtech but I keep getting mislead and I cannot find one that is still in warrenty (unless I pay retail price, which I might just do).

 

the LT8s is $840 from microtech direct, that isn't all that expensive.

keep in mind all prices on their page are listed in Australain currency

http://microtechefi.com/microtech-pr...p?product_id=3

 

do you know what the difference between the lt-8 and the lt-8s is?

 

And whats the deal with the SAFC2 ..? and is it worth it?

 

I don't recommend it to anyone on a "tight budget".


-Ted

 

are there any motec dealers in the US or would that need to be shipped from AUS only?

 

http://www.motec.com/
There are dozens of authorized MoTeC dealers in the U.S.A. as listed on their website.


-Ted

 

wow...not a cheap option at all. 3-6 thousand? eh...

used Haltech / Mircotech sounds good to me.

 

Wow those are nice, but yeah the price... my pockets are not that deep not yet anyways
I think I'll end up going with a used microtech if I can find one

 

megasquirt!

 

LT8 is the ****.... Very simple to set up and comes already preset with the proper base map, that **** runs like a champ with it... Wire it in, setup the tps, start the car and drive... Its really that simple.. Im a diehard MT fan.

 

The LT-8 is like running an electronic carb, with similar adjustibility . If you haven't used a better ECU then it seems great. That being said; I'd still take a Microtech over an SAFC.

 

BTW what does the SAFC actually do ?

 

better ecu in terms of what? Sure motec is better, but not everyone goes out and puts a $3-6k budget for an ems only.. As far as driveability, basemap, ease of tuning, and ease of using features 4 the price MT>all...

BTW what do you mean by that?