smnc

A few people in the 1st gen forum have been talking about this one, so I thought I'd come here to see if any of you can tell me anything about the Wolf3D ECU.

Thanx,
-Spencer

13BAce

Check out http://www.wolfems.com.au/ , http://www.wolfems.com , and http://www.wolfems.com/wolfvb/index.php .

smnc

Thanks, but I guess I should have mentioned I already went to thier sites. I'm more interested in anyone with firsthand experience.

Thanks for the thought tho!

13BAce

I have a Wolf 3D. What do you need to know? There's alot to it.

13BAce

Have you downloaded the manual yet?

RX7SV

They are bringing out a new version "soon" with lots of extra features.

Hahaha. They have been saying that for the last 8 months.

smnc

RX7SV
Well, I'm in no rush here, so I can wait for the new version
I've only recently gotten my new GSL-SE so the ECU will probably be going in sometime during the winter.

13BAce
Great!
Yes I've downloaded it, but I've only just started going through it.

So... to start, how happy are you with it?
What do you like/not like about it?
I've heard some rumours that it's a PITA to install. What was your experience?
How easy is it to program? It looks fairly straight forward, and I've downloaded the software and dinked around with ti a bit.
What's your opinion of the remote control unit?
Lastly, I read it has a security featre that can disable your engine. Have you used it at all? And if so, what do you think of it?


Thanks!
-Spencer

13BAce

If I were you I would wait for the new version. It's supposed to have some nice features. So far it's been working well. My car starts right up in the morning, and I don't have any hot starting problems. My friend--he has a 2001 Corvette--was VERY impressed by my car today.

I'm running 4 1600 cc injectors with a Greddy T-78 turbo. The only real pain is controlling the big primaries at light throttle. You should go through the whole manual. It's HIGHLY recommended reading if you're going to get a Wolf 3D.

The installation is very easy. The Wolf 3D comes with its own harness. I had alot of help from waynespeed. He came to my house to help with the TEC II, but it turned out that the TEC II was bad. So he helped install the Wolf--he and his friend did most of the work. The hardest part is the crank angle sensor modification.

The memory cartridges are great. They make switching maps very easy. Tuning is very user friendly with the keypad. The keypad is really cool. The security feature is also good. I use it all the time. Try sending a PM to waynespeed. He can probably get you a good deal on the Wolf.
Jim

smnc

Jim,
Thanks for all the info!
I'm gonna read the whole manual, but my printer is down right now so I'm reading the manual off my screen. It makes for slow going.

I'll also make sure to pm waynespeed in a bit.

One last question:
How much did you pay for it?

Thanks again,
-Spencer

13BAce

I actually bought it used from a guy in CA. I had spent alot of money on the TEC II. I saw the Wolf 3D on the Parts Trader. So I bought it for $750. I'm glad I bought it because if I didn't my car wouldn't be running.

I think that a new Wolf 3D goes for about $1200.

smnc

Thanks again Jim!

I managed to get my printer working and got through the whole manual last night/this morning, and I think I'm in love. It's an amazing system!

Now all I gotta do is save up while for the new model.

HWO

Anyone got a link handy to the rx7 forum's most famous thread ever? if so send it to the guy asking the question

13BAce

I think that thread was lost in the spring when the forum was hacked. You're trying to start it up again, eh? You should have fun with me. I have a Wolf 3D and a TEC II, but no E6K.

13BAce

I'm very happy with the Wolf so far. I think that the newer version wil be worth the wait.

smnc

What was the most famous thread ever?

-Spencer

13BAce

Wolf 3D vs. Haltech E6K

smnc

Ah... and which one won?

13BAce

It better be good.

13BAce

It was just an ongoing argument. Each ECU has its pluses and minuses.

Wayne

Hello there 13bace
im from australiai was just wondering about that price u quoted for the wollf 3d computer is that in american dollars also i would like to ask how do u like the smoothness of the wolf 3d My brother here in australia builds rottarys everyday and we are currently instaling the new version 4 to my series 4 rx7all tho it has not been released my car is the first official one to have it installedill write back to u about how it went in a week or so any thats all for now
Wayne
s4rx7@hotmail.com

RX7SV

Wayne, how did you get the Wolf before it is released? Does your brother work for one of the Wolf retailers?
What state are you in?
Please keep us informed of how it goes.

13BAce

I'll send you an e-mail Wayne.
Jim
jfrederi@juno.com

13BAce

My car is running pretty smoothly, but I still have to work a few things out: I'm using the stock TPS and 1600 cc primaries, and the car is a little rough under light throttle. I need to tune it a little more and maybe chang my TPS. Even with that problem I'm very happy. The Wolf 3D is doing very well with my setup.

0piston

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what are some of the new features of the 4d?... its been pretty top secret. What are ad/disadvantages comparisons from something such as a Tec 3?

jbontke

Hey 13Bace- How do you have your secondaries ran? Do they spray the whole time or are they controlled by a relay to con on when your under boost? I did this and it really smoothes out the low rpm driving with 1600cc's. Makes tuning alot easier, also. email me jbontke1@home.com