Tuned By Shawn

Hi everyone,

I am heading to PRI specifically to check out Haltech's new ECU NEXUS! This is the next generation in wire-in ECU! I will be speaking with the R & D manager (Andy Wyatt) about this unit specifically to get as many details about this unit!

Just from this initial release email this will be one of the best all included wire-in unit available on the market!


What is NEXUS?

Once in a while a device comes along that forces us to rethink the way we do things.

A device that revolutionizes the way we connect, tune and manage high performance engines.

A device that makes everything easier, quicker and better.

We believe the new NEXUS is such a device.


• A data logger
• A power distribution module
• A dual channel universal wideband controller
• A high speed wi-fi communications module
• A new generation engine management system

All natively interconnected with each other
All programmable with one single piece of software


Haltech Nexus - New ECU for 2020

Haltech Nexus - New ECU for 2020

Tuned By Shawn

• 18 x high current injector drivers
• 12 x ignition drivers
• 12 x 8A outputs
• 4 x 25A outputs
• 23 x AVI
• 10 x SPI
• 8 x DPO
• 2 x knock control
• 3 x independent CAN bus systems
• Dual DBW control
• Wireless communication
• 150 channel, 1kHz logging with 512MB of logging space
• Dual channel O2 wideband controller capable of running LSU4.9 and NTK sensors
• Auto transmission control
• A brand new, easy to use, intuitive software

mrselfdestruct1994

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Looking forward to hearing more on this, could be one to keep a close eye on! Thanks for the update.

cloud9

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Either my search skill sucks or this thing doesn't exist on the internet yet. Exited to hear more about this. Please update when you learn more.

dguy

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Cool, I hope it's not based on anything RacePak related and they keep distancing themselves from them.

RX7 RAGE

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It looks like a wireless router.

C. Ludwig

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Available March 2020. No price announced.

Zepticon

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So this is the first Haltech branded Adaptronic product? Andy is the Adaptronic guy right?

C. Ludwig

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dguy

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I doubt that, though I'm sure his expertise was folded in to development strategies/solutions.

SwappedNA

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I saw the name Andy and figured it was the former proprietor of Adaptronic. I'm not saying i'm correct with my assumption, because it is just an assumption, but, that's kinda lame. Market your own product of your own company as the best thing since sliced bread for our application, drop the forums and support documentation, cash out in a buyout, then start advocating for how great this 'new' product is, what does that say about the old one??

Anyway, rant aside, Wire in ECU's just absolutely annoy me, If they are spending the R&D on all of the features the new EMS' come with, go the extra ten feet and include a harness, or a patch harness to plug into factory harness.

TwinCharged RX7

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There's not much reason for Plug and Play harness with this. This is PDM and other functions, no reason for that if you are Plug and Play with stock harness.

newtgomez

Chances are that if you're considering buying an ecu with these capabilities, the last thing in your mind would be trying to have a PnP solution. It would be way too complicated implementing PDM strategies to specific cars. Wire in models are pretty awesome once you start playing with them especially since our cars are getting so old that our components are wearing out over time. I can't wait to see what the Nexus can do and how much it's going to cost.

vqturbo

I asked this on their IG account but did they mention if any switch panels are compatible or are they coming out with their own product? This looks like a better option for me than to piecemeal every module.

I forget but i'm pretty sure the Elite 2500 I have in a box still needs the wideband CAN module kit which is what ~ $450 (minus the sensors for the nexus)? And the SmartWire PDM is ~$1850. I believe I paid roughly $1900 for the 2500. Not sure what a comparable data-logger would be and an argument could be made that the built-in function in the the 2500 is sufficient but it could a better value depending on the final MSRP for the Nexus. Im sure someone with far more insight can provide a more comprehensive cost comparison of what it needs to be priced for.

Tuned By Shawn

Haltech has a large team of engineers working on this project so there are many individuals who help with the development of the product. The hardware/software architecture shares many aspects of both Haltech and Adaptronic. Lets take a gander at the Haltech naming nomenclature "Haltech Elite 2500" and now lets take a look at the new ECU - "Haltech Nexus R5" I foresee great things coming in the future!

The Nexus R5 is the premium Motosports equivalent ECU for Haltech. Really designed for high end ground up builds.

As for others the Adaptronic product is still by far the best bang for your buck which I do understand for users that want to do everything for themselves the resources are limited I totally understand that.

Tuned By Shawn

I have listed the product on my site for pre-order. The units are available for purchase July 1st from Haltech. https://www.tunedbyshawn.com/collect...ltech-nexus-r5

vqturbo

$3895 - so not far off from a 2500 and the Smartwire PDM. Still looks like a better route at least for my application.

dguy

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If it were even 25% more than a 2500 and a Smartwire it would be the better choice assuming they're not using RacePak software to program the PDM portion of the unit. I'm actually surprised at how cheap this is.

estevan62274

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Seems pricey but considering all you get with it then it's a good deal.
Kinda like a EFR iwg turbo, which includes wastegate, BOV and boost control solenoid.
Pricey but you get alot with it, that otherwise you'd have to buy separately.

Tuned By Shawn

Also if you are a drag racer it includes the Torque Management functions from the 2500T!

Cheers,

Shawn Christenson

vqturbo

I'd use it in the mid-engine 20B REPU project

Tuned By Shawn

The software is a brand new application that fully integrates both the PDM and the ECU together as one unit. You can do cool things like scope the power going to your ignition outputs to see how many amps each coil charge is taking! This really helps when troubleshooting a damaged coil!

Cheers,

Shawn Christenson

dguy

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So, like every other PDM that isn't a piece of **** like the Smartwires were :P. Itll be interesting to see how fully featured it is compared to newer/other offerings, I believe I'll be receiving a pre-production unit of AiMs new PDM32 if anyone is curious.

R-R-Rx7

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already released (in europe anyway)
im expecting mine in the next couple of days

dguy

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The AiM gear? Yeah, they're technically released, and hardware and firmware is finalized however apparently the software and its interop is still buggy enough where they're not releasing to the Americas yet for fear of support nightmares, I think there were also other promises in Europe which is why its being pushed out before its actually done. Also most of the people that I know that were supposed to get theirs are still waiting so I think its kind of like "Yeah yeah, its released, the check is in the mail" kind of thing.

If/when I receive one and I get to play with it I think I'll start a thread. Sorry to clutter up this one. Back to Halteezy.