I'm having problems getting an SEFI-8LO system and I'm looking for alternatives. Does anyone know where to get a reasonable price on a Motec M48 system?

Doing some looking myself, just haven't found anything yet.

Thanks,
Jim

 

good place to start. or check some of the local hot Porsche race shops.

MoTeC Systems USA

Address
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Telephone
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Thanks Tim. I know where I can buy one from, but it's almost impossible to do comparison shopping on the internet and my only other choice is to call each shop, get a price, figure out where the best deal is, and... don't have time for that, or the patience.

Luckily it looks like they're going to come through with the SEFI-8LO. They're waiting on one component and it should ship Thursday or Friday.

Thanks again!

 

what is an SEFI-8LO anyway? Motec is not advertised as much but I remember looking at a complete system for about $7500 with out all the options. only the basics. what type car is this for also?

 

SEFI-8LO started out as a Fel-Pro product, then Speed Pro, and now is a FAST (can't remember what that stands for, but it's the same product) aftermarket engine management system.

S(equential)
E(electronic)
F(uel)
I(njection)
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8 (eight!)
LO (low impedance injector driver)

Basically a Haltech with better software, for a little more reasonable price. I paid $1,790 for my SEFI-8LO and $300 for the splice harness to tap into my LT1. Mil-spec connectors, latest version of C-Com software, etc. The engine will be dyno tuned before it ever gets installed in my car, which is nice.

The Motec M48 would have been nice since I could have converted to coil-per-cylinder (not absolutely necessary, but it is cool looking), but at more than twice the price. An optical distributor "elimination" kit would only cost ~$750 and still allow me to do the same thing, if I chose.

 

When I was first looking for engine management systems for the rotary I did see the Fel-Pro system, but it seemed to be marketed at the domestic V8 crowd. I have heard some guys are using it on the rotary motor, but I have not seen anything myself. I did see lots of V8 conversions and alot of thier accessories are made for this type conversion. the Haltech is actually a little cheeper at about $1200 w/harness, but you would have to build your own harness adapter. the Haltech could also be used with out the distributor, but you would need to make a chopper wheel and bracket for the pick up. could also be direct fire with four dual post coils in a wasted spark setup like most OEM systems. I opted for the Haltech for the support I found for the rotary engine. Once you have yours up and running I would love to hear how well the FelPro system works and some of the benefits it has. good luck