_FNQ_rolla_ Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Hi all, I’m in the market for an aftermarket ECU (I have an idea (brand) what I want) and I have had a look at a few of the major brands out there on the internet and most of them read well but I want to hear from you. What are the Good / Bad and Interesting things from your experiences. (Please do not rubbish brands and go into a little depth as to why it is good or bad and what you would use) Mods please move this under the correct heading if I have placed it in the incorrect place or delete it if there is another thread which I have not come across…… thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 I have worked with a lot of big name ecu's (link, apexi, motec, haltech, adaptronic, greddy & microtech), If you want a good reliable ecu that is easy to deal with and is not overly expensive then go for the Haltech, if you have a fair bit of money to throw at an ecu then go with a motec. I wouldn't bother with any of the others but that is my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickn5k Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 If you want a good reliable ecu that is easy to deal with and is not overly expensive then go for the Haltech, if you have a fair bit of money to throw at an ecu then go with a motec. I wouldn't bother with any of the others but that is my opinion. Quoted for truth!!! Best advise I've ever had regarding ecu's is "find a tuner your happy to take your car to, and ask what he wants to tune." Btw with Motech the more you want in features the more you pay. Also I've got a haltech going in both the KE-11 and the datto. Stu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencer[RL] Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 (edited) Yup everything said is the best info you going to get . Best budget = haltech Best fat wallet = motec Edited January 10, 2012 by Spencer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinky Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Something to watch out for while you buy. You will find the brand Microtech come up just as cheap and sometimes cheaper than it's Haltech counterpart. Be warned that when a Microtech is purchased it is pre-built by the manufacturer to suit a specific motor. So basically NEVER buy a Microtech second hand unless it is specifically for YOUR motor. You can send the ECU back to Microtech and get them to change it but for the cost you could just buy a Haltech and be done with it. Another brand you could look into is Wolf 3d v4 and up. I myself would recommend a Haltech because of their simplicity and parts availability. Also they use GM sensors which are in plague proportions. I run a dinosaur Haltech E6 on my 5k EFI, soon to be supercharged. A question for you. What motor do you want this for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Master of Awesome Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 As stated talk to the person that's going to tune it, no use buying an ECU then going around to people nearby and they have no idea about it, then having to drive hours whenever you need a tune. Hear a lot of people talk about their Adaptronics losing their tune, don't know if its specific tuners that do it wrong or an ECU issue. Link G4 is good stuff, reasonably priced too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencer[RL] Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 (edited) Yea i nearlly fell into that microtech trap. can't remember exactly what they quoted me to change from a Rb25 to a 4k-e was around $200-$300 Edited January 11, 2012 by Spencer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shayden Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 anyone try the megasquirt v3 ecu ? heard they wer as good if not better then haltech n microtec at the fraction of the cost.. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_FNQ_rolla_ Posted January 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 Great feed back on some of the different brands of ECU’s, I just wanted to hear what some of you are running and the Good / Bad and the Ugly of different ECU’s. The ECU that I am considering is ViPEC Model V44. Has anyone had any experience with these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 Great feed back on some of the different brands of ECU’s, I just wanted to hear what some of you are running and the Good / Bad and the Ugly of different ECU’s. The ECU that I am considering is ViPEC Model V44. Has anyone had any experience with these? Jason on twincam forums uses vipec, maybe shoot him a pm - http://forum.twincam.org.au/index.php?/user/10-jason/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shayden Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 Great feed back on some of the different brands of ECU’s, I just wanted to hear what some of you are running and the Good / Bad and the Ugly of different ECU’s. The ECU that I am considering is ViPEC Model V44. Has anyone had any experience with these? jus had a read of these ecu looks like itll wuld hav a nice price tag.., if u don't mind lemme knw how u go findin a ecu, as I'm in the same boat as u thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_FNQ_rolla_ Posted January 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 (edited) One of the main reasons I'm going for a Vipec is Ray Hall (from Ray Hall Turbochargers) up here in Cairns is also building a 7AGTE 20V and he is the Vipec dealer. He is will be using a Vipec on his motor and will be tuning mine. Yeah I have seen some of Jason’s work from Twincam Thanks Edited January 11, 2012 by _FNQ_rolla_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinky Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 anyone try the megasquirt v3 ecu ? heard they wer as good if not better then haltech n microtec at the fraction of the cost.. :) I would only go with megasquirt if you have good electronics knowledge. You can get pre built kits but for the price you could find yourself a Haltech E6X/E8, which are far better ECUs (in my opinion). I just find them easy to understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shayden Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 has anyone used adaptronic.., are they any good for the price ? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shayden Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 I would only go with megasquirt if you have good electronics knowledge. You can get pre built kits but for the price you could find yourself a Haltech E6X/E8, which are far better ECUs (in my opinion). I just find them easy to understand. honestly ive heard very mixed things bout ms and alot of people that get it rite apprently are extremly happy n wuldnt change.... and others say theyve had so many problems theyve had to jus buy a different ecu.. but yeh atm I'm callin tuners around to see what they like to tune best and which have got base maps best suited. so far adaptronic is the favourite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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