72RSbug Officially Full-On Dubber
266 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·
will a Microtech MTX8 Race + Microtech dash work on a EJ20 twin turbo as wel as on an EJ20 single turbo please?
can anyone verify this please?
LOWBUG Insano Dub Head
738 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·
Maybe
seagull Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber
4,979 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·
Dont buy second hand get a new one , just look at the problems Matt has had over the last year .
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72RSbug Officially Full-On Dubber
266 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·
I emailed Microtech about it and they just had a new version suitable for my engine for not much more then that second hand unit so I think I'll go with that.
Thing is I don't have any wiring what so ever with my engine(not even the spark plug wires), are they usually all included in an aftermarket loom like the one from Microtech?
Thing is I don't have any wiring what so ever with my engine(not even the spark plug wires), are they usually all included in an aftermarket loom like the one from Microtech?
lugnuts Custom Title Time!
1,070 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
From what ive heard here most people buy a half-cut it includes almost everything from the windscreen forward which includes ALL the wiring.:o
boof2332 Custom Title Time!
1,210 posts · joined May 2004 ·
FOR ANYONES SANITY....do not ever buy a second hand ecu. Does you motor run 2 coil packs in the centre, or pack on plug? A new loom does not have any plugs for the motor..it is assumed you will already have them. You will need to get injector plugs and wire up cam, crank, o2, water and air intake temp, throttle position sensor and a map hose. And of course coil pacs.
A seond hand unit would have been tuned for a totally different car, and would probably not have initially worked as the cold start is different on subaru.
Matt
A seond hand unit would have been tuned for a totally different car, and would probably not have initially worked as the cold start is different on subaru.
Matt
boof2332 Custom Title Time!
1,210 posts · joined May 2004 ·
Also, have a look at EMS, thats where I got my new ignition module from today...really nice guys and a product with heaps more features than the microtech.
Matt
Matt
72RSbug Officially Full-On Dubber
266 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·
Don't exactly know what you mean (my English isn't so good) but I'll try to explain, the engine has 1 black plasticDoes you motor run 2 coil packs in the centre, or pack on plug?
I've looked into EMS but that was more expensive and my budget doesn't allow for that at the moment unfortunately.
gayanne Officially Full-On Dubber
307 posts · joined May 2004 ·
The computer that 72RSbug wants to buy is MTX-8 with sequential Fire Ver.2.0 race, its set up for a Ej20t with full wiring loom,4 bosch coil packs,Dash unit.Microtech will not sell a whole package like this for $1200 .(It is second hand but in good condition not all second hand stuff is bad. )Just to note the MTX series is a better unit then the LT series.Why iam selling this just does not suit my set up.JVLRacing
seagull Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber
4,979 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·
I can assure you gayanne , my quote was not agaist your ecu for sale .:beer
O Please show us some big photos Matt ! smoke form the tyres would be good as well :bounce
O Please show us some big photos Matt ! smoke form the tyres would be good as well :bounce
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ricola Wolfsburg Wizard
437 posts · joined Feb 2003 ·
Which is the main Microtech site?
I've seen http://www.microtech-efi.com
and
http://www.microtechefi.com
Both list different ranges. It seems that the second site lists the LT8s as the latest but you need to use external igniters adding more cost. I was thinking the LTX8s would be fine for what I need but I would like to get the latest versions to get all the latest improvements...
Rich
I've seen http://www.microtech-efi.com
and
http://www.microtechefi.com
Both list different ranges. It seems that the second site lists the LT8s as the latest but you need to use external igniters adding more cost. I was thinking the LTX8s would be fine for what I need but I would like to get the latest versions to get all the latest improvements...
Rich
boof2332 Custom Title Time!
1,210 posts · joined May 2004 ·
Its funny, the Australian website is not actually run by Microtech manufacturer. I have a LT8...but not and x, so I have to run ignition module. I was on the phone to IN THE WEEDS yesterday as he was wiring up his mt8s and he was told it did not need an external ignitor. Seems his subaru loom was, like mine, damaged and causing shorts in the coils.
New wires must be run to all sensors, coil packs and injectors to avoid time wasting and possible ecu damage.
Please learn from my mistakes!
Matt
New wires must be run to all sensors, coil packs and injectors to avoid time wasting and possible ecu damage.
Please learn from my mistakes!
Matt
boof2332 Custom Title Time!
1,210 posts · joined May 2004 ·
Just had a quick look at the sites. If getting an ecu it has to have an "x" in the description...ie. ltx8s. This will denote that it has inbuilt ignition modules/ignitors. The second site has no contact details and when I was at Microtech yesterday, they said they do not have a 4x ignition module. I ended up getting one off EMS for $117. The subaru one is $570.
The external coil packs are a bargain at $75 a pair when subaru ones are $180 each.
Call them direct after 1.30 mon to friday( they dont answer in the morning) 02 98085233. This will avoid buying off a distributor, who may have old stock.
Matt
The external coil packs are a bargain at $75 a pair when subaru ones are $180 each.
Call them direct after 1.30 mon to friday( they dont answer in the morning) 02 98085233. This will avoid buying off a distributor, who may have old stock.
Matt
gayanne Officially Full-On Dubber
307 posts · joined May 2004 ·
😀😀there was no offence taken seagull thanks anyway😉JVLRacingseagull wrote:I can assure you gayanne , my quote was not agaist your ecu for sale .:beer
O Please show us some big photos Matt ! smoke form the tyres would be good as well :bounce
gayanne Officially Full-On Dubber
307 posts · joined May 2004 ·
Hi Matt ,just read site Microtech and said 4+ignition module ,sounds like cut backs on stock to me. nothing mention about Lti series.When i bought the MTX-8series race they said i had to use 4 coils for the sequential fire for optium performance.They also said must use for hypo subie motors as well.JVLRacingboof2332 wrote:Just had a quick look at the sites. If getting an ecu it has to have an "x" in the description...ie. ltx8s. This will denote that it has inbuilt ignition modules/ignitors. The second site has no contact details and when I was at Microtech yesterday, they said they do not have a 4x ignition module. I ended up getting one off EMS for $117. The subaru one is $570.
The external coil packs are a bargain at $75 a pair when subaru ones are $180 each.
Call them direct after 1.30 mon to friday( they dont answer in the morning) 02 98085233. This will avoid buying off a distributor, who may have old stock.
Matt
gayanne Officially Full-On Dubber
307 posts · joined May 2004 ·
Been over that bridge a few times myself Matt!Wiring looms become damage if curled up to tight,loom ties are to tight, rubbing agaisnt rought surfaces or poor packaging etc.Must as rule lay wiring looms straight as possible.(Take alook at pics from valla show on my car 2004) JVLRacing.boof2332 wrote:Its funny, the Australian website is not actually run by Microtech manufacturer. I have a LT8...but not and x, so I have to run ignition module. I was on the phone to IN THE WEEDS yesterday as he was wiring up his mt8s and he was told it did not need an external ignitor. Seems his subaru loom was, like mine, damaged and causing shorts in the coils.
New wires must be run to all sensors, coil packs and injectors to avoid time wasting and possible ecu damage.
Please learn from my mistakes!
Matt
malcolm Insano Dub Head
812 posts · joined Nov 2004 ·
go altronic
lugnuts Custom Title Time!
1,070 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Thats autronic :P
72RSbug Officially Full-On Dubber
266 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·
Only wiring harness I found so far
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5952849538&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1
Is this any good? can the software be changed afterwards to increase HP like with the Microtech units?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5952849538&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1
Is this any good? can the software be changed afterwards to increase HP like with the Microtech units?
72RSbug Officially Full-On Dubber
266 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·
If I buy this Link kit in the last link I'll just have to connect those wires to the correct connectors on the engine and no need for the stock ECU from what I can make of it.
Only thing I'm still in doubt about is the coil packs, are those the coil packs in that picture or would I need to purchase them seperately?
If anyone can help me out on this that would be great, I'm tired of waiting and want to get the RSbug on the road.
Only thing I'm still in doubt about is the coil packs, are those the coil packs in that picture or would I need to purchase them seperately?
If anyone can help me out on this that would be great, I'm tired of waiting and want to get the RSbug on the road.
ricola Wolfsburg Wizard
437 posts · joined Feb 2003 ·
There is a guy on the yahoo subbug forum who is running a Link plus with twin turbo EJ20, he has also put up his map in the files section so it can definitely be done!
Rich
Rich
72RSbug Officially Full-On Dubber
266 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·
That might be interesting, do you have an email adres for that person so I can contact him(you can send it to tomvandenreijt@hotmail.com).
ricola Wolfsburg Wizard
437 posts · joined Feb 2003 ·
I see you found him then :thumb
Rich
Rich
72RSbug Officially Full-On Dubber
266 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·
@ricola, yep and he's a very helpfull man 🙂
Finally got some info on the engine management as wel,
Outback in the U.S. charges 1850 dollars US for this package: Linkplus+base program+ignitors+wiring
Another US based distributor (link-electro-USA) charges 1552 dollars US for : Linkplus+program+break-out loom (don't know exactly what that means.
No to decide from where to order.
Finally got some info on the engine management as wel,
Outback in the U.S. charges 1850 dollars US for this package: Linkplus+base program+ignitors+wiring
Another US based distributor (link-electro-USA) charges 1552 dollars US for : Linkplus+program+break-out loom (don't know exactly what that means.
No to decide from where to order.
boof2332 Custom Title Time!
1,210 posts · joined May 2004 ·
Dude, they do not include coils. be careful that the system is not a piggyback computer which attatches to the stock ecu and gives it tunable options. Possibly the "breakout" ecu could be one of these.
I am downloading the catalog with price list as I write this....depending on the price and how much you wanted to spend....get MOTEC. Heaps better than what you are looking at.
Matt
I am downloading the catalog with price list as I write this....depending on the price and how much you wanted to spend....get MOTEC. Heaps better than what you are looking at.
Matt
72RSbug Officially Full-On Dubber
266 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·
I've looked into Motec but it was twice the price unfortunately
seagull Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber
4,979 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·
my new toy ke25 corolla has a wolf 2 D , this a a fuel only system but it works very well , has a turbo time thingo fitted , but have been told could be better , its a $ thing .
but I can tell you smoke does come from my back tyres Matt !
but I can tell you smoke does come from my back tyres Matt !
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