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 bugzla
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| posted on March 26th, 2016 at 06:37 AM |
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ecu
I have to ask the question 98 % of all subi conversions are done with the oem one with expense of shortening running into problems with key fobs why
dont most go into a programmable computer instead with adjustablity and less hassle or is there something im missing does the law frown on it or
something like to hear your views
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| posted on March 26th, 2016 at 07:44 AM |
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Hi
To legally register a conversion you would most likely need to use a stock ECU. I started of with a stock ECU, then I went to a plug n play Autronic,
now I'm using a stand alone Adaptronic 1280, in hindsight I wish that I went to Haltech plug n play unit. I was able to wire up about 80% of my
harness but some things like variable cam timing, cam and crank angle sensors I left to an expert.
There is also more tuning time requited for a stand alone ECU. The stock ECU has some pretty cool features as well. I went stand alone so that I could
run a flex fuel sensor for E85 & 98
Steve
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| posted on March 26th, 2016 at 08:21 AM |
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The expense of shortening a wiring loom is between $250-550 for a professional job compared to a couple of thousand for an aftermarket ECU + $$$$ for
Dyno time?
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| posted on March 26th, 2016 at 03:19 PM |
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this is the thing i have a motor but no ecu no loom only motor loom think between time and expensive of buying them 2nd hand it would be a better
option just to wire in a after market unit and get a better state of tune as well
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| posted on March 26th, 2016 at 04:08 PM |
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What motor do you have?
Quote of the week
"Do I wish to send them to you again, nope, no interest can't be bothered really, to much hassle for little or no return."
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| posted on March 26th, 2016 at 04:21 PM |
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If it's a standard motor, you won't get a better state of tune with an aftermarket ECU.
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| posted on March 26th, 2016 at 06:16 PM |
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posted by 11CAB
If it's a standard motor, you won't get a better state of tune with an aftermarket ECU.
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| posted on March 26th, 2016 at 06:52 PM |
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My first conversion I went with a Wolf 3d computer. Wiring was straight forward but it needed tuning on the dyno. 8 hrs to get it right as it needed a
few bits and cost $1200. The last few conversions I have run standard ecu and power results, fuel economy and reliability have been better than
aftermarket ecu.
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| posted on March 28th, 2016 at 08:01 AM |
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have a subi ej20 n/a no, only engine harness no computer nor do i have ecu harness
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| posted on March 28th, 2016 at 01:49 PM |
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Talk to Al Butler at Sunspares in Brisbane, he might be able to source a loom and modify it for you
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