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i have a EA82T with standard ecu, i would like to change to something more useable,and programable. Any suggestions on which brand would be better suited or easier to use etc Not looking to blow a years wages on a top unit just something thats good a reliable.

any ideas??

steff.................

is your ea82 standard? or modified or what???

personally i dont think its even worth doing if the motor is anything short of highly modified

mat over here ran a microtech mt8 on his... can i didnt think the motor performed especially good, even with a wrx turbo and intercooler


dave

pretty much standard, just fully rebuilt and when i had the heads done they were ported and polished,lightened and balanced rods,crank and flywheel, apart from that it was all as factory bar slightly over sized pistons. I run a rising rate fuel reg and have the boost set at 9 psi. The main reason i am looking to change is i have no way of checking the standard ecu as the dyno plug is shagged so i cant connect a scan tool etc to set mixtures,timing etc etc


steff...............

something simple would prolly be ample for ur motor

something like a wolf 3D, microtec mt8 (one for sale on here), or even a haltec e6x.... all reasonably priced computer......but once u buy a ecu u still need to get it tuned to run the motor so its not gonna be a cheap thing regardless how u do it


dave

one for sale here? i cant find one, mite help if i open my eyes then hey


steff.............

im the one who has one for sale- the aformentioned microtech mt8
was gonna sell it with the motor but meh if you want it send me a pm.
btw where are you.

Check out this one.

adaptronic.com.au

I just fitted one to my Suzuki Cappuccino and got a 14% increase in power over standard and heaps more torque.
Also fitted their Vidigauge" unit to monitor whatever I want in real time.

i'd definately say microtech, maybe since i sell them cheap and i have used them lots. best value for money there is imo. the cheapest microtech new is the lt10s (more inputs and outputs compared to an mt8 or lt8), but other than that pretty much the same. they are simple to install and simple to use.

i use a lt8s on my astina and it's na. i didnt make a huge gain in power (only 4kw at the wheels) on the inital tune, but it made that everywhere. took 0.6 seconds off my 1/4 mile time alone! there'd be even greater gains on a turbo engine because of the a/f ratios and more appropriate timing

I have an EA82T in an 89 brumby and its got an EMS stinger. Can't tell you much about it but goes alright. Just another option on the market out there.

An ecu can be strongly influenced by the tuning shops nearby and the cost involved in the installation and dyno time. Every workshop has there preferred unit. That been said the ems and microtech are the best bang for buck basic unit as long as you find a shop willing and able to tune them.
Keep this in mind also
my 2c

Absolutely go with the brand preferred by your tuner. It is the single most important reason when choosing an ECU.

Dont agree, the Adaptronic is easy to set up, monitor and is self learning/tuning whilst driving. My local dyno guy hadnt seen one before but was really impressed.