ADD Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Guys, i may have found an AEM standalone ecu to buy, ive been looking but cant find much, what sort of functions do these ecu's offer? cheers ADD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Depends what model it is http://www.aemelectronics.com/engine-management-systems-9/?osCsid=25aluu3166c8m5phr8g29drha3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADD Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 ah ok i think its a version 1 or series 1?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 ah ok i think its a version 1 or series 1?! You will also need a HKS DLI as it converts the MKIV to wasted spark, there is one for sale on here at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADD Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 yep this comes with the ecu im buying luckily... am i right in saying they have launch control? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 yep this comes with the ecu im buying luckily... am i right in saying they have launch control? Yeah, it works really well, when I use to run an AEM I used it a lot. There is a nice function that allows you to have it active all the time, ie when stationary its active and when set with an exit speed of approx 12mph enable you to use it when ever you feel like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADD Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 sounds good, think it may take me a while to figure all this out! is that all controlled on the DLI thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 sounds good, think it may take me a while to figure all this out! is that all controlled on the DLI thing? DLI is dumb, its just wired in and works, there is nothing to setup. The AEM on the other hand should be setup by someone who knows what they are doing, very easy to make a mistake and pop goes your engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADD Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 DLI is dumb, its just wired in and works, there is nothing to setup. The AEM on the other hand should be setup by someone who knows what they are doing, very easy to make a mistake and pop goes your engine oh blimey ok..... what does DLI stand for? i presume it acts as a boost controller etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Thought your car was auto? not a good idea to fit this ecu with an auto box, beside that the version one has a lot of reported problems ive read of late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADD Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 Thought your car was auto? not a good idea to fit this ecu with an auto box, beside that the version one has a lot of reported problems ive read of late. are you able to keep stock ecu to control autobox? cheers jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 oh blimey ok..... what does DLI stand for? i presume it acts as a boost controller etc Its nothing to do with boost at all, its an ignition amp, it boosts the spark power as the coil charge time is halved by switching to wasted spark from the stock direct fire setup. Most other ECUs dont have this issue as they have enough ignition outputs to drive all six coils properly and maintain direct fire ignition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 are you able to keep stock ecu to control autobox? cheers jamie Not with the aem i dont think, syvecs/f-con/motec are your decent options id say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 are you able to keep stock ecu to control autobox? cheers jamie If your auto and looking to run piggyback then a AEM FIC, E-Manage or a Syvecs S6GP would be much better options Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADD Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 ok chaps thanks allot for your help! i will start looking into this properly.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraHuman Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 The AEM will support the auto box no problem, Ryan did mine and it shifted like stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADD Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 The AEM will support the auto box no problem, Ryan did mine and it shifted like stock. oh ok mate thats good. what do you think of the ecu? do you use the launch control? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 The AEM will support the auto box no problem, Ryan did mine and it shifted like stock. That was not on a stock auto box though was it? the higher line pressure with the boostlogic box makes the gear changes a lot smoother ive read. Ryan wont recommend this combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraHuman Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 The BL box is pretty much just a beefed up stocker (clutch plates etc). He may not recommend it but it works fine, I had 2 years and change on that set-up and it never missed a beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 ADD, get some advice from your chosen mapper before you buy this ecu is my advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADD Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 ADD, get some advice from your chosen mapper before you buy this ecu is my advice. yeah think i will, cheers lads for all your input... i just wanna be able to drive the car ya know! its a complete waste sat in the garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 How come you have a car with a single on it and are only now asking about ECU? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADD Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 How come you have a car with a single on it and are only now asking about ECU? ive had an EMU on it for years Rob but its causing some problem regarding start up and fuelng so want to go to standalone... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 ive had an EMU on it for years Rob but its causing some problem regarding start up and fuelng so want to go to standalone... Ahh im with you. I would suggest a call to Ryan, see what he advises Nothing to stop you having a read around the subject to find a bit more out so you understand what he is saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan.G Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Recently i have been able to make the Aem piggyback on top of stock auto ecu like the fcon and it works fine. Not as good as a syvecs does it but just as good as lots of Fcons which run with no issues. Will be a damn lot better than the EMU on your car currently and with the prices of AEM series 1 for the supra these days i think it will be your best bet with current budget ADD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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