Autronics Ecu's

[tezflow]

Hey guys i went to a well known performance workshop in melbourne on friday after work with a list of mods that i wanted done now i have the cash saved. They asked me though they will tune ANY ecu they 'prefer' to use autronic which they also coincidentaly sell there. I know everyone will recomend a product they make the most money on, but i just wanted to know if anyone has used them on thier skylines and if so how much they cost. I just don want to be overcharged because after having a very quick look through www.autronic.com i didnt see any prices so i dont know wat is acceptable to pay for the product?

Thanks

[GTR1993]

Autronic is a very good ECU, i use them. I would say Autronic and motec are in there own league, then pretty much everything else is below them. Motec is better for some cases, like they can use any trigger disc where autronic can not (you will have to sway yours for one that works with the autronic.

As for prices the new SM4 i would say you could pick up for around the 2000+ mark maby bit more bit less depends who you know. Also depends on such things as trigger discs etc.

What do they want to charge you for it?

[R31Nismoid]

What are the mods?

Whats the intended application of the car?

Whats the power goal?

Whats the budget?

etc etc.

As you said, they sell it so they will reccomend it... but doesnt mean its the best thing (cost wise).

[tezflow]

What are the mods?

Whats the intended application of the car?

Whats the power goal?

Whats the budget?

etc etc.

As you said, they sell it so they will reccomend it... but doesnt mean its the best thing (cost wise).

Power goals for now about 250rwkw, mods are exhaust, cooler, fuel pump injectors, hiflo turbo , they wanted $1800 for it plus around $600 to hook it up and tune it.

Edited September 17, 2006 by tezflow

[Adriano]

I love Autronics, but for your application, i would use a power fc, save you over $1000 straight up.

[tezflow]

I love Autronics, but for your application, i would use a power fc, save you over $1000 straight up.

So do u mean that autronics are not necessary for that sort of power levels and those sorts of mods? I would assume though that since they seem to have alot more functions than the PFC you would be able to get a much better tune out of it?

[R31Nismoid]

Total overkill dude IMO.

And your in Melb to start, so anything other than replacement ECU's can cause a headache if you get pinned by the EPA or otherwise.

In melb i would only rever use a replacement if its a street driven car

[Leewah]

PowerFC will do the job fine.

Autronics and Motecs as mentioned previously are much more thorough and complete ECUs where you can control nearly EVERYTHING to do with the car including antillag and NOS.

I run an Autronic SMC with optional CDI. Never had a problem except for cold start. This is what makes the Motecs better IMO but I couldn't justify the extra $$$ simply for a cold start option.

[2BNVS]

yeh for ur application the power fc will be fine, mine at 245rwkw was perfect, now running 500rwhp and basically having mostly custon parts on the motor i run an Autronic SM4 with CDi...awesome ecu no doubt about it, but yeh bit overkill for what u are aiming for IMO.

ben...