New Plug-in Ecu Coming

[CeJay]

Use BCPR7ES forget platinum plugs and tell your tuner to stop using BKR's in RB's.... they are 2.5mm shorter and only amplify ignition problems due to poor contact.

Hmm might give that a shot, taking the car back once I get the leak fixed, may swap out the plugs for some BCP's instead

Anyone think the PFR plugs are worth the investment?

[STATUS]

Hmm might give that a shot, taking the car back once I get the leak fixed, may swap out the plugs for some BCP's instead

Anyone think the PFR plugs are worth the investment?

i usually have to swap em out for BCP's.

[STATUS]

Hey Trent, have you ever tried, or know of anyone trying, the BUR9EQ plug in an RB?

Expensive for a street plug but if they'll work, they are a group 8 plug I think, so better for a track/drag machine.

thats a rotary plug from memory, on anything over 1.9bar or big hp i like to use the fine flush type electrodes heat ranges 8-10. (many advantages, i wont list) see pic

Edited February 13, 2009 by URAS

[SLAPS]

Trent,

I was concerned with the BKR's due to them being 2.5mm shorter. I measured it all up and dummy fitted with the boot off - no issues with contact, the spring still compresses a lot.

Running bkr7e's i've ran up to 25psi and had no issues with my 300,000km+ 17yr old Nissan coils.

I previously ran BCPR6E's but they were coming out looking too hot. 7's look just right for the power its making.

I've also ran a supposive race NGK copper plug forget the part number. The electrode was a flush type. If anything it felt like it lost a little low/mid range until it got up on boost.

Must admit the only reason I went with BKR7E's is I was unable to find BCPR7E's anywhere

Its all in the head but I swear the V-Grooves (non-S) work/feel a little better.

Edited February 14, 2009 by TheRogue

[Roy]

So here is the litmus test, outside of the Newcastle and associatred Godzilla guys who is installing, running and happy with these ecus?

I am considering it but very happy with the Power Fc but too cheap to buy a boost controller which is making me look at the all up cost of one of these.

Just dont want to fall victim of a NSW version of the Perth Wolf ECU saga where it seemed ppl were pushing an agenda

[KiwiRS4T]

Just a wild question, its probably been asked before, but i couldnt be bothered reading through the 20+ pages.

Does anyone know if there are any decent tuners for the vipec here in Auckland, NZ??

and roughly how much for drive in drive out?

Torque performance are Link dealers. I am sure Soichi will be able to tune them.

[KiwiRS4T]

So here is the litmus test, outside of the Newcastle and associatred Godzilla guys who is installing, running and happy with these ecus?

I am considering it but very happy with the Power Fc but too cheap to buy a boost controller which is making me look at the all up cost of one of these.

Just dont want to fall victim of a NSW version of the Perth Wolf ECU saga where it seemed ppl were pushing an agenda

If you are happy with your Power FC and have time on your hands build yourself a Jaycar IEBC - I had some difficulty building mine (not very electronic) but once installed it is great to use.

[Swiper the Fox]

So here is the litmus test, outside of the Newcastle and associatred Godzilla guys who is installing, running and happy with these ecus?

I am considering it but very happy with the Power Fc but too cheap to buy a boost controller which is making me look at the all up cost of one of these.

Just dont want to fall victim of a NSW version of the Perth Wolf ECU saga where it seemed ppl were pushing an agenda

Autoworx WA...Glen 'lumpy' Cambell...Brett West in Adelaide...JPC in Victoria...URAS in Victoria...ESP in ACT....Mercury Motorsport in QLD...Insight in Sydney...just to name a few. And thats only Australia...they are sold all over the world and are very popular in the US and starting to take off in the UK.

No agenda Roy...im no dealer or reseller of this product...its a great ecu actually....I did want to be a dealer but Ray had his dealer network already set-up from the Autronic days...No conspiracy theory etc. Do you think id risk my car, my reputation and other peoples cars on crappy hardware?

Edited February 17, 2009 by DiRTgarage

[bigmikespec]

So here is the litmus test, outside of the Newcastle and associatred Godzilla guys who is installing, running and happy with these ecus?

I am considering it but very happy with the Power Fc but too cheap to buy a boost controller which is making me look at the all up cost of one of these.

Just dont want to fall victim of a NSW version of the Perth Wolf ECU saga where it seemed ppl were pushing an agenda

I have a V88 installed in my R33 GTR, has not missed a beat since it got tuned in August last year! Installed and tuned by Brett West in Adelaide.

Mike

[chalon]

I have the V44 plug in for an R32 GTR. Installed by Shaun @ Boostworx here in Adelaide.

Very happy with it - runs very smooth, off boost response is better than my Power FC. Only just got it installed and have an intermediate run in tune so haven't explored all the features of the ECU yet, but looking forward to when I do!

[Swiper the Fox]

upgrading the ecu in our circuit gtr from Power FC to Vi-PEC pnp...we will be tuning on the same dyno so will post up some overlay's when finished.

[bubba]

So here is the litmus test, outside of the Newcastle and associatred Godzilla guys who is installing, running and happy with these ecus?

I am considering it but very happy with the Power Fc but too cheap to buy a boost controller which is making me look at the all up cost of one of these.

Just dont want to fall victim of a NSW version of the Perth Wolf ECU saga where it seemed ppl were pushing an agenda

They're selling like hotcakes over here in WA and haven't heard anything bad so far, I will be ditching the Haltech in my Stag soon and going with the Vipec.

Not sure on whether to get a Vipec for the 32.. thinking of going a remap again (or Nistune nowadays) until I max out the z32 afm, then probably look at a Vipec to run the 30.

[TiTAN]

my car is running a plugin board, which i upgraded to from a powerfc. Very happy with the results.

[STATUS]

upgrading the ecu in our circuit gtr from Power FC to Vi-PEC pnp...we will be tuning on the same dyno so will post up some overlay's when finished.

not to be smart but there should be no differrence in power, both do the same thing. I have matched the PFC, LINK, MOTEC install on GTR's with the emanage ultimate...... takes longer to get the final result with the EMU but both graphs are identical. Its the other niceties of the better ecu's which make it a good upgrade.

They're selling like hotcakes over here in WA and haven't heard anything bad so far, I will be ditching the Haltech in my Stag soon and going with the Vipec.

Not sure on whether to get a Vipec for the 32.. thinking of going a remap again (or Nistune nowadays) until I max out the z32 afm, then probably look at a Vipec to run the 30.

why ditch the Haltech? if its a e11v2 i cant see the point... sure the software is clunky but they tune up good.

Edited February 18, 2009 by URAS

[bubba]

Maybe I don't know enough about the Haltech (I didn't put it in, and yes it's an e11v2) but I don't think it's talking to the auto properly, 1-2 shifts in particular, and high rpm and WOT really doesn't want to go into gear, if I back off ever so slightly OR let it hit the limiter once, in she goes..

Was talking with Autoworx and he said he should be able to get the Vipec shifting the auto to within 90% of factory shifts..

[Wacky Dee]

so how much does a vipec v44/88 cost ? are they AFM or MAP based and if the latter, does the r34 gtt require any extra sensors ?

[Swiper the Fox]

so how much does a vipec v44/88 cost ? are they AFM or MAP based and if the latter, does the r34 gtt require any extra sensors ?

Vi-PEC skyline plug-in is $1750 and has the map sensor built in. It runs all the factory sensors and AFM support is due on the next firmware upgrade.

Edited February 18, 2009 by DiRTgarage

[TiTAN]

it requires an intake temp sensor to be fitted also, this comes supplied with the ECU.

[CeJay]

PFR6A Plugs seem to have my car idling slightly better, only time will tell though, still happy with the VIPEC so far.

[paulr33]

agree with trent

if someone makes more power when they change ecu's, the previous ecu wasnt setup correctly