GTR ECU: MoTeC or Autronic?

[GTR-Ben]

We were let down over here with support with the Autronic. The car never went right..

Saying that I can't comment on the ECU it's self.. as at no stage was this guys car done right..

[N I B]

Go Motec go 6 Ignition coil drivers if you want big power.400rwhp is no problem for Autronic after that you start spending big on ignition and may run into the damaged engines seen in WA.Autronic has only two caps to drive 6 coils in their CDI unit .If your dealer says they can give you big power without the problems Danny and the Wholagan GTR had get it in writing.

Why did you remove the PFC?

[NXTIME]

The PFC was stolen along with the Z32 afm's, intake filters/piping and fuel pumps (as well a some nice damage to the car) during shipping/storage in Aus. I have a PFC that I can use to get the car running, but I want to go aftermarket as I am chasing big power.

I am leaning towards going for a "plug-in" Autronics. But I will be researching CDI's to see what I come up with. My mechanic is confident about Autronic's support, so we'll see what happens.

Thanks for you help. I would like to hear more about the problems associated with Autronics and their CDI's. What alternative can anyone recommend?

[Sydneykid]

I have a PFC that I can use to get the car running, but I want to go aftermarket as I am chasing big power.

I have seen a Power FC equiped R33 GTR run 8's with a Power FC, it makes a little over 1,000 bhp using 2 X Q45 AFM's. It's called V Max if you want to check it out, so don't underestimate the Power FC.

[Roy]

Try talking to Quickfit in Hornsby re the Autronics, and Nepean EFI in Penrith or City Performance in Artarmon for the Motecs.

May help to talk to some of the local dealers and see what they have to say. I found Steve Cox (Quickfit) to be great.

[NXTIME]

Thanks for that, SK. I will consider the PFC, since I already have one, so I might was well use it. What is your opinion re CDI's with all three ECU's?

Thanks Roy, will do. However, I think we will be going through a certain workshop in Silverwater.

[Roy]

LOL...ok then, So if its Croydon im guessing they are saying Motec, if its SAS they are saying Autronic:)

[NXTIME]

Exactly

[calvintys]

Dont go for auctronic, their customer service level suck to the MAX . I send my Autronic to sydney for upgrade and check. Now i think is the 6 week (cant remember correctly have been waiting for too long) and i still have got my ECU back yet.

[NXTIME]

I keep hearing that, but my mechanic seems to think that he knows the right people when it comes to Autronic's sales and service.

[Jetdat]

I keep hearing that, but my mechanic seems to think that he knows the right people when it comes to Autronic's sales and service.

thats correct...if you go to a good dealer you will get all the back-up you need for autronic.

[calvintys]

Well i send my autronic to the head office in Syndey.

[LUMPY]

Good one. Autronic are in Melbourne, with the primary support base coming from Ray Hall in Cairns. I'd like to know who the 'head office' in Sydney is, cos it just doesnt exist. Maybe that's the reason it's taking so long!

We never have problems with Autronic. Install it correctly and it works. Dont blame it for other areas of the car being lacklustre or inadequate. There are good dealers out there, and expert tuners. Dont blame the product because it isnt installed right or the shop cant tune it.

[Leewah]

I chose the Autronic simply because I got a better deal on it than the Motec. The only thing negative thing to say about the Autronic is the cold start idle. Doesn't handle it very well but on the other hand it may be because we've just relied on a warm engine for driving...

We've recently put a Motec into a R32 GTR and it happily made 535rwkw.

Personally, if I was on a budget, I'd go the Autronic with CDI otherwise if money is of no consequence, run with the Motec.

[LUMPY]

Leewah do you know Karl Brandon at all?

[NXTIME]

What Motec set up was used on that R32?

[Leewah]

Leewah do you know Karl Brandon at all?

I know Karl very well. Known him for bout 3 years now. He's help work on my car on numerous occasions and helped out many a late night before AutoSalons getting my car ready.

What Motec set up was used on that R32?

If I'm not mistaken, it was an M800 setup. Came from Japan with a F Con VPro which was quickly replaced with the Motec.

[PurpleR32]

Karl is an absolute Champ. Both He, Nigel and Gerald have helped me out on many an occasion. Combined, their knowledge of cars, engines ect, is pretty impressive.

The MoTec that is used is an M800.

Leewah is correct. The car came with an F-Con V Pro from Japan, which was replaced by the MoTec.

[LUMPY]

Well, say hi from me if you can.

[Shibby]

How'd the ECU choice go?

Motec just realesed new software has anyone tried it yet?