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Alot of guys have recommended Autronic SMC. I had a second hand ECU and loom etc lined up but it looks like that may have fallen though. Brand new Autronic seems pretty expensive. (and I don't need Anti-lag)

I would prefer to buy an Australian product and at the moment I am leaning towards Microtech (my mechanic also specicalizes in Microtech). Price is also an issue.

Microtech also seems like pretty good value which it good because I don't want to send more than $2000 approx.

But I have also seen a lot of guys with haltech,EMS, Wolf3d.

Has anyone had the chance to witness some of these different setups in action?

Can you point out the pros and cons of each. Is it just a matter of your tuner knowing what they are doing.

Is it just same sh%t different bucket.

I don't know much but I am learning.

Cheers

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the autronics and motecs are definetly more advanced ecus , but may offer features you dont need . Good results have been had from the ecus you mentioned . If you have a mechanic who you trust and he specialises in microtech and he can show you past results similar to what you want then go for it .

you can find 2nd hand autronics from time to time if you search

I'm about to fit up a MoTec M48 Clubman. Originally bought for my Z (which is currently running a Haltech E6A), I'm going to wire-up the DR & then buy a second loom for the Z. All up it was about $2600 with loom & sensors, but should do the trick nicely. I would use my E6A but it doesn't talk to Nissan optical pickups...

There are people around doing laser cut optical disks for the FJ20 CAS . I opted for Autronic SMC because the software is better charge temperature wise and the Haltech people dont seem to understand the importance of sequential injection .

My SMC is for sale , complete with late style FJ20 CAS laser cut disc . Includes coil ignitor TPS relays loom etc . PM for details .

There are people around doing laser cut optical disks for the FJ20 CAS . I opted for Autronic SMC because the software is better charge temperature wise and the Haltech people dont seem to understand the importance of sequential injection .  

My SMC is for sale , complete with late style FJ20 CAS laser cut disc . Includes coil ignitor TPS relays loom etc . PM for details .

Discopotato, is that you Adrian? It's Glyn from FJ20.com If it is I am still keen to buy your setup.

If it's not Adrian, how much do you want for your setup?

Cheers

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