Electromotive Tech 3 System?(need decision!!!)

[Guest BlackZ]

Hi.ppl

I recently found a used Electromotive Tech 3 Engine management System for sale(not sure wut's seller asking yet..). My projecy car is powered by LT1 with 383, and I'm thinking to do the EFI conversion with Kinsler Induction system....and maybe small shotof NOS~

 

I don't really know anything about Doemestic EFI stuff..

All I know is Tech 3 is newest system from them( correct me if I am wrong..)

 

I want to know is it worth to buy or not?(compare the performance and userfriendly with other EFI system)

And what does a complete Tech 3 System include?

 

Thanks for helping

[RB26powered74zcar]

All I can offer is, the Tec takes alot of practice to master, and it's time consuming but I like it now

[scottyMIz]

I'm gonna go with a haltech they are alot easier to tune but not a felxable as the tec3.To adjust the fuel and ignition on the haltech all you have to do is adjust the bar graph where it needs to be advanced or richened ect ect.Hey J i love those wheels where you get em?

[Guest Zcarsmakemyheadhurt]

The TEC II I know offers lots of features but I have heard it is a real pain to tune, the newer systems are a little easier. For ease of tunning I like the Microtech, DFI or Speed-Pro. Haltechs are great but the Microtech is much easier to tune and the datta log is much, much better. You can't get half the info from a Haltech. For the money the Microtech seems to be the best, most flexable.

 

Alex

Costa Speed & Performance

305-888-3015

[Tim240z]

Here is a site that compares them all:

http://www.emergent.com.au/200sx/ecudata.html

 

Tim

[jgkurz]

My Tec3 has been relatively simple to tune. The new WinTec3 software is supposedly much easier than the old DOS based version on the Tec2's. This is my first programmable system, so I really do have any real comparisons. I had some injector problems on my first startup, but after that was resolved I had the car running acceptably within an hour. After that I used the datalog and autocalibration features to fine tune the initial settings. I work with computers and have EFI experience so that probably helped. If you haven't worked much with fuel injection, you may have a steep learning curve.

 

I am very happy with the system so far, and would highly recommend it. Feel free to contact me with any questions.

[Guest z1 performance]

only ancient software on the TEC II's is DOS based..Electromotive was among the first to emerge with Windows software on their standalones a few years back.

 

Having tuned ecu's from a wide variety of companies, I can say this: they all have their quirks, and all take practice. Basic knowledge of tuning for your application (NA or FI) is a MUST, and cannot be overlooked. If you are not sure what trends to tune for, let someone who is do it for you to start with. They all do the same general things, and it really comes down to your mastery of the software to get things perfect. If I hate to rate them on a price/function basis, Electromotive wins hands down. The Motec's are great since the software is rock hard stable...but all but the M800 use DOS, and I'm sorry, in this day and age, thats ridiculous. This is why I generally rule out Haltech too, though their new windows software is nice to work with (alot like the TEC). The issue I have with Haltech is their lack of prescence here in the USA now, and their limitations on injector duty cycle.

 

All in all, the TEC III gets my vote every time...it has great features, is super easy to navigate, and is a tremendous value, though other systems are good as well.

 

My suggestion? If you want to learn how to tune yourself, do the research, and speak with local tuners (of engine management, not Z's in particular)...see what they use. Their knowledge will serve as the backbone of your support down the road when you have tuning issues (and you will...we all did at some point!)

 

Good luck!

 

Adam