ECU Remapping - Possibilities?

[SLY-031]

Sorry lee was too busy over the weekend. Might try again this weekend, not looking good between finding time for the missus and other arrangements.

 

[matchtheclown]

I'm going to IS motor racing tonight to get a noise listened to.

They have a 4 wheel dyno and work on loads of Evo's.

Apparently it's only $300 to get an evo ecu remapped.

Anyhow, i'm going to take the info from this thread and show it to him and see if he will have a go with my leg.

I'll let you know!

 

[Hotwire]

I doubt they would be able to do anything, as they would only remap Evo 7,8,9 which is supported by ECU Flash. Its the EVO 5&6 which have the same chip type as our ECU's... but keep us informed none the less

 

[matchtheclown]

Ahh I see. Well I'll let you know.

 

[Hotwire]

What they might tell you is that they remap Evo V's and VI's, but what they would do for that is remap an Evo VII or VIII ECU as they are interchangeable with the earlier evo's due to haveing same Engine/driveline config, sort of like using the facelift ECU in a pre-facelift Legnum. HOWEVER if they are able to actually remap the VI (Which I doubt) then they MAY be able to help you out

 

[matchtheclown]

Hmm... I'll give them a call. The noise I was worried about I have Identified so I don't think I CBF'd making the trip.

 

[Madhav]

Do it mate!! If Someone actually succeeds in this endeavour it will make my day.. (and possibly save everyone a s%#t oad of cash)

 

[matchtheclown]

Barp they can only do Evo 7+


I was going to ask if we could run an evo 7 ECU.. but then I guess your going to fork out ~$500 for one anyhow and you might as well get a piggy back.

 

[SLY-031]

Evo 7's don't have a 6A13...

 

[leebutts]

Hey Hotwire,

I now have the factory ECU board out of my car, is it any use to you (or anyone who wants to play with it)?

It will just be sitting in my garage otherwise

cheers

Lee

 

[Hotwire]

Lee - If you pop the cover off your ECU you will see what chip it is - Let us know what it is and we can go from there. I would say thought that its probably not much good, as being a 1996 ECU it will likely have the MH7201 chip (same as my car) which is not writeable, but you never know, you may get lucky

 

[frozen]

dont need it anymore lee?

 

[Guest]

i should really get around to doing that check hey

 

[leebutts]

dont need it anymore lee?

Nope

I'll have a look at it tonight and let you know. I also thought someone might have planes to actually modify the factory board with a writable chip??

 

[SLY-031]

i should really get around to doing that check hey

Ditto LOL

 

[leebutts]

I would say thought that its probably not much good, as being a 1996 ECU it will likely have the MH7201 chip (same as my car) which is not writeable, but you never know, you may get lucky

Yep, MH7201FS...

The offer is still there if someone wants to play around it.

cheers

Lee

 

[Guest]

upon sourcing a new ecu for my 'track car' i noticed these guys also do a plugin daughterboard type unit for all evo's and given that our ecu chips are the same as certain evo's...this might be an option?

http://www.vi-pec.com/page_files/pluginecu.htm

i havent emailed them yet, ill leave that up to Lee (hotwire) or someone else that has the complete knowledge of our ecu's to ask the right questions.

just an idea anyways

oh and they also have distributors here in australia (brett west for us SA guys).

 

[leebutts]

upon sourcing a new ecu for my 'track car' i noticed these guys also do a plugin daughterboard type unit for all evo's and given that our ecu chips are the same as certain evo's...this might be an option?

http://www.vi-pec.com/page_files/pluginecu.htm

i havent emailed them yet, ill leave that up to Lee (hotwire) or someone else that has the complete knowledge of our ecu's to ask the right questions.

just an idea anyways

oh and they also have distributors here in australia (brett west for us SA guys).

Yep, I have a modified Evo 4 one currently running my car

I haven't posted about it yet as there is still an issue with the tacho stuttering that they need to sort out.

But they car feels great, unfortunately due to a slipping clutch I still don't know how good as I can't put my foot down

Expect a full write about it all soon. In the mean time, if you are in the market for an standalone ECU, speak to Mark at Godzilla Motorsport (contact details in VR4 friendly workshop thread). He can do one fitted and tuned, including map sensor and turbosmart boost solenoid for $2500. He is based in Brisbane but I'm sure can arrange something with your local ViPec dealer.

cheers

Lee

 

[naughtika]

hhhmm... I might be into looking for an aftermarket ecu as well as im not quite as satisfied with my s-afc's outcome after getting it tuned..

 

[Guest]

...im not quite as satisfied with my s-afc's outcome after getting it tuned..

Mind saying what happened? I was given the impression that SAFC's worked well on our cars