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Old 12-20-06, 10:00 AM
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ok, i've searched but still don't get it, when you guys say use map ecu for engine management...what map ecu?? i mean like i'm used to honda for example i had a turbo civic and i ran Hondata S200 for my engine management instead of AEM stand alone b/c of the prices..i'm planning to turbocharge my sc300 but only looking for 400hp...anyone wanna educate me on this issue...
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www.mapecu.com

Also search Supraforums in the Powerhouse Racing forum. MAP ECU is basically a more sophisticated AFC that works with your existing stock ecu.
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Originally Posted by ef9
www.mapecu.com

Also search Supraforums in the Powerhouse Racing forum. MAP ECU is basically a more sophisticated AFC that works with your existing stock ecu.
ok i read the site info and faq. and tried looking for it for the sc300 models but it doesn't tell if it's for which specific car..or is it a universal...
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Its universal, just like ef9 said, its an advanced AFC.
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its designed for certain AFMs, so its not entierly universal. Pretty sure we have Karmen Vortex AFMs. correct me if im wrong
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The map-ecu can work with the Karmen Vortex systems as well. Although it is more difficult to tune with the OBDI ecu's. Dejacky is one of the few who have map-ecu and OBDI, you can get more information from him.

And yes, the map-ecu is nearly universal.
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sorry for all the newb questions but can i just plug n play or do i have to slice the wires, etc..and is there like shops around the country besides like the 5 dealers i saw on mapecu.com that can tune an turbo sc300 w/map ecu?? i'm located in NC btw...
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i live in greensboro NC and im runnin a map ecu on my sc300.... im still workin out some **** but im obd 1 and runnin 9-9.5 psi on a t61 and its on stock fuel system.... holdin fine... liek i said thought its not perfect as far as ****fting and idle and stuff yet i need to ask dejacky some ?s myself
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if you're obd I NA (karmen vortex), you will have subpar driveability with the map-ecu. It does work better than vpc and safc though.

I would look into AEM's new Fuel and Ignition/Timing control (~$400 street price) or something like Haltech ems (~$700). MAFT-Pro has a huge following as well. There are many options now, so no need to settle for something that will only give you a half-*** tune. Fwiw, I use map-ecu, but want to switch to something else .
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Originally Posted by erollinc
i live in greensboro NC and im runnin a map ecu on my sc300.... im still workin out some **** but im obd 1 and runnin 9-9.5 psi on a t61 and its on stock fuel system.... holdin fine... liek i said thought its not perfect as far as ****fting and idle and stuff yet i need to ask dejacky some ?s myself
since you're in greensboro i'm pretty sure you've heard of Turbo Tune, the shop..do you know if they can tune the map ecu for the sc300? i know they tune a lot of hondas w/ hondata...
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i would tune my car myself before going there.... he has never done a map ecu....... mark has done some good stuff.... but hes also blown up more imports than id like to see.... .. i would find someone hwo has done alot of supras to tune your car buddy .... and honestly im not a pro with the map ecu or anything but if i could go bakc i would have saved up for some kind of standalone for sure....
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