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 Post subject: Microtech?????
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 4:28 pm 
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I have an EL XR6 Auto, it has distributor.
im turboing the car and just need the aftermarket computer now.
ill be getting ford motorsport 42lb injectors, wastegate has a 7.5psi spring.

can I use a mictrotech LT8 or MT8 in my car. has anybody else used it and used it successfuly.
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Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 6:22 pm 
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You can use any ECU you like depends on your budget
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Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 8:00 pm 
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id be happy spending up to $1500 for an ecu and for it to be tuned. ill install it myself.
would the MT8 or LT8 be on the cheap side to tune and is it a complex one to install.

i would have to leave the stock ecu there to control the auto and other things yes?
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Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 8:19 pm 
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better call microtech tech support and speak John as he is very helpful and can send u in the right direction.

Yes you will need the standard ECU just unplug the injector side of things and away you go

 

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Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 10:28 pm 
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If you have your heart set on Microtech definately give them a ring and they will guide you to the right product for your needs. They will also give you advise on how to wire it up.

$1500 for a Microtech is a good price which model did you get that price on. Allow at least another $1000 for tuning just to be on the safe side. Dyno's are'nt cheap
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Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 10:42 pm 
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i havent bought one yet, $1500 is what id be happy spending on an aftermarket ecu and tune. dont want to go too much over that.
so trying to find one second hand first.
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Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 11:00 pm 
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Good luck finding an ECU for around $500 bucks. You will need to go around all the different forums and have a look in the for sale sections to source one of any brand. Just had a look on Ebay there is a couple of older models for around $300 one from EMS and one from Microtech.

They are around but a late model would be rare.
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Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 11:18 pm 
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im hoping i get lucky and find a bargain.
any of the older ones suitable
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Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 9:03 pm 
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Don't no much about the specific models but they appear to do what you require. They both control ignition and fuel.
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:28 pm 
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Have you looked at the adaptronic ECU? you should be able to get one and have it tuned for under $2000.

(should also add I currently work for Adaptronic)

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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 1:01 pm 
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never heard of adaptronic, but the vidiguage looks cool.
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 11:03 pm 
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LOOK COOL? That doesnt sound like a good reason to be buying a ECU.
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