No EPROM - DSM LINK??

[neuralracing]

I pulled my ECU today and noticed that I do not have an EPROM in it. DSMLink states that they will socket it for you and install a DSMLink chip. Does this mean that you dont really need an EPROM ECU to go with the Link?

 

[liquordrunk]

I pulled my ECU today and noticed that I do not have an EPROM in it. DSMLink states that they will socket it for you and install a DSMLink chip. Does this mean that you dont really need an EPROM ECU to go with the Link?

u need an EPROM ecu.

http://www.dsmlink.com/faq.html

 

[neuralracing]

Where do you get an ECU with an EPROM and how much should I expect to pay? ANything I need to beware... like for example... 91-94's dont work without modification on a 90... right?

 

[SoonToBeDSM06]

Look in the Classifieds or trader. Usually they go for $150-$300 for an EPROM ECU. Since you need a 1g make sure the caps are not leaking and make sure to ask if they ever did.

 

[neuralracing]

Will any 1990 ECU work? EVen if its a FWD?

 

[vividracing]

If you check the FAQ's you can use any 1G ECU, but the 90 had 2 wires that were swapped around compaired to the 91-94's All you need to do is swap these 2 wires if you get a later ECU.

 

[oldman]

All you need to do is swap these 2 wires if you get a later ECU

This only true if you're putting a 90' in a later model but not the other way around. http://www.dsmchips.com/1990ecu.html

 

[neuralracing]

So bottom line is I am screwed? I have to buy a 1990 ECU that has an EPROM? No 91-94 or 2G's?

Should I just bite the bullet and go AEM or any other stand alone then?

 

[oldman]

So bottom line is I am screwed? I have to buy a 1990 ECU that has an EPROM? No 91-94 or 2G's?

You can still use 91-94, just make sure you follow the directions in the above link.

Should I just bite the bullet and go AEM or any other stand alone then?

That would be a huge bullet.

 

[neuralracing]

OK... here is my Goal... this will not be a Drag car... but a few Drag Strip trips once in a while are desired. I would like to run low 12's high 11's... Fastest spool up time possible (this will be primarily a track car). This is not a daily driver so Noise, clunkiness, gas mileage, etc are not an issue. I currently plan on staying with the 14B and getting a SBR IC kit. I want to Vent as well.

What avenue can I go down given that I am by no means a Tuner. I do plan on using a tuner once in a while but would hate to ge something (like haltec) where I have to go to a dyno each time I want to change a setting).

The options I am considering are:
DSM Fuel Management kit from extremepsi(includes AFC, Injectors and Fuel pump) Would need to add the GM MAF and the MAFT (so add another $250) So this would be about $900
DSMLink (Would need to buy an EPROM ECU) - About $1050 (assuming $200 for ECU and the same $250 for the GMMAFT setup)
AEM - Full setup will be about 1800. (Controls Boost so I removed about $200 from the price as it is a savings that I will not have to buy an EBC)
e-Manage Ultimate... or e-Manage Blue... $900 - $1150 assuming I buy the e-01 as the boost controller and the same $250 for the GM MAFT setup.

Given my goals... what is the setup that will get me there with minimal investment and headaches? I am a fan of doing things once... would hate to buy one setup and then have to ditch it for another.

What would you do in my place?

 

[oldman]

OK... here is my Goal... this will not be a Drag car... but a few Drag Strip trips once in a while are desired. I would like to run low 12's high 11's... Fastest spool up time possible (this will be primarily a track car). This is not a daily driver so Noise, clunkiness, gas mileage, etc are not an issue. I currently plan on staying with the 14B and getting a SBR IC kit. I want to Vent as well.

What avenue can I go down given that I am by no means a Tuner. I do plan on using a tuner once in a while but would hate to ge something (like haltec) where I have to go to a dyno each time I want to change a setting).

The options I am considering are:
DSM Fuel Management kit from extremepsi(includes AFC, Injectors and Fuel pump) Would need to add the GM MAF and the MAFT (so add another $250) So this would be about $900
DSMLink (Would need to buy an EPROM ECU) - About $1050 (assuming $200 for ECU and the same $250 for the GMMAFT setup)
AEM - Full setup will be about 1800. (Controls Boost so I removed about $200 from the price as it is a savings that I will not have to buy an EBC)
e-Manage Ultimate... or e-Manage Blue... $900 - $1150 assuming I buy the e-01 as the boost controller and the same $250 for the GM MAFT setup.

Given my goals... what is the setup that will get me there with minimal investment and headaches? I am a fan of doing things once... would hate to buy one setup and then have to ditch it for another.

What would you do in my place?

I would go DSMlink route, get a mbc and save the cash for ebc which ever route you choose.

 

[JKGMotosports]

I saw DSMLINKS as low as $479.99 on ebay they are legit and V2's which are the lastest. Check it out search it on ebay.

 

[neuralracing]

Will a 91 GSX ECU work on my 1990 TSI AWD? The ECU I am being sold already has the DSMLINK chip installed. What modifications would I need to make?

 

[oldman]

What modifications would I need to make?

7 posts up.

This only true if you're putting a 90' in a later model but not the other way around. http://www.dsmchips.com/1990ecu.html

 

[neuralracing]

Does that work? How complicated is it to find those parts off a 91 car? It can be any 91,92,93,94 right? As long as its an AWD?

 

[oldman]

Does that work?Yes. How complicated is it to find those parts off a 91 car? Shouldn't be too hard. It can be any 91,92,93,94 right? Yes. As long as its an AWD? Yes.

 

[neuralracing]

If I buy the SBR Coil Plug for a 91-94... what will I need then? It says that its a direct replacement for the OEM coilpack and it plugs in to the OEM plug... Do I still need part of the harness? Or can I hack it with some extra wire?

 

[neuralracing]

If you check the FAQ's you can use any 1G ECU, but the 90 had 2 wires that were swapped around compaired to the 91-94's All you need to do is swap these 2 wires if you get a later ECU.

Does this mean that a 1990 FWD ECU will work on a 1990 AWD? Please keep in mind that I will be swapping the OEM chip with a DSMLink one.

 

[GVR4592]

I think all of your questions have been answered more than once. Go back and read, if you don't see what you are looking for go www.vfaq.com , www.dsmchips.com, and www.dsmlink.com