whats used for Engine Management?

[DJ96Eclip]

i just got my car and its all stock what parts are used for Engine Management? is it pointless to use on a stock car? please help

 

[Anubis_4_99]

you were already told in your other thread.

dsmlink. safc. megasquirt. those are the 3 go to's of engine management. read up on them and see whats best for you.

 

[Artago]

i just got my car and its all stock what parts are used for Engine Management? is it pointless to use on a stock car? please help

Stock car: Pocket Logger or something similar

Modified car: DSMlink FTW

 

[DJ96Eclip]

we didnt go into depth on Engine Management that was all about upgrades

what does a pocket logger do?

 

[Anubis_4_99]

we didnt go into depth on Engine Management that was all about upgrades

what does a pocket logger do?

you were told that if you upgraded, you would need something to tune with, I.E. engine management. and were suggested a safc or dsmlink. megasquirt is also another viable option.

a pocket logger does just that, logs what your ecu sees. you cant tune with it.

read up on the aforementioned products, and decide which is best for you. take into consideration if you plan on mild or heavy mods, and mild or high hp applications, and that will determine which will be best for you.

 

[DJ96Eclip]

thanks thats more of what i wanted to know. so if im stock now but plan to upgarde later still go with somthing like the dsm link. that one guy said save my money and i thought i might just stay stock. thats why i asked this.

a pocket logger does just that, logs what your ecu sees. you cant tune with it.
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would i not want to tune a stock car? sorry true noob here.

 

[Anubis_4_99]

thanks that more of what i wanted to know so if im stock now but plan to upgarde later still go with somthing like the dsm link. that one guy said save my money and i thought i might just stay stock so thats why i asked this.

if you plan to stay stock, then you really dont need it. if you plan to upgrade and shoot for more HP then yes you need something to tune with.

 

[DJ96Eclip]

ok i see thanks. i still think ill be upgrading someday so ill want to get somthing for tuning. isnt the DSMlink like $400?

 

[Blurred Talon]

It is but it's the best money you'll ever spend, it's much more versatile then the other cheaper options.
IMO, even on a stock car it's worth it.

 

[DJ96Eclip]

yeah i think thats what i want. i was just looking it up. looks great. have to start a savings for that though.

 

[spritian]

if you plan to mod anything, dsmlink is the way to go - hands down. I've also used safc/pocketlogger combo in the past, but it's archaic compared to all the features dsmlink offers.

 

[bastarddsm]

Yeah link might be your best bet. An advanced user would do somthing like a flashable 99 ecu or megasquirt, or even "gasp" burn there own eproms.

And yes there is definatly some improvement to be had by tuning a stock car. Could be as much as 25-30whp, and 50+ with some basic bolt ons.

 

[DJ96Eclip]

ok thats good to know that i can get some whp from it thanks.

 

[miguelmcv]

Same thing here.

ECMLINK.

Go with Link even being stock, you will learn how to tune, so, when you are ready to put some bolt on upgrades, You all ready know what your are doing with LINK..

It is the best way to learn with Link.

 

[DJ96Eclip]

DSMLink ECMLink V3 / Eprom ECU Install - YouTube

ok so i watched this video about installing the DSMlink and why does he put in a 95 Eprom?

 

[spydergstftw]

ok quit being lazy. learn by searching and reading. do your research on your car and on the parts that you are wanting to put on it. dont just go straight to asking questions. it annoys everyone. Please just go search the forums for your answers

 

[DJ96Eclip]

yeah thats what i have been doing while i asked. i dont see any harm in asking when we are allready talking about the DSMlink. you dont need to post telling me to do research and sorry i found the awnser should have said so my bad.

epromid [ECMTuning - wiki]

found it there for those who also didnt know

 

[mike96]

Look a little more and you will find the non eprom to eprom conversions for the 96 and 97 ECU's...

 

[LandoAWD]

ok quit being lazy. learn by searching and reading. do your research on your car and on the parts that you are wanting to put on it. dont just go straight to asking questions. it annoys everyone. Please just go search the forums for your answers

Rule 1, por favor.

 

[DJ96Eclip]

yeah by what i read he used the 95 beacuse the 99 is a non eprom so you cant use a DSMlink with it and yeah idk if its saying mine wouldnt be one but it can be converted.

 

[LandoAWD]

Don't report a broken rule while you're breaking a rule. Grammar.

 

[DJ96Eclip]

sorry sir not the greatest typer in the world. i hope i fixed it all.

 

[Leo_99]

I would suggest Ecmlink as well. It is geared towards our cars and has many other cool features. I use it to simulate my TPS since my Idle control sensor crapped out. I also really like the launch control and no lift to shift features. The logging in it is great and easy to understand even for a noob like myself. If you get v3 it also has quiet a few tools that will help you with your initial tune lke the MafComp. I also set it up to be my boost controller with per gear boosting. For a FWD car that is a great thing to have

 

[DJ96Eclip]

ok thanks ill have to look into that.