2G Which ECU is better?

[BlackSunshine]

Hi
I have two ECU's. The engine runs with both. From most of the threads I have read, which ECU you run doesn't seem to matter, but I'm asking anyways. Which one is better or are they the same and why? A came with the JDM engine (Silver Top from an automatic) and B is the original ECU that came with my 97 Talon TSi AWD.

Thanks for your help.
lz

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[PIMking]

Looks like the first ecu is an eprom.

 

[erald01]

Use the e-prom the first one, but if your car is 5spd, then i dont think an automatic ecu will work on you.

 

[greddyturbo19]

First one looks like EPROM ECU, open them up and compare them to these pictures keep the one with EPROM chip.

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[Grimis]

ecu's for the 2gs doest matter if its auto or not. Autos have a TCU for the trans, the ECU does nothing with the trans. You can use both, but I'd use the Eprom one as its ready for a socket service from dsmlink.

 

[kahl23]

As far as being just plug and play, there really is no difference. That being said, if you ever want to use DSMLink, then the EPROM is necessary.

 

[greddyturbo19]

ecu's for the 2gs doest matter if its auto or not. Autos have a TCU for the trans, the ECU does nothing with the trans. You can use both, but I'd use the Eprom one as its ready for a socket service from dsmlink.

really?? sweet i didnt know that. awsome!

 

[BlackSunshine]

i guess it's an eprom one then

 

[Grimis]

yeah no question about it, Eprom, now shoot for dsmlink

 

[BlackSunshine]

Is there anything I need to do before I can run DSM link or do i just plug it in and I'm good to go?

Cheers,
lz

 

[95eclipseSlow]

Dsm link is just play 'n' play. Just make sure you use the eprom ecu.

 

[snowborder714]

Is there anything I need to do before I can run DSM link or do i just plug it in and I'm good to go?

Cheers,
lz

You need to send the ECU away to get the stock EPROM removed and a socket put in place for the new programmed EPROM chip. You can do this when you order DSMlink. Just tell them you need the socketing service.

 

[dsm-onster]

DSMLink, keydiver chip, DS-Map, Tunerpro. You have options with that eprom. Congrats!