Looking for a new chipset, need recommendations.
08-11-2009, 10:56 AM
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Looking for a new chipset, need recommendations.
My car is basically RS2 level minus a FMIC and cams. I have a custom 50-trim Garrett hybrid from TEC turbo that is bigger than a RS2 turbo. Basically, the car is running too rich, especially in the lower rpms. It's super laggy and I'm looking for more response. Right now I believe I have a Steve Eiche chipset, however I have been unable to open the ECU thus far (don't have the correct torx screwdriver). I cannot afford to go full standalone, so is there a more aggressive chipset that would maybe work better with a bigger turbo? I have a 3bar MAP also. Any input is welcome. Thank you in advance!
08-12-2009, 10:26 PM
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you dont need a torx key to open the ecu...
check the faq for the step x step. super easy.
My car is basically RS2 level minus a FMIC and cams. I have a custom 50-trim Garrett hybrid from TEC turbo that is bigger than a RS2 turbo. Basically, the car is running too rich, especially in the lower rpms. It's super laggy and I'm looking for more response. Right now I believe I have a Steve Eiche chipset, however I have been unable to open the ECU thus far (don't have the correct torx screwdriver). I cannot afford to go full standalone, so is there a more aggressive chipset that would maybe work better with a bigger turbo? I have a 3bar MAP also. Any input is welcome. Thank you in advance!
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So are there any chips that might be more suitable, or I am pretty much destined to by a VEMS?
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Get in contact with Steve at shadetreesoftware.com...
He can perhaps give you some options. He lives in Arvada, so if you guys can come up with something, turn around would be pretty quick.
FWIW, leave the torx screws in the ecu. You don't need to remove them, and it might be a pain to work with once you have it open without the base attached.
FWIW, leave the torx screws in the ecu. You don't need to remove them, and it might be a pain to work with once you have it open without the base attached.
Well this is the 1st time I've ever had the ECU out, so I wasn't sure if the 6 torx screws were the only things holding the ECU together, other than the obvious tabs you have to pry up? I had the right torx for 4 of the 6 screws, but the last 2 were too small.
So are there any chips that might be more suitable, or I am pretty much destined to by a VEMS?
So are there any chips that might be more suitable, or I am pretty much destined to by a VEMS?
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