what type of ecu do i go for

[frazz]

hiya,
what sort of upgraded ecu is the best to go for on my 3b s2, where do i get one from and what sort of price are they i want to start tuning my s2 but have absolutley no idea what to do first, i know the stock ecu wont cope with an increase in boost and will kick in the over boost protection

[add]

The stock ecu isn't a bad bit of kit-just get it remapped/chipped properly and it will be fine

[Acidburn]

hiya,
what sort of upgraded ecu is the best to go for on my 3b s2, where do i get one from and what sort of price are they i want to start tuning my s2 but have absolutley no idea what to do first, i know the stock ecu wont cope with an increase in boost and will kick in the over boost protection

Mine's been chipped and now runs between 21 and 26 psi.

I have got an uprated map sensor in mine but not sure what chip.

I'm going to be removing it soon and switching to aby wiring ready for the engine rebuild.

[jogi730]

THere are several threads on ECU's so have a good look and read there.
It all depends on how much power you are aiming for and how much money you have to spend.
You can start with just a homefries to get noticable gains or a re-map for slightly more.
If you want to go down the standalone route there are several options available there too.
034 and Tatech to name but 2.
Cheers
Chris

[frazz]

The stock ecu isn't a bad bit of kit-just get it remapped/chipped properly and it will be fine

Mine's been chipped and now runs between 21 and 26 psi.

I have got an uprated map sensor in mine but not sure what chip.

I'm going to be removing it soon and switching to aby wiring ready for the engine rebuild.

how much does it cost and can you recommend anyone who can do it, i live up in cumbria but not fussed about travelling to have it done.

[Acidburn]

I think paul stopped doing the homefry 3b's so looks like it will most likely be mrc i'd have thought.

[add]

MRC tuning are a good bet-not that cheap although they have the benefit of a rolling road,failing that Homefies are around £280 i believe and are a firm favourite on here

[Acidburn]

MRC do live mapping afaik didn't know they had a RR, there might still be a forum discount.

[add]

or failing that try and find a second hand ecu that's alteady been done,at least then you'll have a spare for emergencies

[K Simmonds]

MRC are in Oxfordshire and really know their stuff, you could try S2central on here but I think his homefries map is for ABY's.

[4WheelDrifter]

Homefry isn't an option for the 3B. MRC it for £250.

[add]

Homefry isn't an option for the 3B. MRC it for £250.

Wow-that's cheap! i looked on their website a while back and it was a lot more

[frazz]

so is it just a case of getting the parts fitted then thats it job done and it will perform better, or does it have to be rolling roaded to be set up. This stuff is new to me and want to make sure i get it right.

[add]

yes it's just a case of getting the chips fitted,rolling road is more for custom mapping or making adjustments,say if you changed any other parts and wanted the most out of the new setup

[urquattro-island]

well

i have homefry for the 3b, i have mentioned this before. Your welcome to try if you like, it runs 1,4-1,5bars and you need a new map sensor 2,5bars