Series 2 aem ems

[reallyxxxxxxloud]

Is this a good computer replacement!!! I don't know much about this product but has been recommended to me. Your thoughts Ideas etc would be good.

I've basically only done a IPS Evo 3 kit with 18g's and all supporting mods.

[ntcmpjg]

I can tell you the series 1 was worth it best guys to ask
http://www.fsrmotorsports.com/tuning-by-fsr

[pos-vr4]

this is a great ECM, but it is only as good as the person who is tuning with it.

[reallyxxxxxxloud]

mmm looks promising thanks guys!!!! Anyone using one, wouldn't mind hearing your opinion.

[Austin@STM]

I use one, we actualy run them in every car we can. It is one of the best mods you can do in my opinion. Check out my sig, AEM gets results.

When it is tuned properly, the car feels 100x bet in every way. It idles better, runs smoother, gets better mileage, and makes more power.

-Austin@STM

[reallyxxxxxxloud]

ok cool. I guess I'm getting one then :)

[Ninja Performance]

Is this a good computer replacement!!! I don't know much about this product but has been recommended to me. Your thoughts Ideas etc would be good.

I've basically only done a IPS Evo 3 kit with 18g's and all supporting mods.

It is not a "replacement" as in plug it in to replace a bad stock ECU and go. It is a full standalone and will need tuning for your setup which is not a 1 hour deal and can cost up to and over $1,000 for the tuning alone. It also is NOT OBD compliant, so if your state requires OBD testing during inspection/emissions then your car would fail.

-Chris

[reallyxxxxxxloud]

Thanks for that I respect your input - yes I figured it was a complete re-program from the get go. I live in QLD Australia and our cars are only ever safety checked when you first purchase a new car (there's always someone who will turn a blind eye here). The other States here have one every six monthly...

[Austin@STM]

Thanks for that I respect your input - yes I figured it was a complete re-program from the get go. I live in QLD Australia and our cars are only ever safety checked when you first purchase a new car (there's always someone who will turn a blind eye here). The other States here have one every six monthly...

That is awesome.

[GTO Assassin]

Why in Gods name would you buy an ecu that's pretty much tuned in the states and NOT an ecu from Australia which are regarded as the best in the world?

Haltech
Autronic (tuners in QLD)
Motech

There's your top three. Google search for who tunes in what state. ;)

Don't get me wrong, AEM EMS is good from all reports from 3/S guys, but why when we have the good stuff local?

Scotty

[Austin@STM]

Are any of those available for the 3S though?

[Ninja Performance]

Why in Gods name would you buy an ecu that's pretty much tuned in the states and NOT an ecu from Australia which are regarded as the best in the world?

Haltech
Autronic (tuners in QLD)
Motech

There's your top three. Google search for who tunes in what state. ;)

Don't get me wrong, AEM EMS is good from all reports from 3/S guys, but why when we have the good stuff local?

Scotty

I sorta agree, until I have done an AEM EMS series 2. Startup, idle, on throttle, it is all so much better. Plug and Play and the support available for the AEM makes it an easy choice.

-Chris

[Ninja Performance]

Are any of those available for the 3S though?

Yes, but pretty sure not as a plug in affair.

-Chris

[mb7050]

Are any of those available for the 3S though?

Two of them been used in a 3s Haltech and Autronic I dont recall anyone using motec ?

[Ninja Performance]

Mega squirt can even be used. But the plug/play and support of the AEM EMS 2 makes them kinda pointless IMO.

-Chris

[2fnloud]

Mega squirt can even be used. But the plug/play and support of the AEM EMS 2 makes them kinda pointless IMO.

-Chris

1600 vs. 400, That leaves allot available to pay someone who knows the MS to tune for you.

[mb7050]

Mega squirt can even be used. But the plug/play and support of the AEM EMS 2 makes them kinda pointless IMO.

-Chris

I think anything suitable for our engine can be used, its a matter of taste. Many people in europe use something else than AEM EMS.

[reallyxxxxxxloud]

Yeah Scotty the only one I like or have seen great street ability with is Haltech. Motech I hate and will never use again (I had a problematic LT8 that cost me a small fortune to sort out and it ended up being the device, they would not reimburse me for the time spent) Autronic mmm don't really know much about them. I just like the feature rich issue of the EMS thats all.

[GTO Assassin]

Are any of those available for the 3S though?
Anything's available. Just not as a plug n play option sadly. :(


I sorta agree, until I have done an AEM EMS series 2. Startup, idle, on throttle, it is all so much better. Plug and Play and the support available for the AEM makes it an easy choice.

Yeah. I think the only plus (and it's a pretty big one) is that you guys in the US have run the AEM EMS and know the setup. Most ecu's are a much of a muchness so it's not like you need to go to another country to get tuned just because it's not big in another country.


Yeah Scotty the only one I like or have seen great street ability with is Haltech. Motech I hate and will never use again (I had a problematic LT8 that cost me a small fortune to sort out and it ended up being the device, they would not reimburse me for the time spent) Autronic mmm don't really know much about them. I just like the feature rich issue of the EMS thats all.
Mate - I love my Haltech. I'de even let you have my mapping if it would save you some money. I guess it would be cheaper all round to buy the AEM as you'de save on wiring the ecu in and on the unit itself. :)

Scotty

[reallyxxxxxxloud]

MMM Well the wiring is nothing I can do that myself, I fit/integrate electronics into new cars as my job, half the bloody time I'm doing the R&D... The only thing stopping me on the AEM is finding someone who could tune it... I'll need to find someone. I can get the AEM for $1200 AUD.