Wanted to see if anyone is running AEM on a MK3 7M motor or what other setups (A/F controlers and lexus afm etc) and if AEM is worth the extra money for a 500 wheel setup. Baisically want to find people running AEM and ask some questions.
AEM vs Others
- Thread starter Mr Bojangles
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It's not always a matter of what's better, but more what the tuner is used to. If you're getting someone else to tune your car for you, find out what systems they are familiar with, which are they most comfortable with. One unit may arguably be better but if the tuner doesn't know the system as well, you may still end up coming out the other side with a crappier tune. Even if you're doing the tuning yourself, it's good to get something that's known and used locally in case you need some hands on help.
These guys have the right idea, the only thing I'd like to add would be te infinite adjustability/adaptability you have with a standalone vs piggybacks. I am running E-85 inmy Sup and can switch back to pump if I get lost without fuel. Just a perk not many think of right away 
toyotanos;1675616 said:These guys have the right idea, the only thing I'd like to add would be te infinite adjustability/adaptability you have with a standalone vs piggybacks. I am running E-85 inmy Sup and can switch back to pump if I get lost without fuel. Just a perk not many think of right away
Always a good idea if the EMS of choice can auto adjust for the E% especially here in MN where we have E10% for gasoline and E70% - E85% depending on season (with mixes inbetween). ProEFI does, MoTeC does with 4d tables (John Reed was one of the first to get this running on a viper). AEM v2 is getting that capability.
^^ This is a cool function. Just like an OEM factory setup.
(sadly my V1 AEM does not have that function so its 2 maps on a flashdrive and tuning computer for me)
(sadly my V1 AEM does not have that function so its 2 maps on a flashdrive and tuning computer for me)
Figgie, what do you think about the ProEFI? That thing has a bunch of features for a nice price, a nice set of safety features too.
I have never used a piggyback and I won't. It makes no sense, I rather stay on stock boost and fuel and then upgrade to a standalone, injectors and if needed, braided lines all at once.
On the 7M, 550's and a T4 with a standalone can bring you a lot of power, you would be surprised.
Everyone has their budget but why by a piggyback and turn sell it later for less to get a standalone? Make no sense financially to me.
On the 7M, 550's and a T4 with a standalone can bring you a lot of power, you would be surprised.
Everyone has their budget but why by a piggyback and turn sell it later for less to get a standalone? Make no sense financially to me.
im going to have to go over and talk to reed about those 4d tables and all since im switching over to standalone soon too.. mmm.. thanks for the heads up on that one.
IBoughtASupra;1675701 said:
Call up the guys at SP engineering, I know they have been using pro efi for awhile now, and I have seen it in action and I will say it is a nice system.
IBoughtASupra;1675701 said:
can't answer as I have no experience with it. Ask John Reed or any tuner close to you. In the end, it is only as good as the person tuning it knowing the EMS.