Engine management... what to use W/ 1JZ

[Prettyazznouka]

I have a stock 1jz sc300, w58, walbro, centerforce clutch, stock inj

Im planning on either going with a xs power kit. Or this other kit I found on ebay thats pretty complete. I would need to get a manifold for 1jz and a dp. Im leaning towards the ebay kit tho, cheaper, has ic piping, turbo timer, boost controller, ect

My question is what kind of management should I go with? NO im not goin with AEM too exp and Im not lookin for crazy numbers. Lookin to start at 350 and work up from there.

What to use?
SAFCII , Emanage, or the new AEM ignition controller

any others i missed...

 

[tissimo]

The AEM F/Ic or whatever looks pretty interesting.

Afc and emanage are tried and true.

 

[250sx]

AFC will be enough for your setup.

 

[The Reaper]

yea i'd go AFC or maybe even EMB. im not to sure about the F/IC on our cars.

 

[Prettyazznouka]

So if afc is all i need how come when I go to a speed shop they always push for me 2 get the AEM. Even with the stock setup theyre like oh get a AEM.

 

[driftking786]

everyone knows how to tune the aem. i got a stinger with a completely stock motor an i have 296whp and 294wtq 3" all the way:evil2:

 

[meet07]

they probably tell you to go aem b/c aem is the best.

 

[lagged]

map ecu 2.

 

[Prettyazznouka]

I see.... AEM is $$$ tho.... Ill go AEM on my next project.

What would be the advantage of using EMANAGE as opposed to AFC isnt EMANAGE a step closer to standalone?

 

[drewgo]

I say it over and over again..... SAFC.... I am pushing 468rwhp with it & room to grow If I so choose(which I am iching already). AEM? cuz it puts $$ in their pockets. I make more power with my stock ecu & an SAFC 2 then most poeple make with their standalone....NUFF Said!

 

[rakkasan]

they probably tell you to go aem b/c aem is the best.

LOL, I think not. Every reseller recommends AEM because they'll make a shit ton of money. Stinger isn't 'the best', but you aren't going to take it in the ass buying one. It will do more than what's needed for all but 0.005% of the SM members.

Sheep....

 

[empera]

I say go with the Stinger, theres tons of resources here on SM that use it and can help you out with it. Unlike the AEM (i should know).

 

[rakkasan]

What would be the advantage of using EMANAGE as opposed to AFC isnt EMANAGE a step closer to standalone?

No more worry of stock ECU failure, TOTAL control of your motor. Emanage is a glorified (but good) AFC. I ran one for a while, and was happy with it, but stand alone is rather cool. It takes a while (or it did for me) to work out some bugs, but there is definitely more power to be had. I'm still working on my cold starts, but all in all, it's worth it....

 

[rakkasan]

I say go with the Stinger, theres tons of resources here on SM that use it and can help you out with it. Unlike the AEM (i should know).

Plus, with AEM, you have to invest another shit load in sensors. Stinger uses all stock sensors. Plug-n-play with a harness from Aaron too. Hard to beat that.

 

[driftking786]

yup im running stinger just cold start problems a few bugs but well worth it imho. it serves its purpose very easy to use.cheap for a standalone. and as rakkasan and empera said thers a shit load of resources, almost anyone with a stinger can help. except me im still learning got it 2 weeks ago and love it.and looks cool.......its blue:biglaugh:

 

[Jostar]

I say it over and over again..... SAFC.... I am pushing 468rwhp with it & room to grow If I so choose(which I am iching already). AEM? cuz it puts $$ in their pockets. I make more power with my stock ecu & an SAFC 2 then most poeple make with their standalone....NUFF Said!

I made 422 hp at 20 psi on stock twins with a AEM ems, BPU mods on my 1jz, I decided to spend my money on the ems cause i got tired of stock ecus taking a dump on me, But if you are only looking for 350 hp on a nice decent single & afc & drewgo has proven it i say go for it.

 

[250sx]

I made 422 hp at 20 psi on stock twins with a AEM ems, BPU mods on my 1jz, I decided to spend my money on the ems cause i got tired of stock ecus taking a dump on me, But if you are only looking for 350 hp on a nice decent single & afc & drewgo has proven it i say go for it.

There is also a truck down here with a 1J tuned with an AFC making 580rwhp on 93 octane.

stock 1j, t70 turbo, and fuel.

 

[tlo86]

map ecu 2.

+2, i actually cant decide between 1 or 2, what would suite my needs more heh.

they want you top use aem because... there is a lot of money in it for them hehe.

 

[OneJoeZee]

So if afc is all i need how come when I go to a speed shop they always push for me 2 get the AEM. Even with the stock setup theyre like oh get a AEM.

Because they're trying to sell you something expensive.

Yes AEM EMS > AFC

But AEM costs a lot more than an AFC too.

For a mild setu, you will be fine with an AFC.

 

[rakkasan]

I make more power with my stock ecu & an SAFC 2 then most poeple make with their standalone....NUFF Said!

LOL, I can't say I agree with that. I make 470+ with a 62mm/.58 A/R with my Stinger that's running way too rich (10.2 AFR). Before I swapped, I had a good tune and could only hit 427whp. What size, in mm, is your inducer?