DeLaSoul Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 1 hour ago, Dexter said: Amazing job. Can't wait to hear how it performs on track. Any particular reason you opted for AEM v2 instead of Hondata, for example? I've been considering both for my deck. Cheers I wanted to be able to use the AEM COP kit which is plug and play with the AEM v2, have CANBUS to connect to the digital dashboard, which the AEM has and compatible with the Race Technologies Dash 3 and the tuning is relatively easy with the free software. The dashboard gets all the engine data now down 2 wires so is nice a clean to wire in! I am going to try and see if the CANBUS will connect to the OBD2 Bluetooth dongle so I can transmit data to my Garmin VIRB XE camera but that's a longer term project as I can't find anyone thats managed to get it to work. The AEM will also run throttle bodies (alpha n tuning?) and compatible with Honda and aftermarket sensors. Not sure about the ECU's but I've found that I can get help from AEM very easily when I've needed it on the wiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 11 hours ago, Dexter said: Amazing job. Can't wait to hear how it performs on track. Any particular reason you opted for AEM v2 instead of Hondata, for example? I've been considering both for my deck. also Hondata isn't as quick and can't handle the ITBS as well as AEM ecu. i planned on hondata but was told by Maz at Hond-R and Romain the mapper that it can be done but wont right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexter Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Ok good to know. Interesting stuff, i haven't researched aftermarket ecus that much but always had the impression Hondata was the way to go. And guess still is a pretty valid choice, unless runnings itbs or digidashes for example like in your cases? Though heard that tuning itbs can be a pain to set up right even with the proper software! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeLaSoul Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 9 hours ago, Dexter said: Ok good to know. Interesting stuff, i haven't researched aftermarket ecus that much but always had the impression Hondata was the way to go. And guess still is a pretty valid choice, unless runnings itbs or digidashes for example like in your cases? Though heard that tuning itbs can be a pain to set up right even with the proper software! I've helped build 3 engines this year with ITBs (2 MX-5s and a Skoda) and not had any issues yet but it is a different type of tuning and setup. It also comes down to what support you can get locally, it you mapper can only do Hondata then you could be stuck unless you can access someone else. I'm not saying there's anything wrong with Hondata or Chrome etc., the AEM fitted my needs better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Didn’t have that much of a problem with mine. Because the ITBS I got have been made brilliantly. Just a little Tweek on them but nothing major. No vacuum issues either. Just a case of not enough compression so new pistons going in ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noodels Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Be great to see at Snetterton Top work Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeLaSoul Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 Quick update - fitted some of the subframe collar to the car the other night. Easy job but looks like it will make a big difference! Had to loosen all the bolts and drop the 4 long bolts out 1 at a time to fit Few bits going in the bay, and I'm about to start the wiring back to the bulkhead plug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krzys Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Nice! Almost be a shame to get it all dirty but better than being a garage queen all its life! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 7 hours ago, Krzys said: Nice! Almost be a shame to get it all dirty but better than being a garage queen all its life! looks dirty already! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeLaSoul Posted November 24, 2017 Author Share Posted November 24, 2017 17 hours ago, Chandler said: looks dirty already! Engine bay is matt blue so against the gloss blue body panels it looks very dirty! It's not though but probably will be as I'll be climbing in and out all weekend to do the engine quick disconnect! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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