Another REW swap in the works, ECU questions...
05-31-2014, 09:47 AM
#27
tireslayer- Hey, whatever works for you man. If you have success with that set up, more power to you. I, however, tend to err on the side of caution with these kinds of things and would rather save money a little longer and have a bulletproof build than have my car on the road a few months sooner. My build is essentially a "budget" build too, but only where I CAN pinch pennies (i.e. instead of paying $700+ on a custom made Spearco intercooler for my v mount, I'm going to source an Evo 8 intercooler). Don't get me wrong man- I totally appreciate the input, its just not something I'm comfortable with. 
06-01-2014, 08:03 PM
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It may be a cheap way to do it but it is 100percent SAFE !!!!! When Kyle Mohan and i reviewd my build we both said it would be a easy to get the car going . And so i did it like that.... Also cars that run under OEM tuning (are not) considered de tuned or not tuned at all . Like gramas new cadillac needs a Hatech to be tuned or its just going to blow up. Lol ......
06-01-2014, 08:11 PM
#29
The OEM ECU is designed to be run with the stock intake and exhaust....and relies heavily on closed loop operating mode. If you change the parameters that the engine sees...and alter both the intake and exhaust...and don't have the closed loop setup..you are not running it "stock"
It is easy enough to blow things up if you do it properly...this way is just going to result in a gas guzzling low power option that will likely have less power than stock
It's a shame...cause 400+ HP is relatively easy with a street port and decent turbo
I know you think you have found such an intelligent way to do it...but face the facts....there is a reason that FD's have used PowerFC's and other less than ideal units over the years...the stock ECU doesn't work unless "stock" is what you have
It is easy enough to blow things up if you do it properly...this way is just going to result in a gas guzzling low power option that will likely have less power than stock
It's a shame...cause 400+ HP is relatively easy with a street port and decent turbo
I know you think you have found such an intelligent way to do it...but face the facts....there is a reason that FD's have used PowerFC's and other less than ideal units over the years...the stock ECU doesn't work unless "stock" is what you have
06-02-2014, 08:52 PM
#30
^THIS. Tireslayer- you do it your way, I'll do it my way. I've tried to politely decline your suggestion but I'll be blunt- there will be NO chance in hell a stock FD ECU will make its way anywhere near my car, period. Again, if it works for you, great- not my idea of a good idea though.
06-08-2014, 10:56 AM
#31
Okay, UPDATE!
I've decided to run the REW front cover afterall. Just seems like a better option honestly. Also, this'll allow me to run whatever FD oil pan I desire. Was thinking of a stock pan, but then saw the one offered by Xcessive...
Online Store - Xcessive Manufacturing
... Wonder if that would be a problem, considering it was previously mentioned that the stock oil pan will protrude pretty low.
I've decided to run the REW front cover afterall. Just seems like a better option honestly. Also, this'll allow me to run whatever FD oil pan I desire. Was thinking of a stock pan, but then saw the one offered by Xcessive...
Online Store - Xcessive Manufacturing
... Wonder if that would be a problem, considering it was previously mentioned that the stock oil pan will protrude pretty low.
06-08-2014, 02:24 PM
#33
Okay, UPDATE!
I've decided to run the REW front cover afterall. Just seems like a better option honestly. Also, this'll allow me to run whatever FD oil pan I desire. Was thinking of a stock pan, but then saw the one offered by Xcessive...
Online Store - Xcessive Manufacturing
... Wonder if that would be a problem, considering it was previously mentioned that the stock oil pan will protrude pretty low.
I've decided to run the REW front cover afterall. Just seems like a better option honestly. Also, this'll allow me to run whatever FD oil pan I desire. Was thinking of a stock pan, but then saw the one offered by Xcessive...
Online Store - Xcessive Manufacturing
... Wonder if that would be a problem, considering it was previously mentioned that the stock oil pan will protrude pretty low.
No need to not use the REW oil pan. I say save the money and use it else where in your build.
I'm pretty sure that oil pan will hang lower that the stock REW pan.
Just my 2 cents
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06-17-2014, 03:07 PM
#35
Definitely appreciate the input, and after further research, I'll be going with a stock REW pan after all. Now to figure out which trigger wheel to use (8 or FD) and what sensors I'll need to retain.
06-29-2014, 08:58 PM
#38
If you intend to use the factory ecu for supporting functions you'll need to stay with the factory reluctor trigger, according to FFE there was no advantage to the Hall upgrade on the RX8 regardless.
The upgrade is for a total aftermarket ecu conversionwith a non-RX8 trigger wheel
The upgrade is for a total aftermarket ecu conversionwith a non-RX8 trigger wheel
06-29-2014, 09:06 PM
#40
Yes, that much less to spend ....
edit: it was Adaptronic that recommended staying the the OE trigger if possible:
FFE hall sensor trigger kit - RX7Club.com
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edit: it was Adaptronic that recommended staying the the OE trigger if possible:
FFE hall sensor trigger kit - RX7Club.com
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Last edited by TeamRX8; 06-29-2014 at 09:16 PM.
07-19-2014, 10:31 AM
#43
Warrior- Awesome man, congrats. It's a good feeling lol. Clean Shinka, btw, wish mine was copper red instead of velocity red.
As far as the front cover is concerned, I just feel more comfortable not having to modify the oil pan to fit, especially considering my limited options and the fact that REW oil pans are notorious for leaking as it is. Plus, of the handful of people I've talked to with REW's, the majority use the REW cover, I just have to ask more questions regarding their CAS placement.
As far as the front cover is concerned, I just feel more comfortable not having to modify the oil pan to fit, especially considering my limited options and the fact that REW oil pans are notorious for leaking as it is. Plus, of the handful of people I've talked to with REW's, the majority use the REW cover, I just have to ask more questions regarding their CAS placement.
