Link G4 ecu's on yb cosworth
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Link G4 ecu's on yb cosworth
Considering upgrading my management from my pectel T2 and wanted to know if anyone has tried or knows anything about the link ecu Range.
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I've currently got a Vipec V88 ecu, however, considering to swap for a Life F88.
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ive just had a life f88 fitted and mapped to my rs turbo running 60lb siemens deka 4s . with closed loop boost and the adaptive knock control and wide band etc etc its transformed the throttle response and running , was previously on a p8 with waisted spark etc , the life racing soft ware is very good .
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ive just had a life f88 fitted and mapped to my rs turbo running 60lb siemens deka 4s . with closed loop boost and the adaptive knock control and wide band etc etc its transformed the throttle response and running , was previously on a p8 with waisted spark etc , the life racing soft ware is very good .
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ive just had a life f88 fitted and mapped to my rs turbo running 60lb siemens deka 4s . with closed loop boost and the adaptive knock control and wide band etc etc its transformed the throttle response and running , was previously on a p8 with waisted spark etc , the life racing soft ware is very good .
Very little out there better than Life ( who make Syvecs ). Their F88R would be equivalent to an S8, although they also do the F88 in lower spec/cost too which can make it slightly more affordable if it's only on a 4cyl engine.
Or Syvecs S6 is another good alternative at lower cost.
And their safety features ( with appropriate sensors fitted ) are second to none.
But on a more modest budget, Link would be fine too. Link used to make ViPec which were almost identical, so if people were happy with it they should be fine with Link.
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What's people's thoughts on simtek
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I was just looking the idea of a management system a bit more up to date than my pectel T2 which works fine on my current engine spec but I want to change spec and run more power in the near future. My only dislike of the T2 is lack of cold start but otherwise it's been fantastic but things have moved on and I like the idea or more control and features plus engine protection you get with a more modern management system and the link is sensible money but just wanted some feed back on the product before spending the money.
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There could be various Simtek's hence why I asked for clarification.
There's a Simtek who sell wiring parts etc, there's a Simtek who offer Subaru ecu's ( made by GEMS ) and now you're suggesting there could be another Simtek
There's a Simtek who sell wiring parts etc, there's a Simtek who offer Subaru ecu's ( made by GEMS ) and now you're suggesting there could be another Simtek
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Simtek ecu made by gems I'm talking about
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If you can find a competent installer they'#re probably a quite decent ecu and not too badly priced.
I've only used a couple on Subarus, but I found the software truly dreadful.
Although I think there is a user on here, cant recall his name who think the GEMS is fantastic and software great too.
But I've used a lot of ecu's and GEMS is right down at the bottom of my list for well designed software.
But if you're not tuning it, then that aspect doesnt really matter. What matters is that whoever is tuning it, can make the most of it for your needs and application. That applies to any ecu.
I've only used a couple on Subarus, but I found the software truly dreadful.
Although I think there is a user on here, cant recall his name who think the GEMS is fantastic and software great too.
But I've used a lot of ecu's and GEMS is right down at the bottom of my list for well designed software.
But if you're not tuning it, then that aspect doesnt really matter. What matters is that whoever is tuning it, can make the most of it for your needs and application. That applies to any ecu.
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Brands Hatch performance are only 30 mins away from me and I did have a chat with Clint on Saturday when I popped in for a new map sensor.
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If you can find a competent installer they'#re probably a quite decent ecu and not too badly priced.
I've only used a couple on Subarus, but I found the software truly dreadful.
Although I think there is a user on here, cant recall his name who think the GEMS is fantastic and software great too.
But I've used a lot of ecu's and GEMS is right down at the bottom of my list for well designed software.
But if you're not tuning it, then that aspect doesnt really matter. What matters is that whoever is tuning it, can make the most of it for your needs and application. That applies to any ecu.
I've only used a couple on Subarus, but I found the software truly dreadful.
Although I think there is a user on here, cant recall his name who think the GEMS is fantastic and software great too.
But I've used a lot of ecu's and GEMS is right down at the bottom of my list for well designed software.
But if you're not tuning it, then that aspect doesnt really matter. What matters is that whoever is tuning it, can make the most of it for your needs and application. That applies to any ecu.
Have you used GWv4?
If you used the old GWv3 -shocking.
The problem (if you call it a problem) is it is too configerable for the average user.
You will not find a more adaptable ecu for the price than Simtek. Trust me, I tried. Fits any 4 cylinder engine.
No where near enough info out there on them.
Speak to Steve Simpson direct or Andrew Gallacher.
Just for info, other than the factory running under normal use, I also have DBW, individual COP, eng accel based traction, 40 channel onboard logging, 2 stage launch, 2 stage antilag, twin vvt control, WI, iss, NOS control, EGR, 8 position calibration pot, twin inverted boost solenoid control, 8 pwm out, oil/fuel pressure protection, PRP depression load targeting, turbo speed sensor input.
i could go on. No other ecu comes close on spec vs price.
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Yes I have and as said I've used many other ecu's too, but between GEMS and AEM, they are by far the two most awkward systems out there with terrible software
It doesnt really matter what an ecu can do...if it is so difficult to make them do it.
But as said that can come down to familiarity with the systems and of course the actual abilities of that system ( and of course whether the user needs the features ). But when the software itself is not intuitive, it always make it more difficult to do anything.
If you are not using the system yourself and just wish to drive/use the car, then you need to find a tuner who can make it do what you need to do. So whether the system is easy or hard is sort of irrelevant. That applies to all systems at any price.
You could have the best system in the world, but if the person using it doesnt know how to, it could be worse than the cheapest system with someone who does know how to use it.
Always find a package, not just one or the other.
It doesnt really matter what an ecu can do...if it is so difficult to make them do it.
But as said that can come down to familiarity with the systems and of course the actual abilities of that system ( and of course whether the user needs the features ). But when the software itself is not intuitive, it always make it more difficult to do anything.
If you are not using the system yourself and just wish to drive/use the car, then you need to find a tuner who can make it do what you need to do. So whether the system is easy or hard is sort of irrelevant. That applies to all systems at any price.
You could have the best system in the world, but if the person using it doesnt know how to, it could be worse than the cheapest system with someone who does know how to use it.
Always find a package, not just one or the other.
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I do agree with the latter. Find somone good with whatever you choose.
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Haltech have probably run in faster cars than GEMS ever will and they are very flexible.
Link perhaps less so, but then they are a more budget type ecu. I dislike their software too ! But on a price point they're still good value
I hate any system that forces you to require the mouse/mousepad to be functional to use the software. Totally impractical when in a moving car
Link perhaps less so, but then they are a more budget type ecu. I dislike their software too ! But on a price point they're still good value
I hate any system that forces you to require the mouse/mousepad to be functional to use the software. Totally impractical when in a moving car
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Haltech have probably run in faster cars than GEMS ever will and they are very flexible.
Link perhaps less so, but then they are a more budget type ecu. I dislike their software too ! But on a price point they're still good value
I hate any system that forces you to require the mouse/mousepad to be functional to use the software. Totally impractical when in a moving car
Link perhaps less so, but then they are a more budget type ecu. I dislike their software too ! But on a price point they're still good value
I hate any system that forces you to require the mouse/mousepad to be functional to use the software. Totally impractical when in a moving car
How fast the car is has never been a consideration for me.
Usage such as rpm range, functions and conditions to be used in always for me as well as accessible support if something is needed.
I agree about the mouse use too which is why I dont think you know GEMS software at all but give it a hard time.
A UK company who produces top end motorsport electronics. Not an imported joe blogs can build a car and try to map it because our software looks like fischer price developed it kind if thing that I see with most.
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Had a link on my skyline and cossie brilliant ecu for the money did everything well and easy to use cold start worked really well throttle transient was really good plenty of load sites to accomadate big power . Can really only see the worth in buying a syvecs or life is for more complicated setups like heat management turbo speed along with multiple throttle control . Steady mapped mine due to the resemblance to vipec and will quite happily manage a 700 bhp road track car but the emtron what mark has now is probably a great competitor for the above ecu . The link ecu I think is actually under priced for what it is imo
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Had a link on my skyline and cossie brilliant ecu for the money did everything well and easy to use cold start worked really well throttle transient was really good plenty of load sites to accomadate big power . Can really only see the worth in buying a syvecs or life is for more complicated setups like heat management turbo speed along with multiple throttle control . Steady mapped mine due to the resemblance to vipec and will quite happily manage a 700 bhp road track car but the emtron what mark has now is probably a great competitor for the above ecu . The link ecu I think is actually under priced for what it is imo
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I spent ages looking at management ..and tbh its the most strellful thing out of the whole build for me ..hope I made the right choice it may be a little over kill for a CVH but we will see.
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It will be a lot better than the standard stuff anyway matt
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I didnt realise that the ecu was measured in mph or the fact it can run for a massive 8 sec quarter or whatever time.
How fast the car is has never been a consideration for me.
Usage such as rpm range, functions and conditions to be used in always for me as well as accessible support if something is needed.
I agree about the mouse use too which is why I dont think you know GEMS software at all but give it a hard time.
A UK company who produces top end motorsport electronics. Not an imported joe blogs can build a car and try to map it because our software looks like fischer price developed it kind if thing that I see with most.
How fast the car is has never been a consideration for me.
Usage such as rpm range, functions and conditions to be used in always for me as well as accessible support if something is needed.
I agree about the mouse use too which is why I dont think you know GEMS software at all but give it a hard time.
A UK company who produces top end motorsport electronics. Not an imported joe blogs can build a car and try to map it because our software looks like fischer price developed it kind if thing that I see with most.
And I fully agree, a UK company that makes top product that can perform all over the world in some of the fastest cars etc is great.
That's why I use Syvecs !