Has anyone any knowledge about aftermarket ECUs for the Cossie? I have shortlisted the Autronic SM2, Microtech LT8S or the Haltech E6X. Does anyone know who has used the above with good effect?

 

Talk to Mark Shead of M.A.Developments as he is an authorised dealer of Auttronic Management or look on the website: http://www.madevelopments.com.

The other two i can't help you with.

Hope this helps.

 

Also SECS S8 is a NEW product developed especially for the cosworth market and should be looked at

 

Can't find it on the net... How much does it cost?

 

Can't remember off the top of my head, do a searc on here as simon from secs is a member

 

My Tuner uses the Haltec,
I'm going to be using the Electromotive TECIII.
I've been hearing Great things about the Autronic and the secs unit as well

 

Singcos,

An aftermarket ECU is only as good as the installer and tuner.

I wouldn't use a Mircotech unless its a very basic all-out drag car. Then again, go for whatever your tuner has succesfully used before.

 

Why wouldn't you use microtech unless its an all out drag car? What about Haltech?

 

Mircotech isn't well known for its driveability on the road and you only get a limited number of load/tuning points. There is a reason why its cheap...

Haltech is better, but like I said make sure the tuner is comfortable with it.

Personally I would choose Autronic or Motec, but like anything, you get what you pay for.

Seeming that you're from Singapore I'm sure there would be some tuners there familar with these ECUs.

 

What ECU are you using? Do know which Autronic tuner in Australia has the base maps for the Cossie? Do I need to install cam phase sensors and crank sensors? Thanks in advance!

 

Hey Vic, drop me a mail... Have got tons of questions to ask you!

 

go for the autronic get good reviews and you get what you pay for

 

I'm running a Autronic SMC on my Escort Cossie. I've been really happy with it. Getting ready to retune it for the custom turbo and injectors I'll be installing soon.

 

Hi mtcossie!!! cool another Yank with a cossie!!

 

Hi! Care to share the wiring details and whether any other sensors need to be bought/fixed/etc? Like cam phase and crank speed sensors? Did you purchase just the SMC kit or did you have to buy a load of other stuff like Autotune, CDI to make it run?

Thanks dude!

 

Singcos,

Email sent.

I would recommend you speak to the tuner/installer to gain confidence in them. There's no use in having one of the best ECU's when you're tuner has no idea... I would suggest you speak to a tuner first even before you choose an ECU.

You have been warned...

And no.. you don't HAVE to have CDI for Autronic

 

I have 1 tuner who is very good with Microtech and Haltech and another one who is good with Autronic and Motec. Depending on what I buy, I will go to whichever tuner...

 

Definitly finding a tuner familiar with the ECU will help a lot. Mark Shead helped me out a lot and I found a Autronic Dealer/Tuner (Davesport) close to me that helped with install and tuning. We used a MSD 6 for ignition control.

Fastmaul - good to hear from another Cossie owner on this side of the pond!