Andrew
Nothing is wrong with Motec, budget/wife allows in my humble opinion it is
still the premium after market ECU available. The reason for my comments
regarding the Wolf System is its simplicity. Motec has an array of features
that you will probably never use, traction control, data logging, individual
cylinder tuning, boost cut, nitrous contol,50rpm load bands, auxiliary outs
etc. are all nice to have but in a street/race setup very rarely used.
Wolf 3d is easy to program, comes with base settings and a hand controller
to get you going, two data cartridges for race v's economy and you don't
need a laptop to run it. We have set some cars up on street with Wolf in an
afternoon. Now I am not saying it was perfect, we mapped up to 20psi both
fuel and spark sites the car went like a shower of shit and he still gets
28mpg economy.
I spent 30+ hours on a rolling road dyno, hooked upto various instruments,
but at the end of the day for the extra 30hp (estimate) you work out the
benefits as none of our cars will run at Bathurst so is that extra power
that important. To put it into perspective we gained an extra 5hp just by
increasing the spark plug gap which cost nothing.
The extra $1500 for the ECU plus hours of dyno time adds up quickly when
essentially their standard features for controlling fuel delivery and
ignition timing are the same whether or not its Motec, Haltech or Wolf.
JJ
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JJ,
with regards to computers, I would be interested in hearing your
views on why you would choose the Wolf 3d.... whats the problem
with your motec??
regards andrew
> Simon
>
> The ignition module in the distributor will 9 times out 10 be the problem.
> I ended up replacing 4 of the them mind you they were second hand out of
> complete distributors at $250.00 per go. I am sure that the auto
> electricians amongst us could fill you in further but apparently the
'paste'
> between the module and distributor plays an important part, maybe as a
> conductor? I will leave that up to our esteemed colleagues.
>
> I ended up replacing mine with a FJ distributor modified the shaft and
have
> run four plugs ever since.
>
> With respect to computers, although I have Motec if I knew then what I
know
> now, Wolf 3d would be the go.
>
> JJ
>
>
>
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> waterhouse
> Sent: Thursday, 6 July 2000 5:03
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> Subject: ignition module.
>
>
> Guys,
> my car did decide to shit itself today whilest high rev changing from
> 2nd-3rd in front of some v8 fans standing beside their car.(embarrasing)
> Engine is a standard Z-18 with factory comp.
> Diagnosis is between the following parts as the ignition functions, all
> electricals, work starter motor works but produces no spark and no EFI.
> Ignition module which i have already removed and the computer which was
> replaced 3 months ago from a blown one to a good standard one(hard to
find).
> My question is does anyone have a Z-18 which they may have a spare
ignition
> module as my friendly Repco dealer said new they are worth $270 and have
to
> be ordered specially from Adelaide.
> Bugger that when it may or may not be the problem.
> Sso if anyone does have one or an idea on where to get one there input is
> much appreciated.
> Further to that is if the module is not the problem then its the comp. and
a
> replacement is in order.
> I've looked at an MT8 (microtech) is this the way to go or does anyone
have
> some suggestions. (Limited budget)
> Sorry for the longwinded drawn out story>>>:)
> Thanks in advance
> Simon
>
>
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