Programmable ECU's (Was GM TPI tips for a newbie)

[WILMAN]

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> From: Charles Brooks <cbrooks1 at mail.tqci.net>
> To: diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu
> Subject: Programmable ECU's (Was GM TPI tips for a newbie)
> Date: Thursday, January 14, 1999 10:04 AM
> 
> I've looked at several of them but frankly I'm not sure what
> I should be looking for in a programmable EFI system. The
> Accell DFI system seems popular and so do the Haltech
> products. I must have looked at a dozen Mfr.'s. I was leaning
> toward the Holley system but after receiving several messages
> on the problems and deficiencies they have I changed my mind.
> Which system(s) is/are considered the best?
> 
> Charles
> 
I am using GEMS EM20. It is very good.
They are at http://www.gems.co.uk

> 
> 
> David Sagers wrote:
> > 
> > In putting a TPI on a 406 the factory settings work just fine
> > with the 28 lbs injectors, but a built motor is very different
> > than a stock motor.
> > 
> > For a stock 406 28 lb injectors are all that's needed.  If
> > it's built the perhaps a 30 lb.  Also consider finding a
> > programable system so that you can dial in the fuel & ignition
> > curves to match your cam, headers, etc...  I would look for a
> > computer that can be programmed from a lap top while you drive.
> >  Other members can tell you how to burn new chips.  It's your
> > choice.