18rgeu ECU info needed

[cameron lt2000]

hey guys just bought an 18rgeu and i have no ecu so im wondering whats the best way to get my engine up and running with at the same time not blowing a huge budget.....something under 500 would be nice also do i need a wiring diagram for the auto sparkys to be able to wire it up or will they have one\use there mad skills to do it without one.

If anyone has an ECU for an 18rgeu can you let me know please thanks, doesn't matter if its the stock one......i just want to be able to get my 18rc OUT PLEASE!!!!! and get my 18rgeu in and running

thanks heaps

cam

[WHITCHY]

You can use 22RE electronics, its not ideal, but it runs fine, and is a shitload cheaper than trying to get an 18RGEU ecu!
or a better solution would be a MegaSquirt, then you can tune it and it should run pretty well, the 22RE electronics seem to make it run rich and with a lack of low down power.
Good Luck.
-Whitchy-

[Norbie]

Microtech for $1100. Spend the money and save yourself a lot of hassle. Getting non-factory engine management up and running smoothly is hard enough without messing about with weird and wonderful low-budget shenanigans.

[The Witzl]

Definitely agree with Norbie.
I've gone through the hassle of both factory 18R-GEU engine management, and also a Megasquirt-2. Unless you are a sucker for punishment or are looking to spend a LOT of time learning the intricacies of engine management, i wouldnt suggest you attempt either.

My lessons learnt:
- factory 18RGEU ECU = detonation and poo fuel economy
- Megasquirt-2 = mindfuck setting it up and getting it running. Otherwise very good.


Microtech LT10s on the otherhand will work just fine and give you excellent power and economy compared to the factory computer (if you can even call it a computer).
Take my advice, and save yourself from a dead engine.

[cameron lt2000]

lol well if i can find a micro tech for a reasonable price i will but for the time being im buying a stock one off spectre cause i cant afford 1100 lol....

anyway cant afford it

thanks heaps for your help guys very much appriciated

thanks

cam