Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 15 of 23

Thread: 2JZ budget ECU

  1. #1
    Junior Member Too Much Toyota dnegative's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Location
    NSW
    Posts
    5,486

    Default 2JZ budget ECU

    Cressida will very soon need a new ECU to suit the single setup;
    Not overly keen on spending $2500 for a ECU full of features I'll never need nor use. The only features I want is the ability to retain the OEM ignition setup, have a few outputs for fans and what not, be able to run high impedance injectors without issue and have the ability to run open/closed with a wideband.


    Any suggestions?
    Front runners for a 2JZ are Haltech PS2000's, Link G4's and AEM S2 pnp.......... all of which seem expensive for what I need.
    Needs to be able to be tuned readily, not game enough to do it myself.

  2. #2
    Junior Member Automotive Encyclopaedia
    Join Date
    Nov 2011
    Location
    qld
    Posts
    1,123

    Default Re: 2JZ budget ECU

    I went thru my shit from 20 years ago and I have a microtech d4 if u want
    2 bucks this leaves u 2000 bucks to get it tuned hehehe

  3. #3
    Junior Member Too Much Toyota dnegative's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Location
    NSW
    Posts
    5,486

    Default Re: 2JZ budget ECU

    That's old school habib shit right there, bring your own screwdriver lol

  4. #4
    I'd love me some Backyard Mechanic king-szeitszam's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2010
    Location
    QLD
    Posts
    251

    Default Re: 2JZ budget ECU

    Adaptronic E420d, just bought one- $990 retail and you'd be struggling to find another ECU with comparable features for the price.
    If not then I've got the Haltech Sprint 500 that was replaced by it if you'd like something really barebones
    The Smurf: A 1972 TA22 with a 2TGEU, individual throttle bodies and a bad attitude.

  5. #5
    BK Grease Monkey bk_'s Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    WA
    Posts
    151

    Default Re: 2JZ budget ECU

    I dont recommend running semi-sequential injection. Throttle response and cold start will be compromised. And warm/hot idle will be compromised. (I converted my 1jz to full sequential injection and it solved my remaining problems)

    AEM? I know quite a few 2jz american guys who avoid AEM like the plague!

  6. #6
    Junior Member Too Much Toyota dnegative's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Location
    NSW
    Posts
    5,486

    Default Re: 2JZ budget ECU

    Quote Originally Posted by king-szeitszam View Post
    Adaptronic E420d, just bought one- $990 retail and you'd be struggling to find another ECU with comparable features for the price.
    Wont work with the OEM ignition setup though, need a different ignitor etc

  7. #7
    Junior Member Automotive Encyclopaedia
    Join Date
    Nov 2011
    Location
    qld
    Posts
    1,123

    Default Re: 2JZ budget ECU

    Yes I take my screwdriver everywhere incase I need to adjust a d4
    Have adaptronic made the software better to understand
    Until then I won't go near it
    I prob won't go near a lot of aftermarket ecus hehehe

  8. #8
    Junior Member Backyard Mechanic
    Join Date
    Apr 2010
    Location
    queensland
    Posts
    214

    Default Re: 2JZ budget ECU

    your best bet is to find a tuner that your happy with and see what there use to tuning with. if your doing it on a budget then I would go with a microtech. they work fine and don't blow the budget though the roof but its when you start chasing power is when there not as good as the more expensive ecu's on the market. im running a wolf v500, its really good and it has more features then I need but gives me room to move if I ever deside to chase big power later. The wolf v500 and v550 can also control the factory auto if your still using one of them.
    10.0sec Cressida (SOLD) current build- caged ke38, 2jz, Glide, 42gtx, 9"

  9. #9
    Junior Member Too Much Toyota dnegative's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Location
    NSW
    Posts
    5,486

    Default Re: 2JZ budget ECU

    There is a haltech E11v2, haltech ignitor and loom for sale on the Supra forums.
    Thinking about it, little short of $$ this week though.

  10. #10
    I'd love me some Backyard Mechanic king-szeitszam's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2010
    Location
    QLD
    Posts
    251

    Default Re: 2JZ budget ECU

    I'm sooo careful about buying second hand ECU's...two out of three that I've bought have had issues with them.
    Every seller always says they're all good, but low and behold when the shit hits the fan they suddenly disappear and you've just wasted your money
    The Smurf: A 1972 TA22 with a 2TGEU, individual throttle bodies and a bad attitude.

  11. #11
    Junior Member Automotive Encyclopaedia
    Join Date
    Nov 2011
    Location
    qld
    Posts
    1,123

    Default Re: 2JZ budget ECU

    Well that's normally what happens when u do things on a budget
    Can normally turn out more expensive
    Just get adaptronic or microtech
    Wired up afew big 1j drag cars with microtechs and they will work fine if you run a manual gbox

  12. #12
    Toymods Events Secretary Too Much Toyota trdee's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    NSW
    Posts
    10,252

    Default Re: 2JZ budget ECU

    Dneg. Fairly sure Simmo is using an emanage with a patch loom off the shelf. Plug in and go....
    1988 AW11 9A-GTE - Turbo Missile | 2004 Elise K20A - N/A Screamer | 1984 MA61 1JZ-GTE - 80s cruiser
    Quote Originally Posted by Rex_Kelway View Post
    .....and the within first laps everything that made the AW11 great hit Rex as if the 'Gods of driving fun' had all Jizzed on his face.....
    Quote Originally Posted by JustenGT8 View Post
    Mono blocs mate....as close to yours as a Ferrari is to a Fiesta

  13. #13
    Junior Member Too Much Toyota dnegative's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Location
    NSW
    Posts
    5,486

    Default Re: 2JZ budget ECU

    Quote Originally Posted by trdee View Post
    Dneg. Fairly sure Simmo is using an emanage with a patch loom off the shelf. Plug in and go....
    Yeah, so is luke hosking;
    I've had everything suggested to me from everyone so for the moment I'm going to sit on the fence and see if anyone has a smash and parts a car or something.

  14. #14
    Junior Member 1st year Apprentice
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    Tasmania
    Posts
    24

    Default Re: 2JZ budget ECU

    I built and installed a Megasquirt and found that was insanely cheap compared to any alternatives. I even managed to convert over a Haltech map for a base tune. The learning curve was extremely steep but worth it once it was going.

  15. #15
    Junior Member Too Much Toyota dnegative's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Location
    NSW
    Posts
    5,486

    Default Re: 2JZ budget ECU

    No shops here sell them and finding one that will try........ easier to get blood out of a stone.
    I've asked around, and its either "not interested...... would you like to buy a Haltech?" or "err.... dont they have a heap of issues? you might be better off buying a used XXX"

    A MS3 would be a good option for what I want and whilst I can wire one in, it defeats the point when the majority of good workshops wont touch it and the person who does either does a dodgy job or charges the difference.

Similar Threads

  1. how to build 1.5jz on budget
    By sleepercorty in forum Tech and Conversions
    Replies: 67
    Last Post: 15-11-2012, 02:54 AM
  2. 4A to 2J.. What to budget for
    By Casey-G in forum Tech and Conversions
    Replies: 36
    Last Post: 30-08-2010, 01:13 PM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •