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Computer, Do I need One? (1j-IS200)
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Mon, 09 August 2004 06:48
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Hey Guys, as you know, Im doing the 1J to IS200 conversion thing.
My friends tell me, Why get an aftermarket ECU, when the Manual Soarer ECU should be able to run it fine?
The turbos will run standard, boost, and have a FMIC and 3" Exhaust+dump. What do you guys suggest?
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: Computer, Do I need One? (1j-IS200)
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Mon, 09 August 2004 06:57
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With those mods I see no reason to fork out for an aftermarket ECU.
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Re: Computer, Do I need One? (1j-IS200)
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Mon, 09 August 2004 07:08
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Thats good news! Sweet as! So I definatley need a Manual ECU? My mechanic is definite he can use the Auto, but I disagree.
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Gold Coast
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May 2002
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Re: Computer, Do I need One? (1j-IS200)
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Mon, 09 August 2004 07:33
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No, guys have done Manual conversions on Soarers before without switching the ECU. It is "better" to use the manual one but it's not what I'd call an issue as they still run just fine. Just small reports about the timings being alittle off.
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Re: Computer, Do I need One? (1j-IS200)
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Mon, 09 August 2004 07:55
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Thanks for that info. Helps alot!
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sunny coast, qld
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October 2002
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Re: Computer, Do I need One? (1j-IS200)
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Mon, 09 August 2004 09:25
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weren't you planning on going single turbo though?
If you are going to in the future it may be better to get an aftermarket ECU now so you only have to do the wiring once.
Alternatively, you could run the standard ECU to get it going and then just use some piggyback style computers if you don't end up going too hardcore with it. That is what I think I will do anyway 
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Brisbane
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November 2002
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Re: Computer, Do I need One? (1j-IS200)
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Mon, 09 August 2004 11:47
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If you are absolutely, definitely planning on leaving the thing as-is then go the factory computer. If you plan to modify further down then I would definitely get an aftermarket computer (either Haltech or Motec, apparently Autronics are had to set up on JZ motors) in the first instance.
This way you don't spend the money on wiring twice over, you don't end up with a mottled loom from so many changes in management, and don't end up with extra holes and shit from different mounting points etc.
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Sydney
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March 2003
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Re: Computer, Do I need One? (1j-IS200)
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Tue, 10 August 2004 02:57
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I plan on keeping it like that for a long time, maybe 1-2years, but who knows, mainly becaus eI will be broke hehe.
Thanks Guys!
What about other stuff like Climate COntrol Etc?
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: Computer, Do I need One? (1j-IS200)
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Tue, 10 August 2004 03:20
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LOL why do you keep asking about the climate control?? The engine ECU runs the engine, just the engine, not the climate control, not the stereo, not the headlights, the engine!
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Sydney
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March 2003
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Re: Computer, Do I need One? (1j-IS200)
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Tue, 10 August 2004 05:48
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| Norbie wrote on Tue, 10 August 2004 13:20 |
LOL why do you keep asking about the climate control?? The engine ECU runs the engine, just the engine, not the climate control, not the stereo, not the headlights, the engine!
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I dont know, Im just worried hehehe!
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Perth
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January 2004
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Re: Computer, Do I need One? (1j-IS200)
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Tue, 10 August 2004 14:21
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You better be worried! Your heater might start blowing out freezing cold air when its 0 degrees outside... *looks at his own car*
d'oh!
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Sydney
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March 2003
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Re: Computer, Do I need One? (1j-IS200)
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Wed, 11 August 2004 02:07
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| spans wrote on Wed, 11 August 2004 00:21 |
You better be worried! Your heater might start blowing out freezing cold air when its 0 degrees outside... *looks at his own car*
d'oh!
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Tell me more man!!!
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