Hey guys, I've got an '05 AP2 and it's about to be turbocharged. I'm wondering which ECU to go with: I can get a slightly used AEM Infinity 6H for $1100 or a new Haltech Platinum Pro for $1200 (best price I could find). I'm leaning more towards the Haltech since it's plug-and-play while I'll need an adapter harness for the AEM. I have a couple of decent reputable tuners nearby that can work with both systems, so that's not too much of a deciding factor. I'm leaning more towards the Haltech, but that is a rather steep price for an ECU that's five or so years old with no new added functionality.

Which would you guys go with? Thanks.

Edit: No emissions checks in my area. This isn't my DD, and will probably be garaged in the winter.

 

Does the car have to pass emission testing? Via the OBD2 port? Not sure if you need it or if either ECU will do it, but best to answer that question first. My '06 ECU is programmable so that wasn't a problem. The Hondata piggy back version may pass smog as well.

-- Chuck

 

No Emissions checks in my area.

 

I run a Haltech on my Turbo charged S2000
As long as your turner knows what he/she is doing then you will be fine.

Make sure you pay for a quality tune!

 

OP, the first question is who will be tuning your car? If it's someone reputable, I suggest using what they recommend as they recommend what they feel comfortable effectively tuning your car.

 

As stated earlier, I've got a few good tuning shops around my area. I'm in the Louisville area, so I can choose from places like Dynosty who are great with both Haltech and AEM or Dyno Dynamics who lean more towards Haltech it seems. Both shops are fairly popular and have produced some great cars. Depending on which ECU I choose decides which tuner I may go with. So the tuner doesn't really help me decide, I've got a few great shops to choose from in either case.

I can understand what you're saying though, that would definitely be good advice if I had a very limited choice in reputable tuning shops.

I'm just trying to figure out what's a better deal between these two ECU choices.

 

Are any of them tuners specific for the s2000? Don't be like some people on here and go to a "system specific specialist" tuner that isn't too familiar with s2000s, they end up being expensive in rebuilds and retunes

 

Dynosty has tuned a few S2000's. Enough that I'm fairly comfortable taking the car there. There a couple of turbo S2000's on youtube that they've tuned. Again, the tuner isn't a problem.

Guys, I appreciate the concern about proper tuning, but I'm just trying to figure what's a better deal between these two options. It just seems that the answers I'm getting--while relevant--aren't specific to the question I'm asking.

Should I be posting this in a different sub-forum? And if so, which would give me a more direct answer? I've built DSM's for the past few years so the whole S2000 community is new to me. So one more time, which of these would be a better deal?

 

The answers couldn't be more direct, ask your tuner which they would suggest and feel comfortable with. Since they've tuned a couple S2000s already, ask them which system they liked best and why. You will get the same answers in the EMS sub-forum as there are several options. Haltech, AEM V1/V2/Infinity, Hondata Kpro, Ktuner etc all mean nothing if the person to trust isn't comfortable with it. There are tons of people on here to say one or the other so you're never gonna get a definite answer as both can do the job. If you're leaning toward Haltech, use Haltech. I use Hondata Kpro, why? My tuner is a dealer and seller, I'm familiar with most of Hondata's products, most tuners in Florida can tune it.

 

I'm starting to think perhaps I didn't ask the right question.

Is $1200 for a Haltech Platinum Pro a good deal? Is $1100 for a used AEM Infinity 6h (no harness or included accessories) a better deal?