STR Prep - ECU and Tuning Discusson
10-21-2011, 01:34 PM
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The only possible way I could see this working is under the update/backdate rules. But doesnt that have to be the entire car or everything you can replace? I also realize that the ST u/b rules are much less clear than the SP ones. SP actually states that if they are listed on the same line (which the s2000 is) in the appendix class list then they are considered the same car. How do the u/b rules work in ST?
10-21-2011, 02:16 PM
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10-26-2011, 01:48 AM
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Yup a haltech PS1000 piggy backed fits the bill! The only issue being the one current harness made on the market (awd) has issues according to Jeff Evans. He's still testing his kit and said in a PM the other day things should come together by next season hopefully.
The new pnp wouldn't be legal even though the two tuners do the same exact thing
The new pnp wouldn't be legal even though the two tuners do the same exact thing
That is one expensive piggyback... any advantage to running the Haltech vs. an EMS as a piggyback?
10-26-2011, 06:45 AM
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I think that is wishful reading. I would interpret '1. Reprogrammed ECU (via hardware and/or software) may be used in the standard housing' as being reprograming by replacing IC chips on the existing ECU board, not replacing the entire ECU board with a completely different one.
10-26-2011, 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Random1' timestamp='1319226261' post='21090752
If you could migrate the RSX ECU guts to the S2000 housing then it would be legal? I think so.
Problem is the RSX ECU requires non-STR legal changes outside the stock box...
10-26-2011, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by TTMartin' timestamp='1319640325' post='21102497
[quote name='Random1' timestamp='1319226261' post='21090752']
If you could migrate the RSX ECU guts to the S2000 housing then it would be legal? I think so.
If you could migrate the RSX ECU guts to the S2000 housing then it would be legal? I think so.
Problem is the RSX ECU requires non-STR legal changes outside the stock box...
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The board is hardware, but, it is not 'reprogramming the ecu' it is replacing the ecu.
10-26-2011, 08:21 AM
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We still drive just a Honda. A couple grand for a piggy back and a few hp is just a waste of money IMO.
I have a pre tuned Giles emange that I bought used and it works like a champ. Call me cheap but I'll keep the $1k+ I saved for other mods to the car
I have a pre tuned Giles emange that I bought used and it works like a champ. Call me cheap but I'll keep the $1k+ I saved for other mods to the car