The MOTEC ECU

[bernie]

Hey all..
I am seeking your opnion/gathering info on the motec ecu. Would this be suitable for my Integra Type R 02??
what do you know about this chip?
And Or should i spend money on a turbo kit 1st??
You may think that these are silly questions. .. BUT i'll be honest, i know nothing about cars.. so im kinda in the dark here about these sorta things. i guess im just addicted 2 iV-Tec..
can anyone give me there input on this topic.. would very much appreciate it.. thanks guys.. :D

[na_Dc5]

should consider HONDATA man

[bernie]

whats hondata?? sorry but i am a bit lost.. im a rooie but a serious one..

[Bludger]

its alternative to MoTeC

[staryknight]

Motec ECU's should only be used if your gonna tune your car like crazy, and mod it like crazy, its fully programmable and whoever you take your car to tune it sohuld know how to program it to get the best output from your car, the hondata is what most people would get for hondas instead, theyre specifically made for hondas, and probably dont have the full range of functions motecs have, but do the job for alot less money.

If you havent modded your car at all yet, go check out TODA_AU's bang for your bucks thread thats stickied at the top of these integra forums.

[type one]

Disagree....

Motec ECU and Autronic ECU are designed and are so damn expensive because they can tune across a whole range of different criteria and customer needs. Technically you can use a motec as a v-afc if u wanted to...

So its not just for crazy modifications, but of course users usually choose these ECU's for crazy mods because of their capability to maximise the modifications at hand given.

[hebe]

MOtec is seriously great! I love mine!

[whtdc2]

Motec is more for highly mod cars, and one thing it puts me off is they have to cut all the wiring in order to link up with their ECU, so later you want to fit your OEM ECU back, you will have problem when you want to sell your car

[wlee2]

there are ecus that come with a plug and play unit.. for the Bseries engine neway.. ie autronic.. not sure about any others though..

[vinhy]

And Or should i spend money on a turbo kit 1st??


if ur goin to turbo 1st either way u wud need a replacement ecu to get the most out of it

[Boost]

Motec is da bomb..!.. If you want to have full controll of the thing.. then motec it... there is nothing you cant do with a motec.... Hondata is also good but not as capable as a Motec unit.

[wlee2]

Motec is da bomb..!.. If you want to have full controll of the thing.. then motec it... there is nothing you cant do with a motec.... Hondata is also good but not as capable as a Motec unit.


shh.. now that hondata has been mentioned just wait and see $5 says BLKCRX will be here sometimes soon

haha jk james =P.. i heard really nice things about motec it is expensive though...

[Boost]

yeh motec is expensive... thats why if your not going to utilise its full potential... the price does not justify...

[edw-R]

If u don't need to consider the price, motec is your choice.

[VT3C]

you cannot use a MOTEC unit as a VAFC, MOTEC replaces your ECU - it sure as hell aint a piggyback !!

I've seen a MOTEC M4 installed on a basically stock B18C (VTiR) and make it pull 152 HP at the treads. you may loose some practical daily-driving features though a competent tuner can program around this. Air-con, power steering ELD type functions.. Plus OBD functions are all lost as far as I know.

I think you need to go learn more about what you want.. I mean you've rushed out and bought a type R and now telling us you want to turbo it. and MOTEC it..

why dont you just go and get a 200 shot of NOS and a couple of spoon engines ;)

I think you need to go form a relationship with a tuner and talk about his capabilities, your wants/needs (in relation to how you want to use the car), and your budget. Then your tuner will be able to implement a strategy in order to reach your goals.

justr going 'this part is the best, fit it now' isnt the best approach.

[bernie]

Whooah.. well im glad that you guys are helping me on this subject, still i have to say that im going towards Motec.. My only concern though is that living in Darwin N.T. as i do, not many people know exactly how to tune or modify.. and its a bit scary to leave the car in hands of someone you dont really trust.
Anyways im greatful for your input..
cheers bernie

[VT3C]

whoa that WOULD be a concern !! is hard enough to find a half-decent tuner here in Perth !!