Swapping ECU's?

[tk-421]

Originally Posted by cdydjded

This is the future: http://www.dezod.com/pd_apr.cfm

Actually, I think this is the future: http://diyefi.org/index.htm
But we need something more plug-and-play...

[cdydjded]

Originally Posted by tk-421

Actually, I think this is the future: http://diyefi.org/index.htm
But we need something more plug-and-play...

IMO this is more than most people can handle. I dont think people here are going to have the knowledge to put together an ECU to run there car. Its an option but I think it down low on the totem pole.

The unit Im working on is as PnP as it gets. Not one solder, crimp, tap is necessary.

[tk-421]

Originally Posted by cdydjded

IMO this is more than most people can handle.

I totally agree. The current iteration of the DIYEFI is quite basic and only meant for super gurus... But this could be the basis for totally customized ECUs down the road... It's all a question of time really...

[bearda]

Originally Posted by tk-421

Actually, I think this is the future: http://diyefi.org/index.htm
But we need something more plug-and-play...

The problem is that standalones are becoming harder to PnP with newer ECUs. My Miata is simple, and for less than $500 I can buy a kit to assemble a fully programmable replacement for the stock ECU (Megasquirt DIYPNP). That's because the ECU runs the engine, and that's about it. The Yaris runs all sorts of shit through the ECU that's hard to replicate. Air bags, emissions testing, A/C, cruise control, immobilizer, etc.

You could build a unit that would control the stock timing and fuel without too much difficulty, but half the car still wouldn't work. That's why reflashes and interceptors are becoming more and more popular; it's hard to run anything else on a modern car.