Simple and basic ECU advice / help

[dellyend1]

Hi All,

I've been reading all the threads I can on aftermarket ECUs as best I can and was hoping for a pointer or two

My requirements are a) needs to be a self install as can't afford to send to a garage b) be as simple a possible to install c) available in a full kit format that comes with absolutely everything (all mounts , brackets as well etc)

I don't think I could justify having it installed at a garage on costs grounds and there does not seem to be anybody local to Oxford.

I've come across megasquirt, emerald and canems

Megasquirt appears half the price of an emerald but does this come at a cost ?

I'm not trying to instigate a what is best aftermarket ecu debate, but more based on my very limited electrical knowledge and no knowledge of mapping and limited budget what would be the best value route for me to take if I wanted to apply an ECU to ensure I lose all gremlins in the current lucas ecu, eek out a bit more power and then at my leisure learn a bit about mapping and getting the best from my car.

Car is a 4.3 pre serp.

Also if anybody is close to Witney in Oxfordshire who has self installed an ECU I would love to hear from you and pick your brains.

Many Thanks

Jeremy

[dellyend1]

Rich,

Thanks for the honest and balanced view. Really helpful and the kind of sanity check I needed. It has confirmed my hunch that I am not up to the task based on current skills and knowledge. So best left alone.

Blitz, nothing wrong with the current Lucas system just was heading down the line of future proofing to avoid the day when it fails.

I think the suggestion of a rolling road session is sound and then maybe an after market chip dependant on outcomes.

Many Thanks to you both for replying

Cheers