Anyone using omex
Discussion
In the aftermarket world the Omex is my personal choice, and gets my highly recommended sticker. I have personally only done four TVRs with this system, but mapped several more that were installed elsewhere.
However the Land Rover boys are generally well ahead technically and there are quite a few running these systems. The Lucas-Sagem GEMS system is very popular for those vehicles, and now we can also transplant the Bosch Motronic system which is taking off very well too. However these latter two systems require the engine to be built with the system in mind, and are not suitable for retro-fit. These installations are being done around the globe, in some pretty extreme climates too.
Basically it comes down to what your priorities are for your system of choice. All systems are not created equal, and it depends heavily on who is mapping and installing it too. The Omex is not the cheapest system, although it is not a great deal more than a budget system. It is very high quality and extensively used in serious competition vehicles (including the Paris Dakar).
The best thing is to ring your all your potential suppliers and have a chat with them.
However the Land Rover boys are generally well ahead technically and there are quite a few running these systems. The Lucas-Sagem GEMS system is very popular for those vehicles, and now we can also transplant the Bosch Motronic system which is taking off very well too. However these latter two systems require the engine to be built with the system in mind, and are not suitable for retro-fit. These installations are being done around the globe, in some pretty extreme climates too.
Basically it comes down to what your priorities are for your system of choice. All systems are not created equal, and it depends heavily on who is mapping and installing it too. The Omex is not the cheapest system, although it is not a great deal more than a budget system. It is very high quality and extensively used in serious competition vehicles (including the Paris Dakar).
The best thing is to ring your all your potential suppliers and have a chat with them.
Hi,
The reason for the aftermarket ECU is so you can map the Fuel & Ignition. This means you can ditch the MAF & distributor (So no more problems finding just the RIGHT Distributor arm). It also means you can tailor your maps to any aftermarket parts or work you have had done (Different exhaust, air filter, injectors, polish & porting, trumpets etc etc).
This mean you can eliminate the chance of engine knock, running lean, stuff like that.
Generally if the tuner knows what they are doing, you can get more power without potential damage to the engine & in some cases even run more efficiently.
It's also a requirement if you wish to go down the Forced Induction route.
Also Mark Adams (above) does Stock ECU tuning, so you don't have to swap the ECU, just the chip)
I'm sure if I've missed anything someone will point and laugh...
HTH
Mark
The reason for the aftermarket ECU is so you can map the Fuel & Ignition. This means you can ditch the MAF & distributor (So no more problems finding just the RIGHT Distributor arm). It also means you can tailor your maps to any aftermarket parts or work you have had done (Different exhaust, air filter, injectors, polish & porting, trumpets etc etc).
This mean you can eliminate the chance of engine knock, running lean, stuff like that.
Generally if the tuner knows what they are doing, you can get more power without potential damage to the engine & in some cases even run more efficiently.
It's also a requirement if you wish to go down the Forced Induction route.
Also Mark Adams (above) does Stock ECU tuning, so you don't have to swap the ECU, just the chip)
I'm sure if I've missed anything someone will point and laugh...
HTH
Mark
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