Wolf V500 On R33 Gts-t

[black_gtst]

$$$V500's are so dear$$$, i would not be able to justify spending the extra coin over a PFC!

[abu]

V500s would be heaps expensive, I am sure a 2nd hand PFC wont cost you that much!

I have seen a few on the forums for about $1,200 I think, way cheaper than a RB20 one..

If you want plug and play, and something that looks standard go with a LINK.

LINK is plug and play, and they just send you the ECU board, no casing. What you do is pull out the standard R33 ECU board and put the LINK board into your standard R33 ECU casing so it look standard!

No one will know your running after market stand alone ECU, unless the piggy that pulls you over notices you have no AFM! Which I don't think there smart enough to do..

No AFM because link runs MAP

LINK is about $1200 I think!? direct from LINK website.. cbf checking, but go there and have a look. Thats brand new and delivered, and plug and play.

Cheaper than WOLF, MICROTECH and a 2nd hand PFC

My 2.5c

Thanks,

Abu

Edited August 15, 2007 by abu

[abu]

LINK Website:

http://www.linkecu.com/

LINK forum Website:

http://www.linkecu.com/forum/forums

Thanks,

Abu

[zertek]

LINK Website:

http://www.linkecu.com/

LINK forum Website:

http://www.linkecu.com/forum/forums

Thanks,

Abu

wow, just had a look at this. very impressed! i have to sell my V4 wolf 3D, so i had a look at the V5, it seems like an insane ECU... but i cant afford 1900... this LINK ecu though really seems like value for buck!

[Al]

I have seen second hand Pfc's sell for $1500 and new ones at the same price (if you can find one). For $400 extra i would much prefer a NEW V500 with all the added features, listed previously.

The V500 is so small that you could probably pull it out of it's casing and fit it into a std 33 ecu case. Alternatively (and something i plan to do), I will get a chopped 33 loom from a scrapped car, dummy the ecu and chopped loom in the std position and power it up, then move the std loom and V500 and hide it in the dash.

A club member had a Link in his 33 gtst, and even after AVO tunned it several times, he wasn't happy and pulled it out. Not sure how old the Link ecu was, so there may have been huge upgrades between his ecu and the ones currently on the market.

EDIT: Just had a look at the "Link" links provided. He must of had an older ecu, as these look pretty reasonable.

[cln]

The V500 is so small that you could probably pull it out of it's casing and fit it into a std 33 ecu case. Alternatively (and something i plan to do), I will get a chopped 33 loom from a scrapped car, dummy the ecu and chopped loom in the std position and power it up, then move the std loom and V500 and hide it in the dash.

haha no wonder vic calls you a geek! do it for me aswell and ill buy you a slab.. !

[ovabooster]

what am i limited to without the v500 hand controller?

[Psymon]

Just means you have to plug in a computer with the software to change all the settings instead of doing it with the hand controller.

Having used a Wolf 3d in my previous car i wouldn't hesitate to put one of the new ones in my skyline and i'll seriously consider it when the time comes to upgrade the ecu.

[abu]

what am i limited to without the v500 hand controller?

No handcontroller just means you have no real time readings, and cant tune via handcontroller. You will have to plug the unit into a laptop via cable and have it tuned that way.

That will require you to have the software to tune via laptop.

Nothing major, you could always just get one later on if one comes up, its not required.

Thanks,

Abu

Edited August 16, 2007 by abu

[mad082]

That will require you to have the software to tune via laptop

the software comes with the unit, or can be downloaded for free from their website.

[abu]

the software comes with the unit, or can be downloaded for free from their website.

Yep thats right. I should have added that in

Thanks,

Abu

[mad082]

here is a screenshot of the v500 software. this is a blank fuel map.

[Jpowys]

What do you miss out on with the PFC compared with the Wolf 500?

[mad082]

it being in english, the laptop software (unless you pay another $500 or so for it), the wolf can remove the afm, plus a bit more i think

[Jpowys]

it being in english, the laptop software (unless you pay another $500 or so for it), the wolf can remove the afm, plus a bit more i think

that's good to know, thankyou! anyone know of anything else significant?

[ovabooster]

im guessing i cant use the security pin function without hand controller? darn coz i relli like that feature? Any1 know if its a definate a new hand controller will come out? And wen? Where do i source one? atm discussing with psi parts but always gud to shop around.

cheers

[Al]

All tuning has to be done via laptop. AEM have purposely removed tuning capabilities from the h/c, so that w/shop customers wouldn't "accidentally" play around with fuel, ignition, start-up, etc. Certain "non crucial" things are still adjusted via hand controller: boost, turbo timer, AUX's, etc.

[Al]

what am i limited to without the v500 hand controller?

No PIN security, no real-time display (duty cycl, temps, rpm, load, boost, etc), and a few other minor features,

[Al]

What do you miss out on with the PFC compared with the Wolf 500?

I would definately pick the V500 over the Pfc.

- as stated by mad082

PLUS

- PIN security

- Multiple AUX inputs and outputs (Control boost, thermo fan, NOS, water spray, Meth inj, C2O, warning lights, afr sensor, etc)

- turbo timer

- boost control via rpm and load

- map sensor

- and a whole lot of other shit i don't even know.

With the Pfc you are just limited to whatever the std ecu controlled, and the option for the added boost controller, which i have read/heard is a prick to make run properly.

[Al]

im guessing i cant use the security pin function without hand controller? darn coz i relli like that feature? Any1 know if its a definate a new hand controller will come out? And wen? Where do i source one? atm discussing with psi parts but always gud to shop around.

cheers

A new hand controller is DEFINITELY coming out, but time frame is unknown; by me anyway

I know that this is a top priority for AEM and the search is world wide. They have found a few new h/c, that are compatible with the ecu firmware. You need to understand, alot of time and money was taken into writing firmware for the ecu to work with the original h/c, so they need to find a replacement with the same logic/chipset. The ones they have found are good but have their own set-backs/limitations: some are too bulky, too small, no graphic display, limited interface, etc. Unfortunately it may take a little more time to find something close or better and get the manufacturer to complete minor changes, so that it works 100% with the ecu and all it's features.