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i'm currently looking into getting an aftermarket ecu for my '94 r33 gtst. I don't really want to spend anything more than $2000. My mod's are fairly mild - exhaust, FMIC, pod filter. I realise that it really depends on what the tuner is used to. I was looking into possibly getting either a haltech e8, EMS, e-manage/e-manage ultimate, apexi SAFC or link G3. Anyone had much experience with these? I need the ecu to have an in-built boost controller, and be able to pass emissions tests for engineers certification. Finally, can someone recommend a workshop in sydney, preferrably round the northern beaches?

One day I might upgrade turbo, injectors, fuel pump etc, but that's as far as I will ever take it.

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Well I would be touching the EMS or the link personally. SAFC wont cut the mustard and the haltech is semi seqential when used on 6 or 8 cylinder so I wouldnt use one either. Nothing wrong with semi seq injection but there is better options. The E11v2 is a better haltech but more expensive obviously.

The emanage is great and Id recommend it. The power FC is more than proven time and time again.

Im not a not a big fan of the software used to tune the EMS or the Link. Hence I dont use them. The SAFC is a rude thing to tune with and really should not be considered amongst the other ECU's your considering.

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Well I would be touching the EMS or the link personally. SAFC wont cut the mustard and the haltech is semi seqential when used on 6 or 8 cylinder so I wouldnt use one either. Nothing wrong with semi seq injection but there is better options. The E11v2 is a better haltech but more expensive obviously.

The emanage is great and Id recommend it. The power FC is more than proven time and time again.

Im not a not a big fan of the software used to tune the EMS or the Link. Hence I dont use them. The SAFC is a rude thing to tune with and really should not be considered amongst the other ECU's your considering.

Cheers for your input. Power FC's were originally my first choice, but are very to get hold of, or are selling for very inflated prices. At the moment I'm leaning towards e-manage ultimate. Got quoted $1500 for installation and tune at croydon racing developments.

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