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Im potentially looking at a new ecu for my 34gtr, currently running power fc djetro but I want something that is a lot smoother. The 2 options I'm investigating are the haltech platinum pro and the vipec, both are plug in. I'm no ecu expert And would appreciate any input. I have ruled out the hka fcon pro because of cost.

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running the original, Link G4 Plugin, fantastic ecu. I looked at the Adaptronic/Haltech options etc, but tuner (Trent @ Chequered) advised to go with the plugin, as did Rob @ RIPS. Also have flex-fuel setup with wideband as well, all good :)

What are the prices on each unit?? Haltech is quite a bit more isn't it?

The vipec I have found for 1650 (via online business) and the haltech theres one the forums here for 1750....if not normal RRP o both is 1850 and 2200 respectively.

Trouble Im having atm is that businesses i speak to are pushing the product i sell (which i would do if i was a business).

The thing I like about the vipec is the 4D map tuning for the GTR. Using TPS off boost and MAP on boost, to give it standard ecu like smoothness. Also has 4bar map sensor, antlag, launch control and flat shifting. Thing i dont like is you just get a board that has to be placed into a std case.

The thing about haltech is a lot more businesses are using this ecu. The fact you get a proper ecu and not a board.

Only had the pfc DJetro in for a day and not really a fan, just isnt nice and smooth to drive.

to my knowledge, the haltech has the same options that you have listed...

launch control, anti-lag, flat shiffting.

only comes with a 20psi on board map though, so extrat sensors will be required if going for big boost.

ive got a haltech pp in my 32, and couldnt be happier.

find out which has more support from tuners in your area, no good getting and ecu no one can tune.

oh, when i start and run my car, you wouldnt be able to tell it isnt stock.

if youre down near sydney anytime soon, and my engine is back in, pm me, and ill take you for a run...

good luck with either way you go.

wasted smaeshted spark.

ive tuned 900hp 6 cyl 6's with wasted spark, passed cars in botany with the IM240 emissions test with them also.

even tested wasted setup's with non wasted setup's back to back on same car, car did not even leave the dyno.

grab the vipec and you will never look back. just make sure you have a good set of coils. (splitfires would do you nice)

i was about to say, if your no ECU expert why ditch a proven setup thats worked on many cars?

there would be lot of djetro BNR34's out there id imagine and its all in the tune (and install) i suspect

particularly with twin map sensors and individual throttle bodies

get the tune checked before you bin a good working setup and fork out cash

theres no reason 1 ecu would be "doughey" and another isnt

its all how it is tuned

the only time youd expect a "doughey" ECU and not a "doughey" tune is if you lack load points, ie like a really nasty 8x8 ECU or something simple like that with limited tuning abilities

if the djetro PFC is setup properly and tuned correctly it should perform the same as the other ecu's

in the tune, as Trent was advising me to go the D-Jetro had i not wanted to go flex-fuel etc etc - D-jetro is more than capable.

Vipec is a rebadged Link, so they're exactly the same. I just preferred to buy direct from Link as they are Christchurch based and unfortunately lost their HQ in the earthquake :(

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