Haltech Platinum Pro Vs Vipec Plugin R34Gtr

[sinistaGTR]

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.

[DVS JEZ]

Both the haltech and Vi-pec will do a great job. It comes down to ur personal preference and what ur preffered tuner likes

[Guilt-Toy]

I am a vipec dealer so I am going to tell you to get one, they are the best.

But... if you do decide on the haltech it will not be so bad for you.

[SS8_Gohan]

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?

[sinistaGTR]

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.

[N1GTR]

So what if it doesn't come in a case?

Get your stock ecu case, take the board out, new board in, then put it back in the stock position..........?!

[sinistaGTR]

Its not a big issue, i know, but its something that I obviously have to address.

[zebra]

Only thing that would stop me getting the vipec plug in is wasted spark. While not a huge issue I'm not a fan. Better comparison would be the v88 vs platinum pro

[luke gtr]

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.

[mico]

what about a link mate ? and why was the d jetro not smooth ? just curious

[zebra]

Link - vipec same same

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[sinistaGTR]

Power fc feels doughy off boost and the change between vac and boost isnt smooth, once it comes on boost...hold on.

Im after something that runs like a std ecu, but runs without AFM.

[zebra]

You need a better tuner. I've been in a few d-jetro equipped gtrs that have been better than stock

[mico]

ahh, yeah thats exactly why i was asking. mine is rough on the transition too. maybe we are using the same tuner, and yeah agree ^^ they can be alot better.

[Guilt-Toy]

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)

[zebra]

It's just a personal thing.

[KING87]

I have a DeJetro also and am looking at upgrading mainly to run dual maps, and have been advised by my tuner to go with the vipec V44. The de-jetro is basically a drag ecu and not the 'best' for street use

[paulr33]

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

[SS8_Gohan]

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

[mico]

link are the original