R33gtst ECU options

[Griffin]

I just picked up an r33 gtst that has an autronic smc computer fitted. It had little use though I'm unsure of the age of it or if they are still current.

Car had an rb2530 . I purchased it with no engine. I plan on putting my spare rb26 in.

Am I better off selling the autronic / loom and using a factory rb26 loom and ECU and going nistune or utilising the autronic.

Does anyone here know much about them? Or if I should sell how much I should ask for it?

 

 

[GTSBoy]

Autronic SMC is quite old.  But it was a top notch ECU in its day, rivalling Motec for quality and capability.  Your only real issue will be whether there is someone comfortable with tuning it.  You might have to do a little research.

[Leroy Peterson]

You won't get much for an SMC, but I'm doubting you would be able to use your existing loom on the RB26 anyway.
Nistune would be better than autronic SMC.

[Dose Pipe Sutututu]

If you're keen, I might be selling my Adaptronic 440 Select Plug-in as I would like to move to another ECU. Before anyone goes in and says don't blame the tools, etc. I personally just like Haltech more and it can run DBW.

[Griffin]

Thanks Johnny but I'm trying to utilize what I have. 

I've spoken to an autronic guru up here.

He says to keep it.

[Komdotkom]

Have a look at the MRM Racing forum that's hosted in Scandinavia somewhere, they have heaps of great info and a very helpful and active community.

Autronic's are fine once you get your head around the program, they just lack a lot of the more modern functions like Flex and and not needing a laptop from the dark ages. I ran one on a race car for years without any issues.

[Griffin]

Thanks. Flex tune is not needed anyway. I'll see if I can use it for now. 

[Guilt-Toy]

You can actually still get support for this ecu from Autronic,  it is still more then capable of doing the job.  If you do have to upgrade,  then go for the Adaptronic Modular range of ecu's,  they are very good.

[Griffin]

I've been in contact with guys in Melbourne and locally, the have convinced me to keep it and are willing to help out getting it running again. They love their product and are happy to support it.