fastcar Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Anyone tried one of these ECU's from Link? It's a plug and play system for the supra http://www.linkecu.com/TS2JZPlus I'm BPU at the moment on Hybrids but looking to go small single in the near future! I know the Syvecs has a good name on here but just looking at exploring other avenues. Does anyone have any experience with these? Thanks In arvance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Supes Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 I've spoken to one of the suppliers and he said few drift guys run this ecu. I'm considering it for my next purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR24 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Seems like a great alternative at a much better price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 I know that it's quite popular with Skyline GTR owners, and the respected MGT use them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewaysdan Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 I know a couple of people that have run the link ecu with very good results. Think Jamie p has one for sale on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsia Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 I've got a Link G4+ (Storm, I think.) very happy with the price and features. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted March 3, 2016 Author Share Posted March 3, 2016 I've spoken to one of the suppliers and he said few drift guys run this ecu. I'm considering it for my next purchase. Did they know if it has any issues running the sequential setup? I've got a Link G4+ (Storm, I think.) very happy with the price and features. Are you running single mate or sequential TT setup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsia Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Are you running single mate or sequential TT setup? Single. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 I had a customer car in on an older Link ECU, from memory a G3, but I will have it in my notes somewhere. I had a fiddle with the map and the software was intuitive to use and the forum for users offered good support. The car drove well, it was a single turbo automatic. I was impressed by the ecu and mapping software and am considering a Link for another project. Running the sequential turbos, err, sequentially is not trivial. I wouldn't know which Link ecu could do that, you would need to ask on their forum if it's been done before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 (edited) Pah - Raspberry Pi's use machine learning to control a combustion engine now. Just get one of those for £35 and Bobs your mothers brother. Hmm...Real Time Linux Kernel Patch. Edited March 3, 2016 by Pete (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted March 3, 2016 Author Share Posted March 3, 2016 I had a customer car in on an older Link ECU, from memory a G3, but I will have it in my notes somewhere. I had a fiddle with the map and the software was intuitive to use and the forum for users offered good support. The car drove well, it was a single turbo automatic. I was impressed by the ecu and mapping software and am considering a Link for another project. Running the sequential turbos, err, sequentially is not trivial. I wouldn't know which Link ecu could do that, you would need to ask on their forum if it's been done before. Thanks for that Chris! Do many standalones have issues running the sequential setup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsia Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Thanks for that Chris! Do many standalones have issues running the sequential setup? Could just run them in parallel perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Could just run them in parallel perhaps? I personally think it crazy to undo what was the main technological advantage of the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBDevelopments Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Ive used them quite a few times, prietty good ecus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsia Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 I personally think it crazy to undo what was the main technological advantage of the engine. Agreed, but if you really want an aftermarket ECU on stock twins, seems like the easiest option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Thanks for that Chris! Do many standalones have issues running the sequential setup? There are probably lots of 2JZ-GTE engines running after market ecu's controlling none Tiptronic stuff including sequential turbos,but the only one I know of personally that worked flawlessly was a Motec M800. All 4 VSV's are simply toggled on and off, not PWM controlled, but it's knowing WHEN they should be toggled So if there are enough inputs and outputs it's then down to the mapping and having suitable 2 or 3D tables available for the outputs. Just glancing at the G4 plus ecu's I would say the cheapest of any real sophistication is the Storm model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Style Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 As mentioned, drifters swear by them. I'm considering one at some point down the line as it seems to offer better support than AEM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 As mentioned, drifters swear by them. I'm considering one at some point down the line as it seems to offer better support than AEM I've had no issues with support from AEM to be fair mate, plenty of help about and plenty fitted to NA-T's albeit in the states Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Agreed, but if you really want an aftermarket ECU on stock twins, seems like the easiest option. Before Syvecs existed I had the first version of the AEM PnP ECU running on my the stock twins, you could fine tune the switch over point by adjusting the RPM at which each VSV opened, using the AEM meant I could also increase boost on the first turbo alone and then again when both were online, myself and Pat spent hours mapping and it worked really well, so it can be done and the AEM logic was quote simple, rpm based switched outputs from memory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted March 4, 2016 Author Share Posted March 4, 2016 There are probably lots of 2JZ-GTE engines running after market ecu's controlling none Tiptronic stuff including sequential turbos,but the only one I know of personally that worked flawlessly was a Motec M800. All 4 VSV's are simply toggled on and off, not PWM controlled, but it's knowing WHEN they should be toggled So if there are enough inputs and outputs it's then down to the mapping and having suitable 2 or 3D tables available for the outputs. Just glancing at the G4 plus ecu's I would say the cheapest of any real sophistication is the Storm model. Had a feeling you were going to say the motec lol. Expensive! But a good piece of kit, something that works flawlessly is priceless though I guess! Do you know if a plug and play loom for the Motec can be brought for the TT6 supra? The VSV's are the problem which is why I'm guessing most switch over to TTC mode when running an aftermarket ECU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted March 4, 2016 Author Share Posted March 4, 2016 Could just run them in parallel perhaps? It would be the easiest option but I really like the sequential setup of the supra, it's the perfect road setup! And to be honest I'm not known for doing things the easy way:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsia Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Before Syvecs existed I had the first version of the AEM PnP ECU running on my the stock twins, you could fine tune the switch over point by adjusting the RPM at which each VSV opened, using the AEM meant I could also increase boost on the first turbo alone and then again when both were online, myself and Pat spent hours mapping and it worked really well, so it can be done and the AEM logic was quote simple, rpm based switched outputs from memory. Interesting - seems like this might be a solution for the OP It would be the easiest option but I really like the sequential setup of the supra, it's the perfect road setup! And to be honest I'm not known for doing things the easy way:d Know exactly what you mean, seems bit of a waste having all the setup for it in the engine and not using it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted March 4, 2016 Author Share Posted March 4, 2016 Before Syvecs existed I had the first version of the AEM PnP ECU running on my the stock twins, you could fine tune the switch over point by adjusting the RPM at which each VSV opened, using the AEM meant I could also increase boost on the first turbo alone and then again when both were online, myself and Pat spent hours mapping and it worked really well, so it can be done and the AEM logic was quote simple, rpm based switched outputs from memory. Sounds like another good option! I think what ever ECU I go for is going to see me spending a lot of time and money on the dyno with the mapper:blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Style Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 I've had no issues with support from AEM to be fair mate, plenty of help about and plenty fitted to NA-T's albeit in the states Ahh okay, that's good to know. Seems as though every thread I read flamed AEM support. Especially for their older units Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted March 4, 2016 Author Share Posted March 4, 2016 Interesting - seems like this might be a solution for the OP Know exactly what you mean, seems bit of a waste having all the setup for it in the engine and not using it. Yeah exactly that! I'm still in two minds whether to go single as I am slightly worried about losing that drivability as in the respond side of things! Even when I do go single i wouldn't want any more then 550BHp at the fly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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