Hi everyone i need some advice as im a bit lost, does the link managment do alot more than the power fc, does it depend on how much power i want?
Sorry if its a stupid question
Cheers
Steve
[Mk2] [Turbo] link ecu or piwer fc with commander?
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] link ecu or piwer fc with commander?
With also my limited knowledge
Link G3 upwards vs PFC - Link wins, it has many more options available it it like launch control, more advance timing all the benefits of late technology really.
Seen many high powered cars using PFC so there is nothing wrong with it and there are a lot more mappers for it. It also has a base rev 3+ already on it so idling and how your car runs in all conditions should be as if you have a standard ecu. The mapper just mappers for more power.
Link G3 upwards vs PFC - Link wins, it has many more options available it it like launch control, more advance timing all the benefits of late technology really.
Seen many high powered cars using PFC so there is nothing wrong with it and there are a lot more mappers for it. It also has a base rev 3+ already on it so idling and how your car runs in all conditions should be as if you have a standard ecu. The mapper just mappers for more power.
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] link ecu or piwer fc with commander?
Link every day- the PFC is proper old now
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] link ecu or piwer fc with commander?
Link. PFC is a very capable ECU, but getting on a bit now. Link has better features.
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] link ecu or piwer fc with commander?
Like the guys are saying.. The Apexi PFC is a great bit of kit. Not to be shrugged at by any means. It is getting on a bit now with regards to extra features... It doesn't have any lol!
I have no experience with a link ECU myself so can't comment the same.. Although they are quite popular and have extras on them
I have no experience with a link ECU myself so can't comment the same.. Although they are quite popular and have extras on them
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] link ecu or piwer fc with commander?
Thanks for he help guys, i no the power fc are hard to come by these days, but also the link are alot of money but have great features, if my aim was to get around 330-340bhp would i be best going with the power fc, i already have converted my rev 1 turbo to a rev 3 head gasket, ct20b turbo, de cat, rev 3 managment, intercooler, hks exhaust and induction kit.
What do yo think?
Thanks
Steve
What do yo think?
Thanks
Steve
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] link ecu or piwer fc with commander?
Where would i fink a link?
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] link ecu or piwer fc with commander?
steve07 wrote:What do yo think?
No one can answer that question for you.
First question for you to decide is whether you want the extra functions.
Second question for you to decide is how much you value those extra functions.
Then purchase accordingly.
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] link ecu or piwer fc with commander?
there's a power fc on gumtree at the moment, not sure if there's a commander, £475 i believe, seen it today while noseying at mr2s
EDIT: http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-moto ... 1043192943
apologies, it's £450.
EDIT: http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-moto ... 1043192943
apologies, it's £450.
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] link ecu or piwer fc with commander?
sheppy wrote:gumtree
If you buy it, pay cash on collection.
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] link ecu or piwer fc with commander?
Thanks for the link, ive messaged the guy, if theres no commander would you still bother? I dont no how easy it would be to get one?
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Peter Gidden - SBITS wrote:sheppy wrote:gumtree
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If you buy it, pay cash on collection.
how else would you pay for it?? gumtree is all cash on collection
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] link ecu or piwer fc with commander?
steve07 wrote:Thanks for he help guys, i no the power fc are hard to come by these days, but also the link are alot of money but have great features, if my aim was to get around 330-340bhp would i be best going with the power fc, i already have converted my rev 1 turbo to a rev 3 head gasket, ct20b turbo, de cat, rev 3 managment, intercooler, hks exhaust and induction kit.
What do yo think?
Thanks
Steve
If that is all the power you want just use a Rev 3 ecu with the right sensors and injectors.
Designer for turbo set ups on F1 cars, and Nitrous Oxide Systems of the USA in the 80s
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] link ecu or piwer fc with commander?
How much power can the rev3 turbo and managment handle? I want a safe amount of power, but if i could get more then even better
I dont want to go forged just a good level of power but also safe.
Thanks
Steve
I dont want to go forged just a good level of power but also safe.
Thanks
Steve
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] link ecu or piwer fc with commander?
330-340hp is unrealistic with those mods.
At best you may crack 300hp after you've mapped with a link/powerFC assuming your running a rev1/2 head?
For the sake of gaining maybe 10-20hp, it's a lot to spend on an EMS.
If you'd had uprated injectors, bigger than stock turbo, likely more worth your while as you'd be much closer to your target hp goals.
At best you may crack 300hp after you've mapped with a link/powerFC assuming your running a rev1/2 head?
For the sake of gaining maybe 10-20hp, it's a lot to spend on an EMS.
If you'd had uprated injectors, bigger than stock turbo, likely more worth your while as you'd be much closer to your target hp goals.
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] link ecu or piwer fc with commander?
Im running a rev 3 head