Rev 3? Ecu options

[Macca]

I have a Rev 3 (I think) non standard engine that has never ran since coming in from Japan, the ecu had been removed from the car before it landed here. I know it's had some mods but as yet don't know exactly what. Do I buy a standard ecu which will/may be enough to hear it run and do some basic checks or do I buy an after market unit on the off chance it's a sweet motor running nice mods?

Thoughts?

[2mad]

Yes I would start by plugging in a rev3 ecu to see if it runs... Obviously no guarantees, no idea whats been done to the car ..


The more pics you post the better we can help

[jimGTS]

Check injectors are stock first before running it on a stock ecu.

[2mad]

^^ This , I should of thought of that


Thats the thing, you've got to back engineer whats been done to the car to get it running.. not an easy feat buddy

[Macca]

Injectors are brown, not sure what they should be, there is an adjustable FPR also?



Engine mounts are TRD and the flywheel doesn't look standard, I can see a number of Allen bolt heads on the block side of it!

Thanks

[Peter Gidden]

Sure the injectors are not red?

Shouldn't take long to get fired up - the engine electrics in these cars are pretty basic by modern standards.

Short out B+ and FP - that should get the fuel pump running. Check for B+ at coil and ignitor.

Check for CEL with ECU plugged in and ignition on.

Crank engine and see if it fires.

[2mad]

Yep red.. should look like this.. http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/3725/picture058wy.jpg

[Macca]

Mmmmmmm engine isn't in a car at the moment

Briefly, I have a complete car that I'm told has a knock, it's either a rev1/2.



If the repair is to costly I have the rev3 engine as a possible swap, but the condition is unknown.

[Macca]

Rev 3

[Peter Gidden]

Briefly, I have a complete car that I'm told has a knock, it's either a rev1/2.

If the repair is to costly I have the rev3 engine as a possible swap, but the condition is unknown.

I would not be fitting an engine of unknown condition.

[Driftlimits Performance]

Crank and get oil pressure first with plugs out. Then start it.

[Macca]

If the rev3 motor is going in ill at least compression/leak down test it, but other than an engine dyno I'll only know for sure if it's a goodin once it's in and running.
Fingers crossed the engine that's in is a relatively easy and cheap fix so I don't need to go as far as swaping over

[Macca]

Would a U.S./Canadian market ecu work??

[Peter Gidden]

Would a U.S./Canadian market ecu work??

If you re-pin it correctly i'm sure it would run.

Not sure why anyone over here would ever do that though.

[Macca]

Cost............

I can get one delivered to the door for just under £150 including postage/duty.

[rev3turbo]

Cost............

I can get one delivered to the door for just under £150 including postage/duty.

rev 3 ones go for less than 100 over here

[Macca]

I've been looking but the few I have found have been over £200......

Am I looking in the wrong places???

[rev3turbo]

Have you put a wanted post up?

possibly have a word with GTSchris

[Macca]

I have, but only just

Will do....

Thanks

[Peter Gidden]

Last 3 i've sold for £130 delivered.