Won't they both do about the same performance wise. I know I want to buy a greddy kit... but I don't think the e-manage can do what the Utec can. Anyone actually running a greddy kit with a utec? Anyone even use the e-manage for any reason other than that it came with the kit?

 

I think the UTEC is one of the most popular setups for the greddy kit (any kit really). I don't think i would run them emanage setup. If im not mistaken, the ultimate had some issues as well.
Im sure the search ***** will get on ya in a min :P

 

The UTEC can act as a true standalone at load. The Emanage cannot.

End of story (for the sub $1k price range).

The emanage has some nice features, but will always be subject to the stock ECU changing the tune. You cannot rely on it for this reason.

Get the UTEC.

 

It sounds like you a referring to the e-Manage "Blue" If so, do not use that EMS since it is inadequate for our cars and you will more than likely blow your engine. If you a referring to the e-Manage Ultimate it is a good unit for the money but the UTec will be better as far as timing control under load goes, the EU will be more consistent.

-George
GT Motorsports

 

Utec Ftw

 

Vpro?

 

VPro FTW!

-George
GT Motorsports

 

that thing is just soooo expensive, but hopefully it is well worth the cost

 

Well I can get a UTEC for around 800... should I jump on that... yes brand spankin new never been opened!

 

I hate to steal this thread, but I am going to slide my own question in here. Has anyone tried Unichip? (I think that is the company). I was at TDPerformance today and he suggested them. He was not familiar with the UTec, but that was just because he said he has never had a call for it. He said he has always had good luck with Unichip and is a piggieback so you don't lose some of the functions your stock computer has such as cold starts etc... Any input on this? Or will the Utec do the same.

 

How does the FCON i.S. compare against the EU/UTEC for F/I applications?

And how much cheaper is the "iS" versus the vpro?

 

How soon are you looking? The Haltech platinum pnp standalone will be on the market very soon and will be more affordable than the HKS and offer more functionality such as variable cam control and an unlocked user interface!

 

if you don't know how to tune it.. make sure you find a local tuner who doesn't mind you getting it for $800 brand spanking new never been opened before you pull the trigger on that purchase

 

oooooh, get this!!! ^^^^

 

Your U-tech will kick in yo

 

lol.. it actually does kick in when it see's boost

 

By "very soon" do you mean within the next 30 days???

 

No promises, but it is looking that way. We have 4 shop cars (2003,4,5,6) running it now and everything looks great.

 

will this setup you have be preset for us to just slap in, or a semi pre-tuned type version?

 

Any inside scoop on whether it works with the 5AT. I heard the hydra standalone was having trouble with the 5AT... so wondering...

Is this the same as the e11v2 unit on the Haltech website? Does the stock ECU still control some aspects (DBW, amenities, TCM on the 5AT, etc?)

thanks!