There hasn't been a whole lot of Haltech reviews posted lately so i figured i would share my thoughts and give a brief review.

I previously had the UTEC. And I will still say, for the coin, that is a GREAT EMS. But given that I am building the engine in the fall/winter, I wanted to go ahread and upgrade to the Haltech, as i think it is better for the higher boost/built blocks.

Sharif installed/tuned my Haltech and I am 100% impressed.

I know there were some people having issues with the starts. With the Haltech, my starts (cold and warm) are perfect. Pumping the gas isnt needed and the idle is rock steady.

The biggest difference is the smoothness. With the Haltech, driving the car is like driving a factory turbo'ed car. Half throttle lett off's are so smooth.This is where the difference is notice most. Overall, it makes the car soo much more enjoyable to drive, and that in itself makes it worth every penny.

One more thing. The software that is comes with is really straighforward. For now (since there is not an external map selector besides the AIM), a laptop needs to be connected to switch maps. This is no big deal at all though, it takes maybe 1 minute at most. Like i said, this is VERY straighforward. You just need to remember to select "reset ECU" when you switch maps.

Well, there is my .2 on the Haltech. I know it's not much but...

FYI, i also had the Stage 2 Snow Performance meth kit installed. The boost was turned up to 12 lbs. and the car made 461whp on Sharif's dyno.

Thanks again Sharif. It was a pleasure, as always.

 

I to haltech start up..



****... My UTEC starts blow ***** though!!

 

Very nice,

What injectors are you using???

My startup is pretty messed up right now and Im also using the Haltech, hope it gets fixed ASAP!

Can't wait to see this thing run at the AirStrip event!

 

Great numbers. I also chose to go with Haltech as I knew I would be building soon.

Question though: why are you choosing to run 12 psi on the stock internals? I'd like to push mine this far but I would feel really nervous running that much boost and not having a built engine just waiting.

I'd really like to hear your thoughts on this or maybe Sharif could chime in.

 

Thanks guys.

D350z10, I am on the 440cc Greddy injectors as of now. So that could contribute to having an easy start up.

APP6mt, Since i have all the right amount of supporting mods, and a great tuner, i figured i would push the limits of this stock block a little further. However, if i wasnt prepared for a build if something did happen, then i deff wouldnt be pushing 12 lbs.

 

Ok.. Nevamind then... 440cc is prob the contributor...

 

I read that you need to double your injector size and fuel pump when dealing with Meth. Do you think 440cc injectors are to small for the amount of power your making, along with meth?

 

No, Sharif can verify what % the inj are at, but for my power levels they are doing fine.

 

I wonder why it was expressed, that you run twice the injector size when dealing with meth?

 

^ I have never heard that before

 

Ill try and find it.

 

Aren't you confusing methanol injection with ethanol fuel use (instead of gasoline)? Methanol injection introduces atomized methanol into the intake manifold, which process cools the air charge and also helps prevent engine knock.

I thought if you switch to ethanol fuel, you have to use larger injectors...?

 

You might be correct. I think it was E85. Sorry about the confusion

 

Very nice numbers considering its on sharifs dyno. What mix are you using? at what psi does it starts spraying?

how do you like the snow performance kit and did you add anything else to the kit?

please post your dyno sheet with AFR reading..

 

100% Meth. The kit fits my needs just fine for now but i added the big tank. I think it starts spraying at 6/7 psi. There is plenty info on meth set ups on the boards.

 

What is your exhaust setup?

 

^EvoTT w/ SGP wastegate relocation kit.

 

I assume Haltech is controlling the meth injection? mind telling how much you got your kit for and from where?

 

Yea, the Haltech is controlling the meth. The kit is the Snow Performance stage 2, its on their web site. It think it's around 500.

 

That is A LOT of power on Sharif's dyno for a stock block. Congrats.