Which stand alone computer is the best for evo 8 ? Aem/Apexi/ or does it really matter ? im tuned on my stock ecu now but i wish to get a better ecu and have my car runnig right and idling perfect

 

i prefer AEM series1

 

Running right/idling perfect is in the tune, not from a standalone.

However aem will be your best choice if u choose to go standalone

 

I am running AEM EMS Series 1 also with out issues. Startup, Idle, and Cruise are all great. It is all about the tune.

 

Pro EFi. Nuff said

 

Aem is a joke compared to many others. Proefi, haltech, motech, vipec, etc.

 

Haltech Platinum Pro PnP is doing well so far and it has flex fuel capabilities

 

Those are all great units as well. AEM just released there Infinity 10 which is on par with the Pro EFI units.

With any standalone if you are not going to do the tuning, then you should find out what your local tuner recommends the most. Run that. All the units listed in this thread are awesome, they all do about the same things, however if you go to the AEM Forums there are tons of threads about them, the same cannot be said for the others.

As used AEM Series 1 is about 500-700 bucks. A used series 2 is about 1000-1200 bucks, I dont see many of the others pop up used, but new they all start around 1500 and up. The Pro EFI is about 2000 new.

 

Pro Efi if you have the money for it. I was going to run a proefi but my build time got crunched due to the shootout. Might switch out my aem somewhere down the line.

 

Its over 3k with everything you need.

 

Many people have used the AEM series 1 with great success. It is easily the most inexpensive option to have full stand alone control, particularly when there are so many now available on the used market. The newer AEM models have a smaller installed base, and fewer people with experience using and tuning them, although they are similar to the Series 1.

The ProEFI is a solid EMS, but is newer, has a small installed base, fewer dealers, and ProEFI will not sell to some shops at all. Some who tune it will lock the tune and the owner has no ability to tune for any changes. Unless you have a dealer nearby whom you like and trust and he will keep the tune "open", I'd think long and hard before going that route. The cost is high, too.

Haltech has some supporters, but it's not widely used for Evos as far as I can tell, except in specific locations where dealers support it. I think AWDMike uses them a lot in FL, though...

Motec is the king of widely available standalones. It has the most capabilities, and is bulletproof. It has a well thought out programming system that works. No bugs. It also costs 2-3x what a new AEM will cost.

 

no it isnt, i bought mine from reid@soundperformance.com and he offers a very good discount on packages.

 

Sounds to me like you just need to spend the money on a good competent tuner for your stock ecu. Anymore unless you're running 650+whp there is almost no need for a standalone.

 

Hks fcon vpro hands down. Search it up and see reviews on it here. Even by Sean Ivey

 

Driveability is 10x better on a standalone and they feel lile they give you 50lb/ft on the bottom end.