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Antwan3000 · 04-11-2005, 11:34 AM

i have a rather n00bish question but it is a rather important question for me regardless...

here's the situation:..

i have a bad ECU and need to replace it.. i was intially looking to order one from somewhere like autozone or something for about $200-300.. but this didnt seem like the right choice considering the fact that my car is a future "weekend warrior" and i only want to go for higher quality replacement parts.. so i decided to price an ECU from the mitsubishi dealership.. it was priced at roughly $1200.. the higher price doesnt really mean it's a higher quality part but at least i know that it'll be a stock mitsubishi part instead of a potentially lower quality third-party replacement..

but after reading most of this thread, i'm very interested in an AEM ECU.. it sounds like just what i need for the long run.. my only question is this: can i just directly replace my bad ECU with the AEM and just drive my car normally without any adjustments?.. for example, i dont have a laptop yet and also i dont really want to get very deep into any tuning without a little more knowledge and research under my belt.. so basically i just want to fix my current ECU by replacing it with a AEM and just drive my car until i decide to play with the AEM later..

is this a viable decision?..

04-11-2005, 11:34 AM	#72 (permalink)
Antwan3000 aka "3000" Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Memphis, TN Drives: '92 Stealth R/T TT Trader Rating: (1)	Re: AEM Ultimate Resource Thread>>>> i have a rather n00bish question but it is a rather important question for me regardless... here's the situation:.. i have a bad ECU and need to replace it.. i was intially looking to order one from somewhere like autozone or something for about $200-300.. but this didnt seem like the right choice considering the fact that my car is a future "weekend warrior" and i only want to go for higher quality replacement parts.. so i decided to price an ECU from the mitsubishi dealership.. it was priced at roughly $1200.. the higher price doesnt really mean it's a higher quality part but at least i know that it'll be a stock mitsubishi part instead of a potentially lower quality third-party replacement.. but after reading most of this thread, i'm very interested in an AEM ECU.. it sounds like just what i need for the long run.. my only question is this: can i just directly replace my bad ECU with the AEM and just drive my car normally without any adjustments?.. for example, i dont have a laptop yet and also i dont really want to get very deep into any tuning without a little more knowledge and research under my belt.. so basically i just want to fix my current ECU by replacing it with a AEM and just drive my car until i decide to play with the AEM later.. is this a viable decision?.. __________________ 1992 Dodge Stealth R/T Twin Turbo Current Mods- Intake: Dejon Tool dual intake pipes (no MAF), DNP FMIC and hardpipes, TurboXS Type H-RFL BOV, krank vents Exhaust: 3SX custom DP, Random Technology UHF cat, Borla catback exhaust Wheels and Tires/Drivetrain:18" Volk Racing TE-37s (white), Kumho Ecsta Supra 712s, SPEC Stage III+ clutch, stainless steel clutch slave line, Fidanza lightweight flywheel, PST 1-piece CFDS, Ultimate Performance short-throw shifter Ignition: NGK plugs, Magnecor KV85 8.5mm wires, Optima Redtop Fuel: Denso 720ccs, hotwired Denso supra fuel pump, AEM adjustable FPR Control: Greddy Emanage Ultimate, AEM UEGO WB O2s, AEM TRU-BOOST controller, Blitz DTT DCII Cosmetics: viper blue pearl metallic paint with custom viper white racing stripes, Cianci fiberglass triple-guage pod, AEM WB O2 gauge, AEM TRU-BOOST gauge, AEM oil pressure gauge, black/blue interior design, Corbeau CR-1 racing seats and belts, Momo steering wheel, Momo shift knob, Momo shifter boot, Momo racing pedals, Blue StreetGlows Sound: all Sony Xplod speakers with two 10" Xplod subs in a custom box Next Mod(s): Phantom turbos, DNP precats, 3SX lightweight crankpully, NX kit..