Are there pc or laptop based piggybacks available?

DaveMush · 12-12-2006, 05:04 PM

Ok, so I'm kinda new to the realm of aftermarket tuning. I was thinking that I wanted to use an eManage Ultimate as a piggy back to my OBDII stock ECU... But I got to thinking.

Is there a laptop based system that could achieve the same tasks? If i was to have a laptop in the car at all times, are there ways to wire it in to the car like a piggyback and use it to trick I mean control fuel and ignition timing of my stock ECU?

I figure that would be a far more capable and upgradeable system if it was out there. And that way could also be used for things like audio and on the fly tuning.

Anyone know if its a possibility?

SpeedballTrix · 12-12-2006, 05:54 PM

Is it possible? Definately.
Where can you buy one? I haven't the foggiest =(

Honestly though I would just build a cheap standalone PC out of desktop components then spend $700+ on a laptop.
You can get a form factor (shuttle) case, pop an $80 mobo/proc in there and then link it up to a flip out LCD display. Not only would it be cheaper than buying a laptop for it, but you would have a l337 flipout display that you could pwn your freinds faces off with as you access all your engines tuning parameters at the touch of the screen.

This is assuming that your ECU supports it.
I know there are hardware/software combos specifically designed to tune Miatas. With something like this you can preload street and race settings from inside the car and, IIRC, the settings apply immediately (or after like a couple minutes of easy driving).

I know the Link ECU does this on Miatas... idk if there are any specifically designed for deuces, but I bet a Link would work on a deuce as well, as long as you dled/wrote different maps.

G3aR · 12-13-2006, 09:37 AM

Your best bet for a laptop based piggy back is the Greddy e-manage.

Locofrancais MR2Guru · 02-21-2007, 05:32 PM

MAP ECU, Piggyback system that also eliminates that POS of an AFM

http://mapecu.com/
http://mapecu.com/map1.html
There is also a 2 version, but it is a bit more expensive.

Weasy2k · 02-23-2007, 02:20 AM

The smt6 and 7 can also remove the afm

The 7 has more advanced features such as closed loop tuning with a wideband, 5-7 setpoint outputs...etc...

Locofrancais MR2Guru · 02-27-2007, 05:39 PM

The SMT 7 sounds like a pretty nifty deal, much better than rev.6

Weasy2k · 02-28-2007, 01:36 AM

Well the 6 is awesome in its own way!

Perfect Power is about to release a whole line of piggyback solutions VERY soon...Ignition Only, Fuel Only, AFR Closed Loops tuning (rom tune.....pfft :P )....etc

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DaveMush Mr2 V6 #8 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Syracuse, Ny Posts: 413 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 11 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Are there pc or laptop based piggybacks available? Ok, so I'm kinda new to the realm of aftermarket tuning. I was thinking that I wanted to use an eManage Ultimate as a piggy back to my OBDII stock ECU... But I got to thinking. Is there a laptop based system that could achieve the same tasks? If i was to have a laptop in the car at all times, are there ways to wire it in to the car like a piggyback and use it to trick I mean control fuel and ignition timing of my stock ECU? I figure that would be a far more capable and upgradeable system if it was out there. And that way could also be used for things like audio and on the fly tuning. Anyone know if its a possibility?

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12-12-2006, 05:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
SpeedballTrix Foul Weather Drifter Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 871 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Is it possible? Definately. Where can you buy one? I haven't the foggiest =( Honestly though I would just build a cheap standalone PC out of desktop components then spend $700+ on a laptop. You can get a form factor (shuttle) case, pop an $80 mobo/proc in there and then link it up to a flip out LCD display. Not only would it be cheaper than buying a laptop for it, but you would have a l337 flipout display that you could pwn your freinds faces off with as you access all your engines tuning parameters at the touch of the screen. This is assuming that your ECU supports it. I know there are hardware/software combos specifically designed to tune Miatas. With something like this you can preload street and race settings from inside the car and, IIRC, the settings apply immediately (or after like a couple minutes of easy driving). I know the Link ECU does this on Miatas... idk if there are any specifically designed for deuces, but I bet a Link would work on a deuce as well, as long as you dled/wrote different maps.

12-13-2006, 09:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
G3aR I love Lamp Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: back in MN baby! Posts: 947 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Your best bet for a laptop based piggy back is the Greddy e-manage.

02-21-2007, 05:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
Locofrancais MR2Guru Cage Fighter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 541 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (9/91% )	MAP ECU, Piggyback system that also eliminates that POS of an AFM http://mapecu.com/ http://mapecu.com/map1.html There is also a 2 version, but it is a bit more expensive.

02-23-2007, 02:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
Weasy2k What is an MR2? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 8,891 Thanks: 33 Thanked 82 Times in 68 Posts iTrader Rating: (9/100% )	The smt6 and 7 can also remove the afm The 7 has more advanced features such as closed loop tuning with a wideband, 5-7 setpoint outputs...etc...

02-27-2007, 05:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
Locofrancais MR2Guru Cage Fighter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 541 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (9/91% )	The SMT 7 sounds like a pretty nifty deal, much better than rev.6

02-28-2007, 01:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
Weasy2k What is an MR2? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 8,891 Thanks: 33 Thanked 82 Times in 68 Posts iTrader Rating: (9/100% )	Well the 6 is awesome in its own way! Perfect Power is about to release a whole line of piggyback solutions VERY soon...Ignition Only, Fuel Only, AFR Closed Loops tuning (rom tune.....pfft :P )....etc