Getting an aem, what else...

mr2slow4you · 03-04-2006, 06:07 PM

I am about to order an aem ems for the 93+ mr2, what other sensors or add-on's would you reccomend purchasing with this?

91T_SW20 · 03-04-2006, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mr2slow4you

I am about to order an aem ems for the 93+ mr2, what other sensors or add-on's would you reccomend purchasing with this?

read mrcontrols.....there's like a ton of sensors you gotta get i believe when i was looking into getting that.....

I would get the Hydra since its whats most commonlly used..

mr2slow4you · 03-04-2006, 06:32 PM

I am goign to go with aem, because I can get a great deal on one and there are so many more professional tuners that tune them.

Weasy2k · 03-05-2006, 10:10 PM

Map sensor for laod refrence
Intake Air Temp sensor....

uhhh
**** i forgot if there was anything else...im pritty sure thats all yo9u would really need considering it uses exisiting sensors for the rest. Just that when u take off the AFM u need osme way to read the airflow and temp.

(excuse the bad spelling/writing...im in the hsop wearing gloves...)

mr2slow4you · 03-05-2006, 10:53 PM

^lol ya gloves are hard to type in.

MR2TuRbZ · 03-05-2006, 11:05 PM

you need the AIT (Air Intake Temp) GM part, and the MAP Sensor from GM

and if you want, you can use a boost solenoid from GM to have the AEM control the boost electronically

mr2slow4you · 03-06-2006, 08:53 AM

If I get the car professionally tuned is it still a good idea to have a wideband?
Also what about regular gauges such as oil temp.

ecm garrett · 03-06-2006, 09:41 AM

nothing wrong with having gauges to monitor your stuff jason

Weasy2k · 03-06-2006, 09:50 AM

its actually something you should have...
Make sure you got the port to plug the wideband in on the downpipe and most of the time dyno shops will have the wdieband units on site.

So yea IAT and MAP

ecm garrett · 03-06-2006, 09:50 AM

ps - jason, when doing gauges - no pillar pods please

Enthalpy · 03-06-2006, 10:06 AM

Use the AEM MAP, not the GM one. I have seen them wonder on me. The GM IAT also has quality issues, (surprise, surprise) but it is at least usable after you test it. Measure the resistance vs. temp values of your sensor before using it.

The AEM EMS is incapable of operating in closed-loop using your narrowband. This is one of the big drawbacks of the system. If you ever want to be in closed loop, you need a wideband.

Some argue a well-mapped EMS doesn't need to operate in closed-loop. I beg to differ. This might be the case with race gas, but pump gas varies quite a bit!

You will also need this:
http://mrcontrols.com/products/matplate.htm
It puts the IAT in one of the best places possible.

Don't forget the sensor pigtails for the MAP and IAT.

mr2slow4you · 03-06-2006, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ecm garrett

ps - jason, when doing gauges - no pillar pods please

You know me, I'd never get an A-piller. I hate to have any gauges, I planned on using my laptop connected to the aem to view what I can.

Weasy2k · 03-06-2006, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Enthalpy

Some argue a well-mapped EMS doesn't need to operate in closed-loop. I beg to differ. This might be the case with race gas, but pump gas varies quite a bit!

Agree 100% on that!

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mr2slow4you ME out of training :) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,327 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Getting an aem, what else... I am about to order an aem ems for the 93+ mr2, what other sensors or add-on's would you reccomend purchasing with this?

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Weasy2k 3.4L 10K RPM In the works Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 8,895 Thanks: 34 Thanked 82 Times in 67 Posts iTrader Rating: (9/100% )	Map sensor for laod refrence Intake Air Temp sensor.... uhhh **** i forgot if there was anything else...im pritty sure thats all yo9u would really need considering it uses exisiting sensors for the rest. Just that when u take off the AFM u need osme way to read the airflow and temp. (excuse the bad spelling/writing...im in the hsop wearing gloves...) __________________ -Johnny @ Sea2Sky Tuning - www.sea2skytuning.com http://www.mr2.com/forums/sea2sky-tu...-out-sale.html

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03-04-2006, 06:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
mr2slow4you ME out of training :) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,327 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	I am goign to go with aem, because I can get a great deal on one and there are so many more professional tuners that tune them.

03-05-2006, 10:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
mr2slow4you ME out of training :) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,327 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	^lol ya gloves are hard to type in.

03-05-2006, 11:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
MR2TuRbZ Local V8 Killer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 556 Thanks: 8 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	you need the AIT (Air Intake Temp) GM part, and the MAP Sensor from GM and if you want, you can use a boost solenoid from GM to have the AEM control the boost electronically

03-06-2006, 08:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
mr2slow4you ME out of training :) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,327 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	If I get the car professionally tuned is it still a good idea to have a wideband? Also what about regular gauges such as oil temp.

03-06-2006, 09:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
ecm garrett Cage Fighter Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: welcome, NC Posts: 295 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	nothing wrong with having gauges to monitor your stuff jason

03-06-2006, 09:50 AM	#9 (permalink)
Weasy2k 3.4L 10K RPM In the works Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 8,895 Thanks: 34 Thanked 82 Times in 67 Posts iTrader Rating: (9/100% )	its actually something you should have... Make sure you got the port to plug the wideband in on the downpipe and most of the time dyno shops will have the wdieband units on site. So yea IAT and MAP

03-06-2006, 09:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
ecm garrett Cage Fighter Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: welcome, NC Posts: 295 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	ps - jason, when doing gauges - no pillar pods please

03-06-2006, 10:06 AM	#11 (permalink)
Enthalpy EMS Harmonizer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,219 Thanks: 8 Thanked 54 Times in 42 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	Use the AEM MAP, not the GM one. I have seen them wonder on me. The GM IAT also has quality issues, (surprise, surprise) but it is at least usable after you test it. Measure the resistance vs. temp values of your sensor before using it. The AEM EMS is incapable of operating in closed-loop using your narrowband. This is one of the big drawbacks of the system. If you ever want to be in closed loop, you need a wideband. Some argue a well-mapped EMS doesn't need to operate in closed-loop. I beg to differ. This might be the case with race gas, but pump gas varies quite a bit! You will also need this: http://mrcontrols.com/products/matplate.htm It puts the IAT in one of the best places possible. Don't forget the sensor pigtails for the MAP and IAT.