Custom ecu???
JK Super Freak
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,255
Likes: 2
From: GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB
i used to work with some guys that were into the tuner cars and they told me you can get a stand alone computer for just about any motor. gets complicated in a hurry but sounds interesting as you have more control and it can be tuned for your elevation to get perfect fuel to air ratio's. depending on motor size you can acheive 20-80hp
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 303
Likes: 1
From: DUBAI
i used to work with some guys that were into the tuner cars and they told me you can get a stand alone computer for just about any motor. gets complicated in a hurry but sounds interesting as you have more control and it can be tuned for your elevation to get perfect fuel to air ratio's. depending on motor size you can acheive 20-80hp
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 423
Likes: 0
From: Nashville TN
Here is an Open Source ECU tool. .romraider.com/RomRaider/Download"]http://www.romraider.com/RomRaider/Download[/URL] I don't know if it will work for our JK's. Beyond my current knowledge.
Last edited by mkjeep; Oct 8, 2009 at 07:48 PM. Reason: no clickys
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 423
Likes: 0
From: Nashville TN
Oops only works for Subaru's. I'll keep searching.
Last edited by mkjeep; Oct 8, 2009 at 07:48 PM.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 128
Likes: 0
From: Molt, Montana
The problem with a total replacement ECU, is that the JK's ECU handles EVERYTHING in the Jeep, even the radio will not work without authorization from the ECU. Head lights, foglights, wipers, signals, A/C, lockers, etc. all require the ECU to function.
Most of the standalone ECUs are made to handle engine functions only. I'm not sure how they would handle the electronic throttle either.
By the time you had a complete ECU programmed to handle all of the non-engine functions, you could have bought a hemi.
Most of the standalone ECUs are made to handle engine functions only. I'm not sure how they would handle the electronic throttle either.
By the time you had a complete ECU programmed to handle all of the non-engine functions, you could have bought a hemi.
Trending Topics
JK Junkie
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 3,074
Likes: 1
From: Denton, TX
The problem with a total replacement ECU, is that the JK's ECU handles EVERYTHING in the Jeep, even the radio will not work without authorization from the ECU. Head lights, foglights, wipers, signals, A/C, lockers, etc. all require the ECU to function.
Most of the standalone ECUs are made to handle engine functions only. I'm not sure how they would handle the electronic throttle either.
By the time you had a complete ECU programmed to handle all of the non-engine functions, you could have bought a hemi.
Most of the standalone ECUs are made to handle engine functions only. I'm not sure how they would handle the electronic throttle either.
By the time you had a complete ECU programmed to handle all of the non-engine functions, you could have bought a hemi.
Your engine control module is very intwined with the rest of the vehicle electronics. This is no 90's honda that you can just up and mess with..Multiple bus systems will have your head spinning with "no gain" in most people's opinions.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 128
Likes: 0
From: Molt, Montana
B&G Jeep 3.7L/3.8L/4.0L/4.7L/5.2L/5.7L/5.9L (96-2010 JTEC-NGC) Cherokee/Liberty/Nitro/Wrangler Flash - $350 flashed PCM includes shipping (Ground) (*)
This PCM upgrade is designed for stock vehicles or vehicles with some modifications (mild cam, cold air, headers)
Revised (MBT) timing & fuel tables – SuperCharger/Turbo special fuel & timing packages available
Rev limit raised
Cooler fan on temp on PCM controlled packages
Torque management removed
Speed limit raised