AEM fuel / ignition controller

supramacist · 11-13-2007, 07:53 PM

Has anyone tried these things.

I have a 91 na 5spd 7m series.
My ecu is shot.

Someone mentioned this thing to me on this forum.
I'm wondering if any of you have tried it and will it bypass the ecu??

Please and Thanks.

Chambers · 11-13-2007, 08:36 PM

Depends on if you get a stand alone or a piggyback fuel controler. Piggyback require a signal from the ECU to alter so you can tune your vehicel, a stand alone will just simply replace the stock ECU entirely, good luck.

supramacist · 11-13-2007, 09:15 PM

The aem says it needs to piggyback the ecu for climate control.

Being as to I have done an ac delete. The f/ic won't work without that siignal still?? I'm getting mixed reviews.

Chambers · 11-14-2007, 01:31 AM

I just looked over this, AEM FIC, that is what you are talking about, right? Well the overview states "This system works parallel to the factory ECU......" which means it won't work without the stock ECU inplace. Sorry.

supramacist · 11-14-2007, 02:02 AM

Yes. That's not what I was hoping for.

DO I need an igniton system and a fuel system?
Is there a 1 pc. unit available for this application?

I'm hoping you know something I don't because my research is turning up notta.

Chambers · 11-14-2007, 02:09 AM

If your wallet feels up to it you can get a standalone ECU from AEM that is completely tunable for $1,700. That way you can eliminate the stock ECU and have a powerfull tool. But other than that, I don't think your going to have much luck.

supramacist · 11-14-2007, 02:40 AM

I'm going to have to e mail AEM or get a phone number.

I appreciate it.

Chambers · 11-14-2007, 02:41 AM

No prob, sorry I couldn't help more.

supramacist · 11-14-2007, 02:45 AM

No prob. I only researched seriously for a short while yesterday.

I popped a chubby when I saw the f/ic.
I thought surely the car gods were about to bless me and for no
more than 500 bucks.

Chambers · 11-14-2007, 02:52 AM

hehehe, yea they are not allways looking out for the needie.

11-13-2007, 07:53 PM	#1
supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	AEM fuel / ignition controller Has anyone tried these things. I have a 91 na 5spd 7m series. My ecu is shot. Someone mentioned this thing to me on this forum. I'm wondering if any of you have tried it and will it bypass the ecu?? Please and Thanks.

11-13-2007, 08:36 PM	#2
Chambers walbro fp Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA - Harford County, Maryland Posts: 481	Depends on if you get a stand alone or a piggyback fuel controler. Piggyback require a signal from the ECU to alter so you can tune your vehicel, a stand alone will just simply replace the stock ECU entirely, good luck. __________________ Whats in the garage, well.... in the yard. 1986.5 Toyota Supra - NA - 5 spd 1986 Ford Ranger Lowrider - 5 spd 1984 Ford Ranger XLT - 7" Lift - 4X4 - Auto "Stuck in the 80's"

11-14-2007, 01:31 AM	#4
Chambers walbro fp Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA - Harford County, Maryland Posts: 481	I just looked over this, AEM FIC, that is what you are talking about, right? Well the overview states "This system works parallel to the factory ECU......" which means it won't work without the stock ECU inplace. Sorry. __________________ Whats in the garage, well.... in the yard. 1986.5 Toyota Supra - NA - 5 spd 1986 Ford Ranger Lowrider - 5 spd 1984 Ford Ranger XLT - 7" Lift - 4X4 - Auto "Stuck in the 80's" Last edited by Chambers; 11-14-2007 at 01:34 AM.

11-14-2007, 02:09 AM	#6
Chambers walbro fp Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA - Harford County, Maryland Posts: 481	If your wallet feels up to it you can get a standalone ECU from AEM that is completely tunable for $1,700. That way you can eliminate the stock ECU and have a powerfull tool. But other than that, I don't think your going to have much luck. __________________ Whats in the garage, well.... in the yard. 1986.5 Toyota Supra - NA - 5 spd 1986 Ford Ranger Lowrider - 5 spd 1984 Ford Ranger XLT - 7" Lift - 4X4 - Auto "Stuck in the 80's" Last edited by Chambers; 11-14-2007 at 02:28 AM.

11-14-2007, 02:41 AM	#8
Chambers walbro fp Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA - Harford County, Maryland Posts: 481	No prob, sorry I couldn't help more. __________________ Whats in the garage, well.... in the yard. 1986.5 Toyota Supra - NA - 5 spd 1986 Ford Ranger Lowrider - 5 spd 1984 Ford Ranger XLT - 7" Lift - 4X4 - Auto "Stuck in the 80's"

11-13-2007, 09:15 PM	#3
supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	The aem says it needs to piggyback the ecu for climate control. Being as to I have done an ac delete. The f/ic won't work without that siignal still?? I'm getting mixed reviews.

11-14-2007, 02:02 AM	#5
supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	Yes. That's not what I was hoping for. DO I need an igniton system and a fuel system? Is there a 1 pc. unit available for this application? I'm hoping you know something I don't because my research is turning up notta.

11-14-2007, 02:40 AM	#7
supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	I'm going to have to e mail AEM or get a phone number. I appreciate it.

11-14-2007, 02:45 AM	#9
supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	No prob. I only researched seriously for a short while yesterday. I popped a chubby when I saw the f/ic. I thought surely the car gods were about to bless me and for no more than 500 bucks.

11-14-2007, 02:52 AM	#10
Chambers walbro fp Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA - Harford County, Maryland Posts: 481	hehehe, yea they are not allways looking out for the needie. __________________ Whats in the garage, well.... in the yard. 1986.5 Toyota Supra - NA - 5 spd 1986 Ford Ranger Lowrider - 5 spd 1984 Ford Ranger XLT - 7" Lift - 4X4 - Auto "Stuck in the 80's"

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