FS: [NSW] BA 1.8L Microtech ECU

scott b · 21-09-2009, 02:04 PM

Hey,

Ive got a microtech LT-8 mapped for the 1.8L BA Astina. My plans have changed for where I want the car to end up, and the microtech is not so much a necessity now.

They are listed on the microtech website for RRP AU$1095. It is brand new with loom and manual.

Im looking for around the $700 mark but by all means make a reasonable offer.

Postage included.

Cheers,
Scott

phly · 21-09-2009, 02:15 PM

Hmm this and that car will be most of the parts I need for a decent conversion. Is it currently installed on your car? And do you know if itll work with a BPT? Obviously will require a retune

scott b · 21-09-2009, 02:26 PM

It's never been installed in a car. And I would assume it would need re-mapping for BPT but that would need clarification.

Mad Mat · 21-09-2009, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scott b

It's never been installed in a car. And I would assume it would need re-mapping for BPT but that would need clarification.

yes it will need remapping 4 a bpt and a retune aswell

chicaboo · 21-09-2009, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mad Mat

yes it will need remapping 4 a bpt and a retune aswell

If it does need a reflash, it used to cost $300 to send that back to Cameron at Microtech EFI, but I think it might be as much as $400 now (citation needed

). Just so he can flash the board on the Microtech with a seriel cable, all of 5 minutes work...

Gav.

derb · 21-09-2009, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chicaboo

If it does need a reflash, it used to cost $300 to send that back to Cameron at Microtech EFI, but I think it might be as much as $400 now (citation needed

). Just so he can flash the board on the Microtech with a seriel cable, all of 5 minutes work...

Gav.

this is what i've heard as well. keeps me well away from the microtech's, apart from the fact they aren't really packed with features when compared to any other EMS.

DavoAust · 21-09-2009, 04:46 PM

Do you know how much of an improvement this is over stock? Power increase?

scott b · 21-09-2009, 04:50 PM

To be honest I wouldn't have a clue. Being this my first car and have never done anything to do with ecu changes. Sorry. Any one else able to give an estimate??

70NYD · 21-09-2009, 04:55 PM

without cams, i would say very slight..

Orion · 21-09-2009, 05:15 PM

Well, different aftermarket ECUs are suited to different cars. Yes, Microtechs dont have some of the features that other units might have - e.g. onboard electronic boost control. Its going to come down to how much you want to spend, features, how easy it is to tune (read $$$'s to tune) and possibly even the number of people/shops that can tune them (you might be able to shop around then).

In terms of power, you should see a nice improvement in kW's across the power band. This should be an absolute increase in kW's too - so maybe 5 kW across the board (this is an estimate). While this is a small percentage at redline, it perks up the mid-range nicely.

pat323 · 21-09-2009, 05:30 PM

i would be pretty interested in about a month. i just bought new shocks. so if it is for sale in a month or so i am keen.

pat

scott b · 21-09-2009, 05:39 PM

I'm in no rush to sell pat so yeh. So if you want it in a month, it's all yours.

Astina SP · 21-09-2009, 05:51 PM

Do u know if the computer would fit a bg astina ???? If so I'm very interested

scott b · 21-09-2009, 06:12 PM

It's for a BP18 engine so I'm not too sure. I would assume so. Anyone able to confirm this?

scott b · 21-09-2009, 06:19 PM

Can I please get this thread name change to For Sale. Thanks.

Guys it's for sale now. Decided it's gotta go.

chicaboo · 21-09-2009, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scott b

Sorry. Any one else able to give an estimate??

MT alone, usually ~10kW ATW. With other mods it escalates... eg: It might give up to 15kW ATW if you already have a full exhaust.

Gav.

DavoAust · 21-09-2009, 06:38 PM

hmm thats pretty tempting. it'd have to be tuned to suit other mods though. seeing as i'm staying N/A the lack of boost control isn't a concern

scott has this got a plug and play loom for the BA?

scott b · 21-09-2009, 06:43 PM

No sadly no plug n play loom and I had a quick look when I first got it and wasn't able to find one. It hasn't been tuned as it hasn't ever been installed.

chicaboo · 21-09-2009, 06:50 PM

QLDers: ROB80E might still do an install, and make it so it's quickly swappable back to stock too.

Otherwise, go see Archie at Mazfix!

scott b · 25-09-2009, 01:46 PM

ill take $700 including postage Aus wide.

21-09-2009, 02:04 PM	#1
scott b Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Car: 2003 Subaru Impreza RS Posts: 634 View Photos By: scott b	FS: [NSW] BA 1.8L Microtech ECU Hey, Ive got a microtech LT-8 mapped for the 1.8L BA Astina. My plans have changed for where I want the car to end up, and the microtech is not so much a necessity now. They are listed on the microtech website for RRP AU$1095. It is brand new with loom and manual. Im looking for around the $700 mark but by all means make a reasonable offer. Postage included. Cheers, Scott __________________ Click to go to my Readers Ride ^ Nothing like that anymore :P ^ Last edited by scott b; 25-09-2009 at 01:47 PM. Reason: price change

21-09-2009, 02:15 PM	#2
phly AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sydney Car: 97 BA Astina Hatchback Posts: 384 View Photos By: phly	Hmm this and that car will be most of the parts I need for a decent conversion. Is it currently installed on your car? And do you know if itll work with a BPT? Obviously will require a retune __________________ 1997 Mazda Astina 323 BA Hatchback

21-09-2009, 02:26 PM	#3
scott b Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Car: 2003 Subaru Impreza RS Posts: 634 View Photos By: scott b	It's never been installed in a car. And I would assume it would need re-mapping for BPT but that would need clarification. __________________ Click to go to my Readers Ride ^ Nothing like that anymore :P ^

21-09-2009, 04:46 PM	#7
DavoAust Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brisbane Car: Red '93 3000GT / Black '08 Ninja 250R Posts: 2,930 View Photos By: DavoAust	Do you know how much of an improvement this is over stock? Power increase? __________________ Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you. '97 1.8L Hardtop '93 3.0L TT 3000GT

21-09-2009, 04:50 PM	#8
scott b Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Car: 2003 Subaru Impreza RS Posts: 634 View Photos By: scott b	To be honest I wouldn't have a clue. Being this my first car and have never done anything to do with ecu changes. Sorry. Any one else able to give an estimate?? __________________ Click to go to my Readers Ride ^ Nothing like that anymore :P ^

21-09-2009, 04:55 PM	#9
70NYD Veni, vidi, vici Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1996 BA Hatch & 2005 RX8 Posts: 4,911 View Photos By: 70NYD	without cams, i would say very slight.. __________________

21-09-2009, 05:15 PM	#10
Orion SP20 Member! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Car: Mazda SP20 sedan Posts: 1,769 View Photos By: Orion	Well, different aftermarket ECUs are suited to different cars. Yes, Microtechs dont have some of the features that other units might have - e.g. onboard electronic boost control. Its going to come down to how much you want to spend, features, how easy it is to tune (read $$$'s to tune) and possibly even the number of people/shops that can tune them (you might be able to shop around then). In terms of power, you should see a nice improvement in kW's across the power band. This should be an absolute increase in kW's too - so maybe 5 kW across the board (this is an estimate). While this is a small percentage at redline, it perks up the mid-range nicely.

21-09-2009, 05:30 PM	#11
pat323 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: sutherland Car: 323 astina 95 Posts: 76 View Photos By: pat323	i would be pretty interested in about a month. i just bought new shocks. so if it is for sale in a month or so i am keen. pat

21-09-2009, 05:39 PM	#12
scott b Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Car: 2003 Subaru Impreza RS Posts: 634 View Photos By: scott b	I'm in no rush to sell pat so yeh. So if you want it in a month, it's all yours. __________________ Click to go to my Readers Ride ^ Nothing like that anymore :P ^

21-09-2009, 05:51 PM	#13
Astina SP Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: wollongong Car: 1989 astina bg Posts: 66 View Photos By: Astina SP	Do u know if the computer would fit a bg astina ???? If so I'm very interested

21-09-2009, 06:12 PM	#14
scott b Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Car: 2003 Subaru Impreza RS Posts: 634 View Photos By: scott b	It's for a BP18 engine so I'm not too sure. I would assume so. Anyone able to confirm this? __________________ Click to go to my Readers Ride ^ Nothing like that anymore :P ^

21-09-2009, 06:19 PM	#15
scott b Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Car: 2003 Subaru Impreza RS Posts: 634 View Photos By: scott b	Can I please get this thread name change to For Sale. Thanks. Guys it's for sale now. Decided it's gotta go. __________________ Click to go to my Readers Ride ^ Nothing like that anymore :P ^

21-09-2009, 06:38 PM	#17
DavoAust Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brisbane Car: Red '93 3000GT / Black '08 Ninja 250R Posts: 2,930 View Photos By: DavoAust	hmm thats pretty tempting. it'd have to be tuned to suit other mods though. seeing as i'm staying N/A the lack of boost control isn't a concern scott has this got a plug and play loom for the BA? __________________ Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you. '97 1.8L Hardtop '93 3.0L TT 3000GT

21-09-2009, 06:43 PM	#18
scott b Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Car: 2003 Subaru Impreza RS Posts: 634 View Photos By: scott b	No sadly no plug n play loom and I had a quick look when I first got it and wasn't able to find one. It hasn't been tuned as it hasn't ever been installed. __________________ Click to go to my Readers Ride ^ Nothing like that anymore :P ^

21-09-2009, 06:50 PM	#19
chicaboo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Logan prefecture Car: Touge monster Posts: 7,585	QLDers: ROB80E might still do an install, and make it so it's quickly swappable back to stock too. Otherwise, go see Archie at Mazfix!

25-09-2009, 01:46 PM	#20
scott b Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Car: 2003 Subaru Impreza RS Posts: 634 View Photos By: scott b	ill take $700 including postage Aus wide. __________________ Click to go to my Readers Ride ^ Nothing like that anymore :P ^