Markp
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| posted on 15/2/06 at 01:47 PM |
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Emerald
When I first started putting the zetec in I rang Emerald to get a price for an ecu, they said if I waited until January there would be a new one out
and that the cost around £380, I rang today and still the only one they do is £550 and the new one will be another few months away.
Is there another ecu that is as good as Emerald? I can't wait for another few months as Stoneleigh is aproaching fast.
I have looked at megesquirt but I would rather buy one and know it will work and if it doesn't then the manf. can sort it. I don't have
time for more hold ups.
Any advised as usually would be a great help.
regards Mark
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stevebubs
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| posted on 15/2/06 at 01:55 PM |
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Mark,
Give Bill Shurvinton a shout...
bill at shurvinton.fsworld.co.uk
He should be able to sort you with an off the shelf MS (you really want a v3 MSnS-E board with extra VB921 to control ignition and fuel). Again, Bill
will be able to sort you out...
Stephen
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BKLOCO
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| posted on 15/2/06 at 02:24 PM |
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Try THIS Guy.
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want!!! 
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Kissy
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| posted on 15/2/06 at 03:09 PM |
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Omex? Not cheap, but v.good.
MS'n'S is the way I'll go - eventually.
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Tiger Super Six
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| posted on 15/2/06 at 03:23 PM |
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When I went Zetec I did quite a bit of research on this - my opinion being that the OMEX and Emerald systems are the best. I would say that for an
injection system the Emerald has v. slight advantage and for ignition only there is not much to choose (only cost).
I am running Webbers 45's, so only needed ignition and found that the OMEX system was cheaper and easier to get hold of (Bought mine from
Raceline with tuning manual and wiring loom, just plugged it in (3 wires) and away it went).
HTH
Mark
Mark
Tiger Avon
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02GF74
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| posted on 15/2/06 at 04:00 PM |
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take a look at ebay; IIRC fully built MS v3 boards are being sold for around £220.
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bimbleuk
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| posted on 15/2/06 at 04:49 PM |
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I used to use MBE till they moved away from the little guys like us! I'm now using OMEX and of course I rate their ECUs very highly but then I
know them all personally so I guess I would 
The Emerald is good especially if you had a Rover K-series as a lot of the extreme engines run it.
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RazMan
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| posted on 15/2/06 at 08:08 PM |
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I was dissappointed by Emerald when I was told they were 'too busy' to look at a V6 Duratec system. As a result I went to MBE - not cheap
but they are professional 
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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ned
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| posted on 15/2/06 at 08:23 PM |
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DTA probably won't be the cheapest but plenty used and documented/supported.
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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stevebubs
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| posted on 15/2/06 at 08:24 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by RazMan
I was dissappointed by Emerald when I was told they were 'too busy' to look at a V6 Duratec system. As a result I went to MBE - not cheap
but they are professional
The trouble with Emerald is they are just a small outfit but have a huge reputation. They do now try and push you towards going to a local agent...
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zetec
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| posted on 15/2/06 at 09:33 PM |
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Nothing but praise for Emerald. They do have a great following built on Dave Walkers knowledge!
" I only registered to look at the pictures, now I'm stuck with this username for the rest of my life!"
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stevebubs
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| posted on 16/2/06 at 12:00 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by zetec
Nothing but praise for Emerald. They do have a great following built on Dave Walkers knowledge!
Which, ironically, is also their downfall...great service, great product, pretty good customer service, not enough of them to go around....
[Edited on 16/2/06 by stevebubs]
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 16/2/06 at 08:48 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by RazMan
I was dissappointed by Emerald when I was told they were 'too busy' to look at a V6 Duratec system. As a result I went to MBE - not cheap
but they are professional
They probably haven't had many requests for this application, so they wouldn't get a very good return on the time investment. AFAIK,
it's only Dave Walker and the firmware/electronics guy call Karl that develop the Emerald systems.
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BKLOCO
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| posted on 16/2/06 at 04:03 PM |
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Anyone tried running this system?
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want!!!
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Markp
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| posted on 16/2/06 at 05:46 PM |
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So looking at all the responses, although Emerald are expensives, they are the best. Looks like I better get some overtime in
Thanks for your opinions
Mark
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ned
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| posted on 16/2/06 at 07:17 PM |
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I personally wouldn't necessarily say 'the' best (no bad experience or anything btw), but certainly one of the best value.
Ned.
ps for a new, bought -non megasquirt setup before you all shoot me down 
[Edited on 16/2/06 by ned]
beware, I've got yellow skin
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donut
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| posted on 16/2/06 at 07:29 PM |
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The Omex 3d mapped and upgradeable electronic ignition system is 'only' £325 from RAW. May not include VAT
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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