Trough Lolly Member 4,349 Member For: 20y 9m 29d Gender: Male Location: Mildura Posted 01/08/06 01:46 PM Share Posted 01/08/06 01:46 PM yes yes its been discussed before but that was AGES ago when the edit was in its early days..now that scm V3 software and all is out I want honest opinions "would the ems be as good as the edit?"I mean this in a EMS ONLY application, not with edit combined.what are the advantages, if any? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/27385-ems-vs-edit/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat-Tony Member 5,364 Member For: 19y 3m 17d Posted 01/08/06 01:51 PM Share Posted 01/08/06 01:51 PM for outright power and perfomance its a stand alone ecu with live tuning and in compotent hands of a good tuner it should be better to give you a quick time but would takke a shyte load more dyno time to get it all right Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/27385-ems-vs-edit/#findComment-415685 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trough Lolly Member 4,349 Member For: 20y 9m 29d Gender: Male Location: Mildura Posted 01/08/06 01:54 PM Author Share Posted 01/08/06 01:54 PM yeah I understand live tuning would be a huge benefit and a huge time saver, less labour time equals more money in your wallet too.but does ems do gearbox settings to such as diff ratio's and similar? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/27385-ems-vs-edit/#findComment-415686 Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotrana Member 2,586 Member For: 22y 3m 7d Gender: Male Posted 01/08/06 04:50 PM Share Posted 01/08/06 04:50 PM I've used the EMS 8860 quite alot on a Turbo ED and basically can get the car to drive better than the stock computer with heaps better economy. The EMS8860 is now compatible (I think) with the BA where as before only the Stinger wasThe EMS 8860 now has a auto tune feature which allows a very accurate tune, especially around the cruise areas.For the DIY definately. If you pay to get it done make sure the installer/tuner knows the computer totally, not just has installed a couple.But it cant do the diff ratio Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/27385-ems-vs-edit/#findComment-415728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trough Lolly Member 4,349 Member For: 20y 9m 29d Gender: Male Location: Mildura Posted 02/08/06 05:13 AM Author Share Posted 02/08/06 05:13 AM ..But it cant do the diff ratio..←would this be a problem if the EMS was used instead of edit?? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/27385-ems-vs-edit/#findComment-415871 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradoxx Colossal Member Member 5,049 Member For: 20y 10m 13d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 02/08/06 05:25 AM Share Posted 02/08/06 05:25 AM I think the main problem with a different ems is the stock ECU controls EVERYTHING in the car with TC and ABS and CC etc etc... if an EMS was to be truly effective and worth it, they need to be able to take over from the stock ECU altogether. Otherwise it will only ever be a piggy back system. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/27385-ems-vs-edit/#findComment-415875 Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotom Team Bute Donating Members 1,550 Member For: 21y 11m 23d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 02/08/06 05:28 AM Share Posted 02/08/06 05:28 AM ..But it cant do the diff ratio..←would this be a problem if the EMS was used instead of edit??←What's the story trough....aren't you happy with your edit tune?Have you run a time yet?tom Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/27385-ems-vs-edit/#findComment-415878 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeseman Donating Members 1,805 Member For: 21y 8m 11d Location: Sydney Posted 02/08/06 05:47 AM Share Posted 02/08/06 05:47 AM Advantages would include a larger range of load points for tuning the vehicle along with real time tuning. Downside would be the cost involved. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/27385-ems-vs-edit/#findComment-415880 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guests Posted 02/08/06 09:45 AM Share Posted 02/08/06 09:45 AM Advantages would include a larger range of load points for tuning the vehicle along with real time tuning. Downside would be the cost involved.←what is it with the last couple of days?first I agree with tuna then geeseman and then trana starts to make sense I'm confused? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/27385-ems-vs-edit/#findComment-415995 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guests Posted 02/08/06 09:55 AM Share Posted 02/08/06 09:55 AM I've used the EMS 8860 quite alot on a Turbo ED and basically can get the car to drive better than the stock computer with heaps better economy. The EMS8860 is now compatible (I think) with the BA where as before only the Stinger wasdw....the 8860 now is and both have the tune feature you mention The EMS 8860 now has a auto tune feature which allows a very accurate tune, especially around the cruise areas.dw....accurate everywhere through the rev/load rangeFor the DIY definately. If you pay to get it done make sure the installer/tuner knows the computer totally, not just has installed a couple.dw....the only tuners to install ems succesfully are v/e rigoli, g/tech with my help and yours trully!!!But it cant do the diff ratio←the ems is great to prove a point to get the best out of what you have etc but for best results use it with edit to do the other functions!!! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/27385-ems-vs-edit/#findComment-416003 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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