The ECU   And why I chose it

Well I'm in the middle of buying a house and money is tight, but... who me? resist a  bargain? As usual, EBay comes to the rescue. I managed to pick up a Wolf 3D Programmable controller for a rather decent price compared to retail.   REAL decent :-) The ECU      First let's get the 'whys' out of the way. I to bid on it only after deciding whether it would fit my needs. For a number of reasons it does, and then some. There are pros and cons to all the variations, but the Wolf unit's features more than encompass my needs for the $$ spent. *  I like the idea of not having to use a computer to program. Although I do see the benifits of '3d maps' and etc. I've run at least 10 different ECU's computer based software. Only two or three are worth it, and only available with some of the priciest systems. The Wolf 3D stand alone controller let's you program the Wolf unit in real time while driving. *  It has a PIN number than can be programmed as an anti-theft / anti-start device lock out system. * Memory cartridges can be installed with different 'maps' configured. This  lets you set up a map for say a long trip (high mpg economy) and another for stoplight drag racing. (Max power) Swap cartridges, and swap performance! * The hand held programmer makes it easy to adjust parameters quickly, due to its in built, real-time data logging features. The Controller/Programmer     The unit I picked up is version 3. A newer version, 4.0 is now available that allows for computer programming of the cartridges off-line, as well as 'controller' programming.    The Wolf unit while having fewer mapable points in the ignition and fueling maps, does allow for more flexibility in programming by allowing you to adjust 'bands' of performance, and control many other parameters and ancillary systems associated with a fuel injected vehicle.    For the really curious, or techie types out there, here's a copy of the Wolf 3D Users Manual (Acrobat pdf format 3.6 meg file)

Introduction	First Models		Sensors		Engine Management Basics
Requirements	Sub-systems		Tuning		Sizing Injectors
gas tank mods	Fuel supply system		My first ECU		F.I. Links - Sources
Special Project Wide Band Oxygen Meter					O2/Tach/Vac/Timing Logger
Other peoples Triumph F.I. Installations/Projects
Special Project   Megasquirt - The Quintessential D-I-Y Fuel Injection ECU
Building a Custom GT6 Manifold				Whitey's F.I'ed Spit6 Project
Building an MGB manifold				Experimental twin bodies on a GT6
Building a twin TB MGB manifold				The other half of the story

 

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