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Originally Posted by JustDSM
If you're running MAP ECU as a piggy-back, you might as well just run the AEM.
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Agreed- the MAP ECU, while a good product, is far far eclipsed by the AEM EMS. We do a LOT of AEMs, and have installed and tuned them in every platform they offer, even the newer Nissan boxes, and I have great faith in them for everything from daily drivers to dedicated track cars.
You do however have other options besides the AEM EMS, such as the Apex'i Power FC, which is very much like a stock ECU only it gives you the option of true Speed Density and is virtually as easy as reflashing a stock ecu. Its also cheaper than the EMS, but does not have near the flexibility of the AEM either. Not everyone needs the AEM's awesome platform and options, so the Power FC is a pretty good "middle ground", as long as you are aware of its limitations.
EDIT: As far as experiences with the AEM drivign it every day:
My personal DSM made 500whp on low boost on pump gas and got upwards of 28mpg. You just cant do that without the AEM.
I have a customer who just sold his Evo in CA. He has had the AEM in his car for over 2 years, driven all over the country- literally from coast to coast, and has never even plugged into it since I tuned it 2 years ago.
Another customer with a 3KGT VR4 has had his AEM in for over 1.5 years. Drives the car daily and gets excellent gas milage and power from the car.
I could go on, but the simple fact of the matter is that properly tuned and setup the AEM is the way to go, best bang for buck going.
