I am one of the two that Leigh installed a Link G3 in my Stroked STi (GC8). I am a novice when it comes to Engine Management and Tuning but I must admit the feel of the power that comes from my STi is amazing!

I have never owned a car with an aftermarket ECU so I can not comment or compare on any others but I have to admit the Link G3 is certainly value for money.

Leigh got 198.2kW @ the Wheels with 445NM Torque and running 20 PSI on the Standard Turbo. It is conservatively tuned as RMS still have the Warranty to cover on the Engine.

I am more than happy with the power output, but he suggests going up to a VF34 to get an additional (30-40kWs? - I cant remember what he told me).

So if you boys are running big turbo's than I am sure the Link G3 will leave a smile on your face.

bro im running link with my vf22 and all the other shit... im over the 200kw mark on only low bar, need a boost controler and will go much more boost...but works good for me :)

I never know that there is Link G3 for the gc8. Is that a PnP? How much for fitted and tuned?

stroked GC8 sti at 20psi and not even 200kw?

[QUOTE=jEstEr?]stroked GC8 sti at 20psi and not even 200kw?[/QUOTE]

Agree wit that, should be definitely more than 200kw.

yeh you would think that it would be well over the 200kw mark! :confused:
It must just be at a safe tune or something.

if you had vf34, fmic, tbe, etc etc your car would be pulling some hard power atw!

And as i said before YEAH, it was $2800 for everything!

[QUOTE=nevermind]

Leigh got 198.2kW @ the Wheels with 445NM Torque and running 20 PSI on the Standard Turbo. [B]It is conservatively tuned as RMS still have the Warranty to cover on the Engine.[/B]

An engine warranty??

So...if the motor pops, its covered?

I had a PerFOURmance Stroker Kit fitted before the Link G3 was installed so I have a warranty on the that (hence the conservative tune).

I do not mean there is a warranty on the Engine if the G3 causes engine damage, but in saying that you are best to speak to RMS or who ever else installs Link ECU's.

All I am trying to say is I am very happy with the Link G3 and recommend people on a budget to give it a go.

I think i got wat u mean Alex ;)

[QUOTE=wrx_diamond]yeh you would think that it would be well over the 200kw mark! :confused:
It must just be at a safe tune or something.

if you had vf34, fmic, tbe, etc etc your car would be pulling some hard power atw!

And as i said before YEAH, it was $2800 for everything![/QUOTE]

i have a vf34, fmic and tbe etc does that mean i should expect more than 200kw at the wheels? :D just hanging out for my order of the g3 to come in so i can get it installed! haha bring it on!

did RMS say what addtional features the G3 link has over the normal old links?

Any launch control ?

[url]http://www.linkecu.com/products/engine-management/Wire-In/lemg3-specifications[/url]

do u have launch control setup then on your car nerermind and if so how good is it?

i would love to know what "launch control" is and how it works!

[QUOTE=BALISTC]An engine warranty??

So...if the motor pops, its covered?[/QUOTE]

Warranty? If it breaks it means it needed an upgrade anyways. :D

thats a nice front bar u have fabs, what is it?

any pics?

non widebody P2000/22b front bumper replica

[img]http://pds.exblog.jp/pds/1/200511/27/61/b0008461_031728.jpg[/img]

where'd you get a pic of my car? :icon_scra

Nice pic but can we bloody stick to an ECU thread for once ???

Take this to another thread before this one get cluttered with crap pls ????

J

Is there much extra resolution in the new G3... from teh spec sheet it seems to say 11x16 which is what the normal links have.

If this is correct then its not an improvement in my opinion.

I'm reading 440 fuel and ignition zones with 4d mapping.

Thats 20x22 with interpolation at a far higher processor speed than the old PossumLink V5 of 44s for the 01/02 WRX. The old board had 200 zones or 10x20 zones if you look at your manual.

Its got all the good stuff. Probably better than an Autronic now. :)

J

Big call... Let the slinging match begin..

What is 4D mapping is that just where the whole map is varied according to something else like coolant temp or something?

4d mapping allows an additional input to be used as a parameter on either fuel/ignition maps, usually you use throttle position as the 4th, as this allows you to setup wide open throttle vs cruise/mid throttle applications without having to use an over-all compensation map.

i would be supprised if link maintained 440 zones in 4D mapping for both tables, but then again- they have put a [u]lot[/u] of work into this model from the last one!

If it did maintain all its zones in 4d mapping would it make a G3 LINK tuned car vs an old LINK car Chalk and cheese?

i bought my link 2nd hand off here for $500. installed and tuned for $600 by RMS. it does the job.

[QUOTE=POLARBEAR666]If it did maintain all its zones in 4d mapping would it make a G3 LINK tuned car vs an old LINK car Chalk and cheese?[/QUOTE]

got it in one!

My good old Link does the job 2.........................for now that is

HAHA it cracks me up that the second fastest rex in perth uses a LINK Electronic carby!

YAY. Certainly are reliable old things. No dead LINKS like autronics.

I might very well upgrade to G3 once Leigh has worked out all the goodies totally, eg flatshit cutout and launch control etc.

Second fastest? Coulda fucking fooled me hahahaha

Well the 2 faster cars dont exist anymore (explicit and Hippo Creek stolen 10 sec). So technically brad is the fastest atm.

Go the Carby!

imagine how much faster he'd be if he had a wolf3d

Where are the low 11 second Motec cars.... I forgot there aren't any

Nah, only 10 second MoTeC cars.

Gareths had a motec, Jamies had a motec. Next question?

Link does the job for me.
If I wanted a motec I would have bought one

Thats not true.

You own a Link, and cant justify a 3k changeover for a MoTeC, therefore, you try and convince yourself that Link is best.

isn't this thread about link ecu's. when did it turn into a my motec is bigger than your link?

arguement has been done to death.

each to their own.

Hey, the Link'ers started it :D