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IES13 · 06-08-2006, 08:02 PM

Has anyone ever used or heard about the performance of the tuned ECU by MINE?

Is it worth it? Or should I just get my ECU reprogrammed by someone here like Wolf?

Thanks All!

kouki_s14 · 06-08-2006, 09:35 PM

Mine's is a very well known tuning company in Japan
They built one of the sickest skylines i know of
i have a mines tuned ECU for my RB and it runs great

IES13 · 06-08-2006, 10:07 PM

Thanks! Everything I've learned and researched about Mine is good! So I may invest in one! Gald to hear that you are happy with your Mine's RB25 ECU.

kouki_s14 · 06-08-2006, 10:57 PM

i should mention, each motor is tuned individually and just pluggin in any tuned ecu may not be a great idea. for example that ecu can be tuned for a motor with a huge turbo, high flow injectors, higher compression, etc etc. my ecu came with my front clip so i know it is tuned for this motor. your car may not run right, it is best just to get it tuned for your particular setup

g6civcx · 06-08-2006, 11:14 PM

As stated above, fuel and ignition mappings must be set up precisely for the specific setup. The most accurate way is to tune on a dyno. Otherwise you may have performance and reliability issues.

ECU setups are not magical black boxes. Please do your homework before investing.

IES13 · 06-09-2006, 05:20 AM

We would all wish a plug and play ECU would work like magic!

I was just curious about the work Mine does. I'm currently shopping around for the best options I have for a ECU and getting it ready on the dyno..may that be reprogramming my current, reprogramming a tuned ecu, going to Wolf tech, Apexi FC ECU...etc... Just recently upgraded my fuel system " HKS Fuel Rail, 700cc top injectors, regulator...etc". So I need get my ECU working with my new setup.

Thanks Everyone

g6civcx · 06-09-2006, 09:46 AM

Again, the best way is to have the mappings modified on the dyno. This ensures that your engine takes the tune well.

The next best thing is to copy a tune that you know works well and make sure your engine has the exact setup as the donor engine. This may not be as accurate because there may be differences between engines, even if you have all the same parts.

A "street" tune helps as well, as it measures you streetable your car feels off the dyno. It may make a lot of power on the dyno, but if it's undriveable then it's a useless tune.

Probably the best way is to find a local shop to you who can dyno tune it. One manufacturer is just as good as another, but it depends on how the equipment is used and the skills of the tuner.

AuburnRyan · 06-09-2006, 10:04 AM

Previosu owner of my engine had one on another car an liked it (described it as "fun")and had no issues on 93, but keep in mind higher octane is available in Japan, so if your upgrade requires 98....who knows. I haven't heard of anyone having trouble, but a tune is a good idea regardless, especially if you have the other upgrades mentioned.

phreze · 06-09-2006, 01:31 PM

Most Mine ECU's I have seen are mainly boost-up tunes. Slightly higher rev limiter, no speed limiter, higher boost, and a light fuel tune. But some ARE programed for bigger turbos, FMIC, larger injectors and z32 MAF's. Your best bet is to not risk any thing till you know what all it does.

Ghost Dancer · 06-09-2006, 09:23 PM

It's a guessing game with most of the Mine's ECUs that are floating around the US. If you get a front clip then that comes with one then you are lucky because you have an idea of what it was tuned for.

Personally I wouldn't buy one unless I knew what it was tuned for and I didn't plan on deviating from that setup much because in the end you will end up having to get it re-tuned which is possible but in the pain in the ass if you don't speak Japanese. Plus the fact that Mine's wouldn't be able to tune your car on a dyno would be a big negative. Yes they have thousands of maps to cover every possible setup but every car is different and you can't beat good dyno tuning.

I would skip it honestly and stick with a tuner in the use who can set you up on a dyno.

06-08-2006, 08:02 PM	#1
IES13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: IE Posts: 246 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Mine ECU Has anyone ever used or heard about the performance of the tuned ECU by MINE? Is it worth it? Or should I just get my ECU reprogrammed by someone here like Wolf? Thanks All!

06-09-2006, 10:04 AM	#8
AuburnRyan Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Northern VA Posts: 272 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Previosu owner of my engine had one on another car an liked it (described it as "fun")and had no issues on 93, but keep in mind higher octane is available in Japan, so if your upgrade requires 98....who knows. I haven't heard of anyone having trouble, but a tune is a good idea regardless, especially if you have the other upgrades mentioned. __________________ '93 Fastback LE - Wrecked '91 Fastback HICAS and LSD - Sold '93 Fastback SE - Current

06-09-2006, 01:31 PM	#9
phreze Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Murder City Age: 42 Posts: 673 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Most Mine ECU's I have seen are mainly boost-up tunes. Slightly higher rev limiter, no speed limiter, higher boost, and a light fuel tune. But some ARE programed for bigger turbos, FMIC, larger injectors and z32 MAF's. Your best bet is to not risk any thing till you know what all it does. __________________ "If you rock knock-off, you are part of the problem" -myself

06-08-2006, 09:35 PM	#2
kouki_s14 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,550 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Mine's is a very well known tuning company in Japan They built one of the sickest skylines i know of i have a mines tuned ECU for my RB and it runs great

06-08-2006, 10:07 PM	#3
IES13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: IE Posts: 246 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Thanks! Everything I've learned and researched about Mine is good! So I may invest in one! Gald to hear that you are happy with your Mine's RB25 ECU.

06-08-2006, 10:57 PM	#4
kouki_s14 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,550 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i should mention, each motor is tuned individually and just pluggin in any tuned ecu may not be a great idea. for example that ecu can be tuned for a motor with a huge turbo, high flow injectors, higher compression, etc etc. my ecu came with my front clip so i know it is tuned for this motor. your car may not run right, it is best just to get it tuned for your particular setup

06-08-2006, 11:14 PM	#5
g6civcx Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 5,764 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	As stated above, fuel and ignition mappings must be set up precisely for the specific setup. The most accurate way is to tune on a dyno. Otherwise you may have performance and reliability issues. ECU setups are not magical black boxes. Please do your homework before investing.

06-09-2006, 05:20 AM	#6
IES13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: IE Posts: 246 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	We would all wish a plug and play ECU would work like magic! I was just curious about the work Mine does. I'm currently shopping around for the best options I have for a ECU and getting it ready on the dyno..may that be reprogramming my current, reprogramming a tuned ecu, going to Wolf tech, Apexi FC ECU...etc... Just recently upgraded my fuel system " HKS Fuel Rail, 700cc top injectors, regulator...etc". So I need get my ECU working with my new setup. Thanks Everyone

06-09-2006, 09:46 AM	#7
g6civcx Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 5,764 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Again, the best way is to have the mappings modified on the dyno. This ensures that your engine takes the tune well. The next best thing is to copy a tune that you know works well and make sure your engine has the exact setup as the donor engine. This may not be as accurate because there may be differences between engines, even if you have all the same parts. A "street" tune helps as well, as it measures you streetable your car feels off the dyno. It may make a lot of power on the dyno, but if it's undriveable then it's a useless tune. Probably the best way is to find a local shop to you who can dyno tune it. One manufacturer is just as good as another, but it depends on how the equipment is used and the skills of the tuner.

06-09-2006, 09:23 PM	#10
Ghost Dancer Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Japanland Posts: 314 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It's a guessing game with most of the Mine's ECUs that are floating around the US. If you get a front clip then that comes with one then you are lucky because you have an idea of what it was tuned for. Personally I wouldn't buy one unless I knew what it was tuned for and I didn't plan on deviating from that setup much because in the end you will end up having to get it re-tuned which is possible but in the pain in the ass if you don't speak Japanese. Plus the fact that Mine's wouldn't be able to tune your car on a dyno would be a big negative. Yes they have thousands of maps to cover every possible setup but every car is different and you can't beat good dyno tuning. I would skip it honestly and stick with a tuner in the use who can set you up on a dyno.