BlueMSP394
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- 2003.5 MSP Electric Blue
I am wondering what the best stand alone system is for the msp. Let me know what you think.
stand alone engine management
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Split Second
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Wolfe 4D
Mega Squirt
Full standalone is mostly reserved for completely build cars that require such tuning, not saying a stock MSP can't use it or even benefit from it. What are you looking to do? Standalones are not cheap, so don't think you will get one for $200.
Split Second
AEM
Haltech
Wolfe 4D
Mega Squirt
Full standalone is mostly reserved for completely build cars that require such tuning, not saying a stock MSP can't use it or even benefit from it. What are you looking to do? Standalones are not cheap, so don't think you will get one for $200.
Outlawstar98
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- 2003 MazdaSpeed Protege / 2013 BRZ
Best STANDalone would be Haltech IMHO. Sprint 500 or Sprint 1000 are good starters. I will be running a Haltech Sprint 500 with the AEM Harness Extension fully wired up for 1500$.
Yeah I used Haltech on my celica alltrac and loved it.
That's a bit steep if you don't mind my saying. Who's offering that package?
MALESKIMP3
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- mazda protege mp3
Im about to use the new EMS-4 from AEM anybody else looked into this? There about $900 with the wiring harness
The EMS-4 looks to be a solid bargin. Do you have it already? Interested in feedback on the unit.
Spiced MSP
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- 2016 Peterbilt 579
for a standalone, go Haltech or go home
MALESKIMP3
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Ya making a plug and play harness for it and hopfully next weekend ill have time to install it.
It should do everything the sprint 500 from haltech but with a smaller price!
It should do everything the sprint 500 from haltech but with a smaller price!
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The Reasearch has been done in this forum over the years, and the hands down winner is the Haltech.. Tried tested proven, there were a few who tried to go with the AEM, but had several problems and headaches getting it to work. The some of the other systems tried are not standalone, and still end up with the inconsistencies of the factory ECU.
Please note, that even when running the Haltech, the factory ecu will still be plugged in to carru out functions such as tach control, ABS, Stability control etc.
Outlawstar98
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- 2003 MazdaSpeed Protege / 2013 BRZ
steep you say? not at all
$941.00 for the sprint 500
$225.00 for the Wire Extension Harness
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$1,166.00 Total
$334.00 For wireing
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$1,500.00 for PLUG and play (you can call it that) with a full standalone. No wire splicing needed and its MUCH easier then splicing wires in your car.
Bassmachine
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Why dont you all go email the guys at DIYautotune, with enough interest im sure they will get jumping on a DIYPNP for the protege. They said that progress was being made on it but i haven't heard back. We just need to get enough interest shown for our cars, then we can all have $400 standalones.
Edit: look i even got the email for you...
websales@diyautotune.com
Edit: look i even got the email for you...
websales@diyautotune.com
I have microtech and it works great for me. You just have to figure out what your end result is going to be with you car. Do you want just little mods or do ones. It just really what you want your car to do. Everyone on this forum have unique cars that they wanted. Just remember if you do a any stand alone don't short cut it. That will hurt you in the end I hope this is some help to you in making a decision
Maxx Mazda
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Standalone for $1500 is NOT expensive, espesially a plug and play one.
P.S. I love my Haltech!
Please don't let my low post count fool you. I know a thing or two. Receipt below is for a Sprint 500 with custom built patch loom for a 96 Miata. A Protege would be about $125 more expensive because of the increased price of the extension loom that the patch harness would be based on. However, my point remains. $1500 is a little steep. 
AEm ems-4? It comes with the fuses and a direct wideband connector if you have a current AEm wideband. It also has a few more features than the sprint 500. I also hear the sprint 500 is a good product. Every one claiming this or that is better prove it. Besides that it's all talk.
^ Agree with that. There is really nothing in the sub $1000 price range, other than maybe Megasquirt, that offers the features of the EMS-4. I've installed and used most of the major brands. Over the last few years they have all made such large strides in quality, ease of use, and features for the money. A lot of good choices on the market right now.
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- 2003.5 Mazdaspeed Protege
Haltech platinum 1000
I'm on hold for the next few month's i'm selling my EMS-4 harness brand new if interested!
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123824662-AEM-EMS-4-Long-Harness
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123824662-AEM-EMS-4-Long-Harness