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The [[Emerald]] M3DK is a plug compatible replacement ECU for the Rover MEMS unit used on the K series, it utilises the existing engine sensors and works with distributor based systems and distributorless 'wasted spark' systems.  It is compatible with the immobiliser as fitted to Elises and Caterhams.  It is fully programmable and comes complete with software, manual, comms cable and example maps. It has user tailorable soft and hard cut rev-limits and a user programmable shift light.
 
The [[Emerald]] M3DK is a plug compatible replacement ECU for the Rover MEMS unit used on the K series, it utilises the existing engine sensors and works with distributor based systems and distributorless 'wasted spark' systems.  It is compatible with the immobiliser as fitted to Elises and Caterhams.  It is fully programmable and comes complete with software, manual, comms cable and example maps. It has user tailorable soft and hard cut rev-limits and a user programmable shift light.
 
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== ECU mapping ==
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If you make substantial changes to your car setup or simply want to ensure that the ECU is correctly configured to control the fuel system, then you could consider a "mapping" session on a rolling road. 
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ECUs generally work by comparing the engine speed in rpm to the position of the throttle. The ECU then compares these values on a "map" to find the correct amount of fuel to add. This ensures that an engine is not running too rich or too lean, both of which can be undesirable with the latter leading to detonation.
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The mapping process will involve your car being run on a rolling road for a period of time, with an operator changing the map on the fly. The rolling road will then allow the operator to add the optimum values to the map.
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!Name & Website !! Address & Google map reference
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| [http://www.jkm.org.uk/performance/index.htm JKM Performance]
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| Bolde Close, Copnor, Portsmouth, Hampshire, [http://maps.google.co.uk/?hl=en&q=PO3+5RD(JKM+Performance) PO3 5RD]
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Revision as of 13:21, 11 September 2007

K Series Elises

EFi Technology EURO1 ECU

EFi Technology Srl ( http://www.efitechnology.it ) "Euro1" ECU: Fitted to EWVTA S1 Sport160 cars.

Lotus K4 ECU

Lotus K4 Engine Control Unit: fitted to S2 Elise with K-series(i.e. 122ps, 135ps, 158ps VVC, Sport190)


Toyota Elises

Lotus T4 ECU

Lotus T4 Engine Control Unit: fitted to all manual throttle controlled Toyota 2ZZ-GE engined cars.

Lotus T4e ECU

Lotus T4e Engine Control Unit: fitted to electronically throttle controlled Toyota 2ZZ-GE engined cars.


Aftermarket ECUs

Emerald M3DK

The Emerald M3DK is a plug compatible replacement ECU for the Rover MEMS unit used on the K series, it utilises the existing engine sensors and works with distributor based systems and distributorless 'wasted spark' systems. It is compatible with the immobiliser as fitted to Elises and Caterhams. It is fully programmable and comes complete with software, manual, comms cable and example maps. It has user tailorable soft and hard cut rev-limits and a user programmable shift light.

ECU mapping

If you make substantial changes to your car setup or simply want to ensure that the ECU is correctly configured to control the fuel system, then you could consider a "mapping" session on a rolling road.

ECUs generally work by comparing the engine speed in rpm to the position of the throttle. The ECU then compares these values on a "map" to find the correct amount of fuel to add. This ensures that an engine is not running too rich or too lean, both of which can be undesirable with the latter leading to detonation.

The mapping process will involve your car being run on a rolling road for a period of time, with an operator changing the map on the fly. The rolling road will then allow the operator to add the optimum values to the map.

Name & Website Address & Google map reference
JKM Performance Bolde Close, Copnor, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5RD


See Also