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My car had an Accel CALMAP computer installed by the previous owner. Everything is completely real-time programmable via laptop from the passenger's seat of the car. I haven't heard or read of anyone on this site who is using CALMAP and I'm curious if this setup is in fact the rarity it seems to be. This unit was purchased, and is supported through Blower Drive Service (BDS). I reset my idle and mixture settings a few days back with the help of BDS's technician and was really impressed with the power of the unit.
I haven't heard or read of anyone on this site who is using CALMAP and I'm curious if this setup is in fact the rarity it seems to be.
It is not mainstream yet if that is what you are asking about. However they are tried and true systems when using fuel injection. They have some benefits above and beyond what factory ECMs can do, but with that comes some drawbacks. One of the main ones being cost. From what I have seen, a fair amount of muscle-car era cars are using this these days.
Aftermarket systems like this generally have more options available when it comes time to purchasing larger fuel injectors. Most of them also have better setups available when you plan to add boost to the engine.
I haven't used one, but some people swear by them.
Several on the forum use either Accel or Fast ecm's the only way to go if you make a lot of mods to the engine. Just be sure you don't lean it out too much you can run rich a lot of times but only run lean once. If you didn't get the calmap book with the car try to buy one from Accel you will be amazed at what can be done with that unit once you understand how to use it. :cheers:
Everything works on the car. THe only dash instrument that doesn't operate properly is the instant fuel rate/avg meter. It registers '99' and '0' respectively. This may or may not be a by-product of the new ECM setup.
Other than that, the digital dash is alive and well :yesnod: