out of curiousity what kind of gains well we see with this ecu upgrade?

Manufacturer claims are 15-20 whp. Real world is more like 12 whp through the entire powerband.

~THT

I am interested in this Deal. However i just purchased Springs and Struts from the Budha GD. I have had my eye on this deal for the past month. Count me in if the deal goes until the last friday of the month which will be 30th. Or i can do the 2nd half of the order if it fall after 30th.

It'll last for a bit because we need a few more people to get it done.

~THT

I'm still waiting on people's replies. So far here are the people that have confirmed that they're still interested in the deal

Updated List as of 4/20/04

1.Nismomaxman
2.tyrotrader
3.cw96
4.max2max-98se
5.izzys96se
6.bosa1
7.THT
8.radiohead (needs more time 2nd half of order list)
9.dizmax96
10.proyectneptune (needs more time 2nd half of order list)
11.tradeya89
12. nanomax96 (me)
13. willie431
14. creamyitalian
15. topdog1207 (needs more time 2nd half of order list)
16. DpG $h0rTeE (needs more mtime 2nd half of order list)
17. XIMA96SE ( needs more time 2nd half of order list)
18.XTREMERACER ( needs more time 2nd half of order list)

And a couple were not intersted anymore because of personal issues
1. Street Reeper
2.and96gle
3. soybeanz

Still waiting on

3.max'dout
4.maxinprogress

So I'm still waiting on the rest of the list to p.m. or post their interest if you know any of them let them know or if you know of anyone else interested tell them to sign up. We need at least 20 before I give the list to Danny @ techno.
UPDATE 4/20/04
HERES THE LINK IF YOU GUYS WANT TO START FILLING OUT THE ECU UPGRADE FORM http://www.technosquareinc.com/packing.htm

If this group deal goes till mid/late May, i'm in...

Andy

im still in the process of looking for a spare ECU. So put me on "2nd half of the list" status plz.

Your request is done!!

Nanomax, do you know where we could find instructions for ECU removal?

~THT

consult your haynes/chilton manual. some bolts to unscrew.

come on those of you not yet confirmed, **** or get off the pot already.

I maybe in, i have the ecu already but praying to the money gods that I will have enough for the chip. BTW, I ran the stock 96 ecu on my 98 which ran fine however I threw codes such as 0505, and others like rear o2, knock sensor and fuel pump control. Just a thought... but I'll know by the 10th of may.

THATS RIGHT!!! LETS DO THIS ALREADY...

Try the FAQ's pages in the 4th gen forum. If you can't find anything just do it yourself. I will admit is a little hard but not impossible. If I remember correctly all you have to do is remove the plug with a 10mm socket and 4 screws 2 on each side of the ecu. After you remove these screws it should slide out. It will be a little tight in there because the wire harness is wraped over the ecu but you will be able to figure it out. After your done bringing it out you will have to remove the 4 small phyllips (<-not spelled right) screws to remove it from the metal bracket for shipping. I also noticed that is alot easier to put it back in if you do it separately bracket first and ecu second.

I'm still waiting on people's replies. So far here are the people that have confirmed that they're still interested in the deal

Updated List as of 4/22/04

1.Nismomaxman
2.tyrotrader
3.cw96
4.max2max-98se
5.izzys96se
6.bosa1
7.THT
8.radiohead (needs more time 2nd half of order list)
9.dizmax96
10.proyectneptune (needs more time 2nd half of order list)
11.tradeya89
12. nanomax96 (me)
13. willie431
14. creamyitalian
15. topdog1207 (needs more time 2nd half of order list)
16. DpG $h0rTeE (needs more mtime 2nd half of order list)
17. XIMA96SE ( needs more time 2nd half of order list)
18.XTREMERACER ( needs more time 2nd half of order list)
19. maxinprogress

And a couple were not intersted anymore because of personal issues
1. Street Reeper
2.and96gle
3. soybeanz

Still waiting on

1.max'dout


So I'm still waiting on the rest of the list to p.m. or post their interest if you know any of them let them know or if you know of anyone else interested tell them to sign up. We need at least 20 before I give the list to Danny @ techno.
UPDATE 4/22/04
HERES THE LINK IF YOU GUYS WANT TO START FILLING OUT THE ECU UPGRADE FORM http://www.technosquareinc.com/packing.htm
You will have to remove the ecu from the metal bracket before shipping. If you have any questions let me know.

I just bought the Haynes manual today and scanned the page regarding ECU removal. PM me with your email address if you want. It's not referred to as an ECU but rather, as a PCM (Powertrain Control Modules). Same thing?

~THT

yes, same thing. pcm == ecu.

I also will be looking for a '96 ECU (5 Speed). If anyone has a spare after the first half of the deal or has one please PM me thanks.

Andy

For everyone who is looking for a spare ecu!!!
Check this website: www.car-part.com
click on 95 or 96, maxima (82 and up), click on computer box engine. From there choose whatever one you need... hope this helps.

Thanks for the Link, I have a question. How do I know if the '96 ECU on car-parts is compatible with my '97? Also which date for the ECU would possibly not throw a CEL for my '97. Is it the production date of the ECU of an 11/96? Thanks

Andy

I believe 97s use 11/96 ECUs so it wouldn't throw a CEL but I don't know for sure.

~THT

I bought a used 11/96 ecu and it works in my 98 but throw cel.

You know, if this takes long enough, Technosquare may be able to incorporate the increased rev limiter...that'd be well worth $380.

~THT

thats true. Now im just waiting to the end of the month till i receive my spare ecu which i purchased from celica to show up at my door. Then ill be ready to go. Money in hand just waiting to go

well I hope we don't wait any longer just for a raised rev limiter. Without a mevi there's no reason to spool your engine up to 7k other than to wear it out faster.

Believe me, I want mine ASAP...need it if I'm going to the track on 5/15 for the Iowa meet

~THT

Well how much longer would TS take to raise the rev? if they can do it soon, I have the money.

Iowa meet? Hmmm... Is this in the regions forum? I want a TS Ecu as well before the meet.

Yep, it's in the regional forum; the title is something like "Possible Cedar Falls Meet"

~THT

OK I am in, I have the ecu already so put in on the list.

I'm still waiting on people's replies. So far here are the people that have confirmed that they're still interested in the deal

Updated List as of 4/25/04

1.Nismomaxman
2.tyrotrader
3.cw96
4.max2max-98se
5.izzys96se
6.bosa1
7.THT
8.radiohead (needs more time 2nd half of order list)
9.dizmax96
10.proyectneptune (needs more time 2nd half of order list)
11.tradeya89
12. nanomax96 (me)
13. willie431
14. creamyitalian
15. topdog1207 (needs more time 2nd half of order list)
16. DpG $h0rTeE (needs more mtime 2nd half of order list)
17. XIMA96SE ( needs more time 2nd half of order list)
18.XTREMERACER ( needs more time 2nd half of order list)
19. maxinprogress
20. jcy98maxse

Uptade 4/25/04
WE ARE FINALLY THERE!
All right the first thing we all have to do is fill out this form
HERES THE LINK IF YOU GUYS WANT TO START FILLING OUT THE ECU UPGRADE FORM http://www.technosquareinc.com/packing.htm
You will have to remove the ecu from the metal bracket before shipping. If you have any questions let me know.
I will contact Danny tomorrow to give him the list I'll repost as soon as I get the go ahead from him and I will give you guys instructions on how to do the purchase.

Sweet!!!

Thought it would have taken longer to fill those empty spots...

what is the expected turnaround time?

Update as of 4/26/04
Ok guys here it is. I called Danny today to make sure he got me e-mail message containing the name list and to ask him how and what he wanted us to do.
1st thing we have to do is fill out the "Techno Ecu Reprogramming Information Sheet provided at technosqure.com (here's the link). http://www.technosquareinc.com/packing.htm
Fill it out and next to your name put "Maxima.org member ________ / Group Deal" (Put your screen name on the blank space) Make sure you put the correct address where the ecu is going to be sent to and returned to.(Techno's address is provided on the top part of the Info. Sheet). On the Payment info. part if you decide to have them call you for Credit Card Info. make sure you provide your cell phone # or a number they can get a hold of you at all times so they wont be delayed. Make sure you remove the metal bracket from the ecu and wrap the ecu with a buble sheet so it wont get damaged during shipping. Make sure you include the info. sheet with the ecu so that they know what to do with it. I also asked him how much it would cost if any to add the incresed rev limiter to our ecu's once they get it and he said that it will probably be a couple of months before they will provide it and that it will cost us only $150 to add it to our ecu's if we are interested. O.K. so here is the list go ahead and start sending them in. If you have any questions let me know. Man this is alot of work!!!
1.Nismomaxman
2.tyrotrader
3.cw96
4.max2max-98se
5.izzys96se
6.bosa1
7.THT
8. dizmax96
9.tradeya89
10. willie431
11. nanomax96 (me)
12. creamyitalian
13. maxinprogress
14. jcy98maxse
15.radiohead (needs more time 2nd half of order list)
16.proyectneptune (needs more time 2nd half of order list)
17. topdog1207 (needs more time 2nd half of order list)
18. DpG $h0rTeE (needs more mtime 2nd half of order list)
19. XIMA96SE ( needs more time 2nd half of order list)
20.XTREMERACER ( needs more time 2nd half of order list)

How long do we have for this GD?
For those who are on the 2nd half of the order list, is there a date we have to wait till before we start sending our's in?

And thanks for managing this GD nanomax

The way I look at it it's not like everyone on the first half is going to send their ecu's the same day so Techno can't get that bogged down so if you dont mind waiting an extra day or so for your ecu send yours in with the first half of the group I don't think it will be a problem. I'm giving everyone the go ahead if they have the money and ecu to do it. Remeber it takes 2 days to get it back from them once they receive it.

I'll be pulling my ECU on Sunday; can I still be part of the first half?

~THT

same here.. i gotta pull mine on sunday or somethin cuz i want to send mine out on monday and try to get it back the same week.. you kno wat im sayin?

Anybody got a link for removal how to?

PM me your email address and I'll send you the scan of my Haynes book on how to remove it.

~THT

Im planning to head down to their location once i get my spare ECU. What should I do? Call them up and tell them Im part of the GD? Do i still need to fill out the sheet? Thanks