Product Review - WRX Pro Plug-in

 





In recent months Haltech has expanded there pro plug-in range to suit 01 -05 WRX, for those who have experienced the pro plug in in other models in the past, know what a great item it is. If you are in the market for an ecu for your WRX/STi, you cant look past Haltechs Pro Plug-in.
Below are in depth details of the product and its features.

High Performance Fuel and ignition ECU for Subaru Impreza WRX and STi is a direct plug and play replacement of the OEM ECU, no rewiring necessary . This fully programmable ECU interfaces directly with all the standard Subaru sensors and on board computer systems taking control of all the essential engine management tasks such as fuel delivery, ignition timing, boost levels, camshaft positioning and correction maps.

Features:
• Supports Sequential Injection (peak and hold) and Direct Fire Ignition 
• Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7 compatible software 
• Real time programming, instant hesitation free adjustment while engine is running 
• Fully user definable 32 x 32 mapping 
• Tuning via Volumetric Efficiency (VE), Injection time or Lambda Correction (MAF) 
• Diagnostic Trouble Code Storing & Check Engine Light Control (Access through laptop only) 
• Selectable onboard internal MAP sensor rated to 150kPa (up to 1.5 Bar or 22psi boost) 
• Wideband “auto tuning” using user definable target AFR table 
• USB and CAN Communication Port 

Factory Outputs:
• 4 x Fuel Injector outputs
• 4 x Ignition outputs
• AVCS – Active Valve Control System 
• Boost Control Tumble Generator Valve (fixed open)
• Idle Control 
• Thermo Fan Check Engine Light Fuel Pump 
• Tacho A/C Clutch Relay 

Factory Inputs:
• MAF sensor
• Throttle Position Sensor
• Knock Detection Sensor 
• Rear Oxygen sensor
• Coolant Temperature sensor
• Vehicle Speed Sensor 

Expansion I/O*:
• 4 x Analogue Voltage Inputs
• 1 x Digital Input
• 4 x Digital Outputs 
*Optional auxiliary harness required to be purchased Haltech Part # HT040003

Configurable for:
• Aux Rev Limiter
• Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensors
• Air Temperature Switch 
• Flat Shift Fuel Temperature Sensors
• Aux Fuel Pump 
• NOS Enable Oil Temperature Sensors
• Boost Control 
• Fuel Pressure Sensor
• Diff Temperature Sensor
• Battery Light 
• External Map Sensor (Up to 5 Bar)
• Gearbox Temperature Sensor
• Generic Duty Output 
• Oil Pressure Sensor
• Generic Temperature Sensors
• Nitrous Activation Switch 
• Wideband O2 Sensors
• Discrete ON/OFF Switches
• Flex Fuel Sensor 

Want more channels? Up to 36 more I/O channels are available using the optional Haltech I/O 12 and TCA 2/4 CAN Devices!

Functions:
• Closed Loop O2 Control
• Knock Control
• Long Term Fuel Trim
• Rev Limiter
• Closed & Open Loop Boost Control
• Gear Setup Nitrous Activation Output
• Over Boost 
• Fuel Composition (E85/Flex Fuel)
• Speed Limiter
• Antilag Launch
• Decel Cut 

Power Requirements:
Source: 8.6 to 16.5 Volts DC
Consumption: 530mA @ 12Volts DC

Applications:
• Subaru WRX MY01-05 JDM,USDM,ADM
• Subaru WRX STI MY01-05 JDM, ADM
• Engine Codes: EJ20 
• Transmission: Manual only (Automatic not supported) 

Wake 300 Recap

As most are aware we built an evo track car early in the year with intention to take on events such as the Wakefield 300, and production touring cars and much more. The Wakefield 300 was our debut event with the evo. The car was completed the Friday of  the 300 weekend. On Friday practise the car gave some good signs that it would be a good package. On Saturday the car continued to improve, and in the rain it was one of the faster cars out there, and in finally we qualified 15th for the race. Finally Race day came and we got off to a good start with Pedro taking the first stint, and the car looked very strong, with a couple of safety cars and plenty of on track action we managed to climb to 5th place while still on the lead lap. We pitted on lap 68 and still on the lead lap, unfortunately things to a turn, and the pit stop was quite a long one. We finally got back out after losing 8 laps and being knocked back to 25th, Jason took over the reigns, and did an exceptional job. He climbed back to 12th place while doing his best to conserve fuel as we were running on empty by the time he got the chequered flag. All in all it was an exciting race and a great experience.

Speedweek Sunday

This sunday the Wakefield 300 will be televised on SBS. It was a great event to be part, of and we are looking forward to next years event. Keep and Eye out for our green evo as the Wakefield 300 was our first event.
Check your local guides for details.

75 Build

One of our long term builds has been our 75 Rx3/808 wagon.

It has a 12A Bridgeport, with a TO4Z, Power is transferred through a S5 Rx7 gearbox, and ford diff . Controlling the power plant is a Haltech's catalogue with a PS1000, Boost Solenoid, Exhaust temp sensors, Racepak Dash and much more. Holding this 500+hp wagon on the ground is some 18by 9.5 Koya rims wrapped in some Toyo R888. Slowing the beast down are a set of Brembo's off an Evo 8. In the next couple of weeks the exhaust and fuel system will be finished and then to the dyno with some E85. Stay tuned for updates.

Way To Long

It has been way to long since updates in the World of Ultimate Tunes. To bring you upto speed, over the past few months we have built a new evo race car, which we are currently using this year for testing and development so us to run the 2014 Production Touring Car Championship. Our Subaru has had its first shakedown at wakefield with a 1.008 which is a new PB, as possibly the fastest that a Subaru has been around there. With so much coming up In the next few months we will keep you regularly updated, including detailed build info on our evo, progress in our Subaru on the road the WTAC, and much more.

Final Trackday Count Down

Our final trackday for 2012 will be held on the 21st of november at Wakefield Park. The day will have a combination of timed and untimed sessions, and will be approximately 10minutes long. We will have professional drivers attending the day offering up time, to help anyone who would like to improve their driving skills. Groups will be seperated by skill levels, with a max of eight cars per group. We have limited spots available for the day. If you would like to join us on the 21st, please contact us at info@ultimatetunes.com.au, or on 62811821.

WTAC Counting Down

With only 18 days to go till the 2012 WTAC, with international teams in transport, and all the Aussie teams putting non stop hours into preparation and testing, there is a buzz of excitment in the Air. Each day the true fans are scouring the net looking for updates, teams are looking for info on components. The days our counting down for the hope of one perfect lap to take home the title. bring on WTAC!