Hey guys
has anybody tried there LS standalone setup?

it looks good especially the NON trans control unit for 899$
Its 24X&58X has boost control and basically everything that the Holley Offers besides the "Name" Yet.
https://acesefi.com/products/the-jackpot-ecu

i am considering it for a Simple NA swap with a TH350

 

I've seen a bunch of Instagram ads for these systems. Tried looking around for any real world use but didn't come up with much. They look decent and simple enough. Can you download the software to play around with??

I'll answer my own question, Yes you can download the software and play around. It's okay but it could be better. It's fairly new tho

 

Interesting, it comes with dual wideband O2 sensors and will work with DBW and trans control for $1,450.

 

The real issue you’ll have is the lack of support and tuners that will be unwilling to even touch it. I have a Haltech Elite 2500 and ive had a HELL of a time finding anyone local that will touch it. Im gonna have a tuner from Australia remote in and tune it which was not what i wanted to do.

on the other hand you can find countless people that tune the factory ecu’s and Holley. They also have a large database of tunes that you can look copy and use which will likely get you close and save you time and $$$.

 

I played around with the software for a bit after seeing this post. There's quite a bit of stuff to be input beforehand. It doesn't seem as user friendly as the Holley HP/Dominator software. If you've never had any experience with an aftermarket EFI system this might be a little overwhelming for a guy.

 

I would like to get more infos as well and see who bites the bullet 1st.

I have ACES KILLSHOT,basically a SNIPER UNIT on my oldskool buick 455.
it has the ECU seperate from the TBI UNIT and has a 3bar map sensor , so boost ready.
It runs fine, much better than the qjet before...
But you guys are right ..
a SW learning would be needed for the TBI units and the LS-JACKPOT unit...

I am actually considering the JACKPOT for a simple 4.8 NA build. Without trans control.

 

I was just looking at them as well after seeing how expensive Terminators have gotten.

 

I've seen a number of ads for them. That price is about what I paid for a Terminator X three years ago. I haven't seen too many reviews on the products, but the software looks decent enough, so I would give them a shot.

 

Looking at these as well. Will follow for feedback.

 

Joined just to follow for any real-world input as well. On the surface it looks like a great budget option, with some downsides for the cost savings you're getting vs the Holley

 

[QUOTE=Sebambam;20486739]Hey guys
has anybody tried there LS standalone setup?

it looks good especially the NON trans control unit for 899$
Its 24X&58X has boost control and basically everything that the Holley Offers besides the "Name" Yet.
https://acesefi.com/products/the-jackpot-ecu

i am considering it for a Simple NA swap with a TH350

i have one the jack pot pro l have a 3rd gen 6,0 4l80e stock motor system is nice but hard to get help with it the guy that help you with the system is name tim but hard to get my car runs good but my tps read 12% at idle other than that its running good so i need to find out how to 0 my tps

 

still hoping to hear more real world experiences on the ACES unit. Leaning towards going cheap aftermarket harness with OEM computer at this time, but this is still a tempting option

 

I just finished installing the Jackpot on my LS1 from a 2002 Trans Am. I bought the unit with a trans controller on sale for under 1k. For a little background I installed my first a/m EFI in 1999 and this would be the 5th system I've installed. Not a pro by any means, but I know my way around the basics. I was impressed with the packaging and the unit. Harness is nicely labeled. Instructions are clear for the most part. The car is up and running and is in the learning phase. You can tell as it's not the smoothest, but that's part of the process and it's immediately drivable.

Issues: Being an LS1, my engine didn't have the newer "smart coils", so the harness they sent will not work. I bought new coils (which it probably needed anyway), but that issue isn't really addressed when purchasing. I guess if you knew enough to know your engine didn't have them you could have figured it out. I didn't, so new coils it is.

2nd issue was the injector plugs. I've dealt with a lot of injectors, but none with the plug on their harness and they don't fit my LS1. Seems like maybe an LS3, like the coils, but I'm too ignorant to know. I just cut the plugs off my old harness and soldered them in. Not the end of the world by any means, but extra work.

3rd issue was the MAP, or in their case, the TMAP (adds temp too). They send a 3 bar, which would bolt on to later engines fine, but not on my LS1. The unit is programmable for different sensors, but I didn't want to figure that out just to use the MAP on the LS1 and I liked the temp being incorporated so I made that work with a barb fitting, some "The Right Stuff" and a short hose. I'm not boosted. If you were you'd need a different solution.

4th issue, the wire they use to "excite" the alternator didn't do it. It's sending 12v, but after some internet research it appears this is an issue in a lot of swaps using a/m ecu's. Possible solutions -- use a 470 OHM resistor to drop the voltage down, or switch the single wire to the other inside pin. There are four. Ignore the outside pins, just switch the inside pins.

It comes with the handheld controller and a set up wizard. There's also a youtube video from a guy that's run a few and he goes through some setting you can check. But overall it's pretty simple. Just make sure you go through all the sections and that they match what your engine is. I'd used HP tuners on the original ECU, but had some issues with random misfires etc that I couldn't solve. Plugged in the HP Tuners thing after a few years and wouldn't connect no matter what. I found this for so cheap I went this route. I'll update this if anyone has questions, but I'm happy overall so far. I don't plan on any mods so can't comment on the functionality of the computer software, but to get it up and running you don't need to touch your laptop

Anthony

 

I just checked out the site. Looks like they dropped the price $90. (unless it's a different version; I didn't look that closely)

 

^^^^This...

Andrew

 

It's an old thread but I installed one on my LS Gen 4. It primed the fuel pump, cranked over twice and started right up. Runs good out of the box. Customer service is outstanding.

 

Finalizing my LS swap with the Jackpot
just need to fix a couple leaks ,

fired right up ,
it comes with 58x and 24x Crank harness
as well as full EV6 Injector harness... so you dont have to reuse the OLD used coil harnesses + you have a decent length harness to hide everything..
has 2x O2 sensors so you can read of each Bank...
plenty of adjustability and Tuning option..

i but it on a simple Cammed 5.3 with a TBSS and 36lb Flex fuel injecotors...
Its a DRIVER...

i will tune it soon

 

Update...


Just fine... support is fine to.. dont get ripped off at holley for a simple swap.

 

thanks for the info. current price is 1079 for dbc with trans control, that is a stellar price IMO if its a decent system.

 

Has Holley ever got their supply issues sorted out yet?