AEM plug and play tuning software?
AEM plug and play tuning software? Does anybody have an idea when this might be coming out? Also I am kind of a tuning newbie, but why would this be any better than HP tuners, especially since most AEM tuning kits cost above $1500. Could anybody fill me in?
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Originally Posted by fastGBcamaro
Does anybody have an idea when this might be coming out? Also I am kind of a tuning newbie, but why would this be any better than HP tuners, especially since most AEM tuning kits cost above $1500. Could anybody fill me in?
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Our standalone system sales has really declined over the years due to the better PCMs and custom tuning abilities of GM and Ford vehicles. Where such standalones really shine is for the many vehicles that have limited custom tuning software, such as Daimler Chrysler and import vehicles. Most AEM sales are for imports. However, there is a place for such standalones if additional controls are needed. such as staged injectors, boost and nitrous plus the ability to go up to 5 bar MAP sensor. Years ago when we had just ECMs (engine control modules), standalones were an easier alternative but now and in the future, due to the VCMs (vehicle control modules), these standalones can no longer completely replace the cars VCM due to the additional duties imposed on the computer such as guages, horns, heaters, AC etc. So piggybacking them to the existing VCM is required, which for many, is much more complex due to wireing.
The AEM unit replaces the curcuit board in your PCM, which them allows you to tune it with the EMS software. The production pieces should be available very soon. The AEM EMS will control all of the OEM parameters ... such as stock gauge cluster, ABS, Traction Control and so forth. Plus it will allow true real time tuning like every stand alone out there.
Originally Posted by fastGBcamaro
Does anybody have an idea when this might be coming out? Also I am kind of a tuning newbie, but why would this be any better than HP tuners, especially since most AEM tuning kits cost above $1500. Could anybody fill me in?
It should be out in short order. As far as better than HP Tuners... Both systems have advantages and disadvantages that come with both of them. At the end of the day it depends on what you need from your management system (options).
Chris Macellaro
