Spitronics has a generic program for 3 different variations of these angle sensors. They are mostly distributor hall type sensors. This firmware is called Combo 48 4+2Home due to the number of different cars using this configuration. This firmware is used for different manufacturers like Mitsubishi, Mazda and Hyundai etc. […]
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is this unit a Plug-In replacement for my car’s standard computer? No the Spitronics products are unique with its own connecters and operation. Some of the signals can be interfaced with the standard units to maintain other functions like instruments etc. 2. Which product will suit my application? It […]
Rotary Special Instructions
General Information The two stroke setting means that the firmware will inject the calculated amount of injector time in every stroke. Putting it off means that the injector time will be divided by 2. This will cause the tuning graphs to be twice as high. The advantage is that the […]
Tuning Basics
Tuning is all about getting fuel and fuel amount, spark and spark timing timing correct under all conditions. Understanding how the ECU works with these values is important to adjust them correctly. The Spitronics ECU’s are designed to be easy and user friendly and will do many calculations in the […]
Charge Volts Tuning
Battery and alternator voltage have a great influence on ECU systems. When an engine cranks, battery voltage can fall as far as 9 volts on cold days and when the engine is running, voltage can go up to 14.3 volts. This difference has a big influence in coil energy and […]
TxW Selection
This firmware will take a normal RPM pulse, TPS and pedal signal and water temperature and control the electric throttle by wire. Note that the classes that are not used by the converter is not displayed to simplify the chart. If firmware is developed they will be added. Mercury2 Hardware […]
Converter Selection
This firmware will take a normal RPM pulse and convert it into different triggers like 60-2, 36-1, 24 plus TDC etc. for OEM managements. This will keep them active so that they can run other functions still required like Dash board tacho’s etc. Note that the classes that are not […]
Tuning for Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmissions, air conditioners and power steering uses a lot of energy and may cause engine RPM’s to drop and may stall the engine. Usually idle control will cater for this but you will also need to set fuel and timing accordingly. To adjust this start with a hot engine […]
Transmission Information
Before you can set yourself or a customer up with a product, you need to get some critical information on the transmission. The hardware is designed as universal devices but the firmware is specific for a certain model of transmission. The following items influences the product. 1. Transmission Model Number: […]
Graph MAP and Matrix TPS Tuning
This method is for Dyno tuning and used for racing engines with poor vacuum signal. Before reading this section please read Matrix MAP Tuning to understand how to tune from scratch. This section will only discuss the differences and types of Tuning options. For this method you tune the normal […]