Many people using LINK Atom here??

[tommyep82]

I'm ment to buy one of these with the boost control and wideband for closed loop map,

I've just found out atom dose not read det I don't like the sound of that but just want peoples opinions on here on it and the ecu in general many using them thanks

[Phil]

It'll be tuned in det cans anyways and even were really worried you could add a knock link kit or similar

Ran one without issue, great ecu for the money

Phil

[tommyep82]

Yea but I was worried about bad fuel or change in air temp causing det I won't know about, I was told It be cheaper to buy the storm if I wont det detection but that's an extra like 500 pound,

[Phil]

The bad fuel is a difficult one.

The air temp you can set limits for the ecu to insure you don't run into problems on that front without any det detection requirement

Your mapper will probably have a cold start setup and then a limit on the fuel map depending on engine temp during normal use. No reason he could do the same for ignition tables depending on air temp.

Unlikely to be tuned to the degree where it makes any difference but for safety sake.

Phil

[nikhilkamdar12]

The bad fuel is a difficult one.

The air temp you can set limits for the ecu to insure you don't run into problems on that front without any det detection requirement

Your mapper will probably have a cold start setup and then a limit on the fuel map depending on engine temp during normal use. No reason he could do the same for ignition tables depending on air temp.

Unlikely to be tuned to the degree where it makes any difference but for safety sake.

Phil

Exactly this. Same with Haltech's, anything before there newer Elite series don't support knock control. Its tuned accordingly anyhow and there is many engine protection features built in that you can enable to mitigate the likelihood of detonation.

I say get it as they are a bargain for what they allow you to do

Nikhil

[tommyep82]

So you say go for the atom I don't want anything to fancy just a good safe map, using forged 4e with Td04 hybrid.

What way can it tell me about det or any other good features on it is there?

[Phil]

So you say go for the atom I don't want anything to fancy just a good safe map, using forged 4e with Td04 hybrid.

What way can it tell me about det or any other good features on it is there?

It's not that it tells you about det but rather that you set it that it sees what might cause det and retard timing/boost in that event

Very good ecu

Phil

[tommyep82]

Thanks for the information Phil are you using the boost control or wideband on your atom or anything else cool they can do

[Phil]

Yup using both

And the even got the stock hi lo boost button wired in

Fire me a PM and I'll send you a wee video

Phil

[tommyep82]

Thanks for your help lads are you running the wires for the sequintuel injecton or just normal,

[Phil]

Have used it both ways now sequential

Phil

[turbo-fever]

This is the reason I was advised off of it the more expensive ecus have it but the cheaper ones don't

[tommyep82]

Is there any benefits to running sequential injecton, I'm just using standard ignition nothing fancy,is it recommended

[nikhilkamdar12]

Is there any benefits to running sequential injecton, I'm just using standard ignition nothing fancy,is it recommended

The only benefit I see of running sequential fueling over batch fueling is the efficiency and better millage as your not wasting as much fuel?

If available to you sequential all the way

You can run full sequential injection but if wanting full sequential ignition as well then you need to move over to COP (Coil On Plugs). You can use the stock 24-1 pickups for this.

Nikhil

Edited April 27, 2016 by nikhilkamdar12

[Stu]

I install and tune ecus as part of what I do and have installed ALOT of Atom's (G4, G4+ and G4+S) over the years. Very very good entry level ecu's. They are not limited by processing power or resolution, but just have a reduced level of inputs and outputs and a few less motorsport features. They carry the same datalogging ability (via laptop) as the higher level variants and its works extremely well.

I wouldn't worry about the Atom not having knock detection - as said above the tune will be setup using a detset and any tuner worth dealing with will setup at least basic compensation tables to contend with hot air or water temps etc to protect the engine.

There are a number of benefits for sequential injection - for example by using a pyro setup or using a laser thermometer onto the runners while on the dyno you can figure out if a custom inlet manifold (or exhaust manifold for that matter) allows more air thru say #1 cylinder than the rest causing leaner running, then adjust the individual cylinder trim to bring things into line.

The Storm is a good step up from the Atom and with the extra channels allowing a heap more features (knock etc) and has the full complement of motorsport and chassis features. I run a G4+Storm in my car and run sequential injection, sequential ignition (external high energy coils), fuel and oil pressure monitoring (with engine protection tables to limit rpm etc if needed), antilag/cyclic idle, speed sensor assisted launch control etc etc. The beauty of the link products is that if you run an G4+/G4+S atom and want to upgrade, its just a case of plugging in and swapping the tune and it will run, then wire up the second plug for the other features.

Could go on for ages haha