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Help needed...VP motor on VR ECU? It runs and drives but its not great
Hi Guys,
I have an RN106 4WD Hilux that I have recently converted to a VP 3.8L V6.
It runs and drives OK but I have a few niggling issues after the conversion
that I need someone with more experience tinkering with GM wiring/ECUs.
Thing is the truck is using HEAPS of fuel like 20L+/100kms
And it feels like its not making the right amount of power.
Also the gearbox changes are very odd.
Now the other night I was doing some investigation, and it looks like I'm running
a VP motor (series 2 I think from the newer coilpacks), on an VR ECU?? (bought it as a 'kit' :axe
On top of that, I'm 99% sure I'm running the electronic 4L60E auto box.
I've heard of people running an VR motor on a re-mapped VP ECU (808) but not the
other way round?
Could this be causing excess fuel consumption and strange driving characteristics?
How can the VP (with a MAP sensor) run on a VR ECU surely this would not be the most efficient?
Thanks guys, I've tried everything else this is my last hope and I'm going crazy trying
to fix it. Fuel consumption alone is insane!
Hi Guys,
I have an RN106 4WD Hilux that I have recently converted to a VP 3.8L V6.
It runs and drives OK but I have a few niggling issues after the conversion
that I need someone with more experience tinkering with GM wiring/ECUs.
Thing is the truck is using HEAPS of fuel like 20L+/100kms
And it feels like its not making the right amount of power.
Also the gearbox changes are very odd.
Now the other night I was doing some investigation, and it looks like I'm running
a VP motor (series 2 I think from the newer coilpacks), on an VR ECU?? (bought it as a 'kit' :axe
On top of that, I'm 99% sure I'm running the electronic 4L60E auto box.
I've heard of people running an VR motor on a re-mapped VP ECU (808) but not the
other way round?
Could this be causing excess fuel consumption and strange driving characteristics?
How can the VP (with a MAP sensor) run on a VR ECU surely this would not be the most efficient?
Thanks guys, I've tried everything else this is my last hope and I'm going crazy trying
to fix it. Fuel consumption alone is insane!
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