91 NICO ECU AWESOME PERFORMANCE.

[ozzinc]

Well this evening I made a purchase of a used Nico Ecu locally, and it was everything that Nico claimed, the car now has brute power.All I need now is a aftermarket front spoiler and im all set

[oldmako]

I wish that there was a similar band-aid for the BarbieQ, but I suppose that the 4.1 just doesn't have the reserve. Bummer.

[maxnix]

I wish that there was a similar band-aid for the BarbieQ, but I suppose that the 4.1 just doesn't have the reserve. Bummer.

There is if you want to get an ECU form Impul.

But the Japanese VH41DE had the spider plenum, better headers, and Japanese quality gasoline.

[elwesso]

My guess is that the ECU for the Y33 wont do what it does for the G50 since its OBDII, OBDII ECU's tend to be a little more agressive since they are faster at computing things.

[oldmako]

Has anyone here tried it and posted results? Or, has anyone driven a BarbieQ modified in this manner?

[ozzinc]

I have never seen my 91 q45 redline on the tach like this, no rev limiter plus it works hand and hand with my other mods my ported heads and ported exhaust manifolds, which where very restrictive maybe because of emission standards, aftermarket filter intake and of course a 93 tcu for 1-2-3 auto shifting, my guides where changed and a new oil pump chain was also installed, its great to have a large garage with tools where I had the spare time to work on this project, I also have a 72 turbocharged datsun 240z a project thats in progress and should be finished soon.I have great respect for my q45 now as to be very humble and I have more respect for the road after experiencing the power that my q45 has

[maxnix]

Pray tell, what are "exhaust manifolds"? Headers?

[Q45tech]

I'm glad people get so worked up about an improvement of 0.2>0.3<0.4 seconds in acceleration.Most people cannot resolve a second without a stopwatch much less 0.2.

[oldmako]

No "non OEM" thread would be complete without some form of negativity and/or sarcasm....thanks guys!

[maxnix]

No "non OEM" thread would be complete without some form of negativity and/or sarcasm....thanks guys!

Yeah, reality sometimes sucks!
Modified by maxnix at 10:25 AM 12/5/2008

[Q45tech]

But the NICO ECU is still way far and beyond any other modification, short of supercharging that one can do on 90-93 Q. Absolutely the most cost effective...................cost per pound foot or HP.

Just pointing out how close to perfect the factory was in squeezing things out of engine and how difficult any mod is to get real NOTICEABLE USEFUL gains.

If 20-30 HP can only reduce times by 0.3 seconds imagine what 2 or 5 HP can do.

Some of the other Nissan sites have members whose entire life revolves around finding a few HP to post a new dyno graph each week.............many make up their own dyno graphs or use other brand dyno charts to make their organs larger.

[Raxephon]

Pray tell, what are "exhaust manifolds"? Headers?

Definitions of Exhaust Manifold on the Web:

* The network of passages that gathers the exhaust gases from the various exhaust ports and routes them toward the catalyst, the muffler and the ... http://www.cdnauto.org/glossary/e.asp

* A cast-iron collector on the engine head(s) that routes exhaust gases to the turbo, EGR system, and crossover pipes (V-6 and V-8). http://www.dieselpowermag.com/....html

* A part with several passages through which exhaust gases leave the engine combustion chambers and enter the exhaust pipe. peugeot.mainspot.net/glossary/glossary_3.shtml

* An assembly of tubes that attaches to the cylinder head and provides a series of passages through which burned gases from the engine cylinders can ... http://www.peiauto.com/dictionary/e.shtml

* This is a very important component in the aftermarket turbo kit. Some manifolds are made of welded-stainless steel tubing, with a heavy gauge flange to ensure effective port sealing. The fabrication and quality of such high-temperature steel is important in ensuring the component’s durability. ... http://www.urbanracer.com/articles/anmviewer.asp

* a manifold that receives exhaust gases from the cylinders and conducts them to the exhaust pipe wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn

[maxnix]

When I was younger, I remember XKE and Corvettes (normal, before monster motors and without forklift rear end ratios) were considered fast if they broke 7 seconds 0 -60 mph. Most cars were condsidered pretty good at 9 -10 seconds. Engines were a lot more inefficient and highly rated on net (of accesories) HP back then.

[kingQong]

Ozie,

Glad your happy with the ECU. What did you think of the Passat W8?

[ozzinc]

the passat w8 was great, it has real good takeoff,and I like the inside blue illumitaion.

[unknown007]

Who got these?I need one not now maybe after christmas.Congrats on the ECU.

[ozzinc]

I really dont know who has one of these units available, I was lucky enough to have one of the nico members send me a email about some q45 performance parts that he had for sale, and what was so great is that the guy was local, so I went and picked up the ecu. some of the members on this site will steer you in the right direction on info where to obtain the nico ecu.

[unknown007]

I emailed Jeff i think it was that posted on Q45.org what the ecu does and what not.Im looking forward to getting this maybe after Christmas.Maybe even in 1-2 weeks.

[Infinitiguy19]

http://www.q45.org/vhpower/parts.shtml