Single plug ecu engine - no ecu
 

Guys

Seen a single plug engine from a 106, but the guys sold the ecu (doh)
What's my best option re ecu's? Not too sure about where to start as ive been trying to find a complete engine with ecu etc.

Do will a standalone do everything an oem would, i know you have your mappable bits but in terms of basic function?
What ecu's are best, easiest to get hold of and will do the job? The engine is standard now but end goal will be a turbo build.
Ive seen different names - predator vems etc but i just want something simple that will do the job and will be uncomplicated to have mapped. As long as it starts, drives fuels and boosts properly, doesnt blow up anx isnt a fortune to have mapped, its perfect for me.

Just looking for advice as to features and functions etc :)

Thanks in advance

Just got a Vems PnP from dp engineering. Car started right away and i' ve started some tuning by myself ( my engine has already some modifications: camshafts e.t.c.). You have to make some study/research about tuning basic principles/tricks and proceed with small steps every time you tune/change any map or parameter, setting engine safety higher than performance chase :P.

Wide band lamda sensor and knock sensor are mandatory for me. If you plan to boost you engine, you have to bet another map sensor too ( depends on target boost numbers).

It depends on where you will be getting it mapped, what does you local mapper prefer?

If I was going to go stand alone I would go DTA.