Is a Standalone ECU Worth It?

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This week on Money Pit, we’re doing brain surgery! That’s right, we’re replacing the factory ECU with a Megasquirt Standalone ECU so we can take complete control over the engine and the way it runs. Then we’ll take it to our friends at EF1 Tuning to develop a tune - can we make any more power with our new brain?

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[Donut]

Just noticed I was saying things like 'big voltage' and 'little voltage' when talking about the relay 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️that's not a thing! Voltage is constant! I should've said current. Anyway just wanted to call myself out on that, hope everyone enjoys the video and has a totally tubular Wednesday! - Zach

[lawless]

I can’t stress enough how donut made an incredible decision hiring this guy

[ajwash]

Miata: Please I’m overheating I need more cooling before I die
Zach: Yea so we’re gonna replace the brains of the Miata for some gainz

[philipaliscious]

It baffles me just how smart and knowledgeable Zach is in so many realms. Electrical, mechanical, you name it. Such a good teacher.

[qtbearqt]

"I think my hands are clean enough for brain surgery"

- The last thing you want to hear from your surgeon

[worldwaryou.]

Everyone from Donut is great, but this guy is the most relatable since he actually wrenches on cars in the driveway. Also, bring back Bart.

[sopni]

"Lil dudes getting beefy" they grow up so fast

[samthelegoman]

Is no one going to acknowledge that the companies name is “Megasquirt”?

[dstrkt.cs]

Best host for sure. He feels the realest and whenever he talks about or explains something it doesn't feel like an information dump. Best host 100%

[lofipinky]

I have never seen someone being so excited about their car making 112 hp

[jamessizemore]

Imagine if your dr came in and said, “I think we’re gonna attempt brain surgery... I think I’d be good at it.”

[BlueBenGo]

"It's so hot out"
*Blocks off driver's air vent*

[chromasux]

While I love how well Zach explains things and educates the viewers, one thing cracks me up. "So we're going to add a standalone ECM" Ok, easy. "Now we just have to add this sensor, this switch, this gauge, this other sensor, some power wiring, a couple other parts, tear apart the dash, behind the seat, some wiring under the hood, and that's it!" . . . .for a standalone ECM :D

[urmo]

"New legs":





**Shows bucket seats**

*Suspension: Am i a joke to you?*

[johnnysea]

Zach's seriously 90% of why I'm subscribed to Donut, super great host and all around super watchable.

[RoxusRemo]

Actually love how donut teach you along the way. Entertaining, relatable with a a commonly modded car, well presented and easy to watch.

[Charliejr]

Hope that one day when this series ends, they do the same thing with a different car

[abou]

Ok this sponsor is SO REFRESHING!!!! I'm sick of the Raycons and Shadow legend bits, this is super cool I love it

[gospeed]

having been in the Miata turbo scene, I was more than impressed not only with the topic, but how well you went thru everything. Most of the time interesting car management blogs/vlogs gloss over the details that make standalones so powerful. Earned a subscribe

[torqueracingproduction]

Paul Walker would be proud of that hair bro! Love this series, feels like the path we all take on our rides, taking it one mod at a time. Keep up the good work!