# Nissan 240sx Engine Management **URL:** \ **Category:** SON240sx Automotive\ **Created:** [August 21, 2012, 7:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nissan-240sx-engine-management/225446 "2012-08-21T19:17:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Johner12](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e9a140/32.png) [@Johner12](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Johner12)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2012, 7:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nissan-240sx-engine-management/225446/1 "2012-08-21T19:17:43Z")
For ka24de applications, what is a good engine management system? I have done research but I would like people with experience with different systems to post there thoughts. I have been mostly looking at the Apexi AFC Neo. I don’t want something too complicated to use or setup (rewire) Any thoughts or suggestions are welcome. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Nismo240SX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nismo240sx/32/5755_2.png) [@Nismo240SX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nismo240SX)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2012, 7:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nissan-240sx-engine-management/225446/2 "2012-08-21T19:22:28Z")
Running boost or NA? ---
**Author:** ![Johner12](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e9a140/32.png) [@Johner12](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Johner12)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2012, 7:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nissan-240sx-engine-management/225446/3 "2012-08-21T19:46:28Z")
NA, Boost soon ---
**Author:** ![Happy240sx](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/happy240sx/32/5515_2.png) [@Happy240sx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Happy240sx)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2012, 3:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nissan-240sx-engine-management/225446/4 "2012-08-22T03:33:26Z")
An AFC is NOT Engine Management ---
**Author:** ![Nismo240SX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nismo240sx/32/5755_2.png) [@Nismo240SX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nismo240SX)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2012, 4:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nissan-240sx-engine-management/225446/5 "2012-08-22T04:55:52Z")
Yes. Those are piggy backs not software. You need a software tune. Like Jim Wolfe tech, mega squirt, aem. All range in prices but u get what you pay for. It depends on what your running. Injector size, mass air flow sensor, turbo size and what you want for power. ---
**Author:** ![Clutchfire](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/clutchfire/32/5654_2.png) [@Clutchfire](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Clutchfire)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2012, 6:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nissan-240sx-engine-management/225446/6 "2012-08-22T06:11:00Z")
I would honestly recommend getting as close as you can to a stand alone unit as you can. I have an ECU tune and if something is off your stuck with it or you’ll have to send it back to get it re-tuned. The standalone at least is something that you can plug into a PC monitor most of the car if not all of it and make changes on the fly. And if you get to the point you don’t understand what your doing you can always send it to a shop and have them tune the car. These KATs are a lot of fun when they work right. but when they don’t man you’ll be wanting one of these. ---
**Author:** ![karkas9](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f14d63/32.png) [@karkas9](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/karkas9)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2012, 7:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nissan-240sx-engine-management/225446/7 "2012-08-22T07:45:11Z")
the best and probably easiest stanalone ECU is a Haltech platinum 1000. you can order a plugg-and-tune wiring kit from [here](http://boomslang.us/custom-work.php) if you dont like wiring. ---
**Author:** ![Johner12](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e9a140/32.png) [@Johner12](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Johner12)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2012, 5:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nissan-240sx-engine-management/225446/8 "2012-08-22T17:49:21Z")
Hmmm… well I have an AEM FIC… but yeah the wiring is totally messing me up and I keep trying but it never works so I thought if I got something smaller and more popular unit then I could get a step by step hook up. I was reading a installation guide for an AEM FIC on another forum but it was for a 95 so it didnt work as totally as planned. Can you get a plu and play harness for a 93 240sx for an AEM FIC? ---
**Author:** ![Nismo240SX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nismo240sx/32/5755_2.png) [@Nismo240SX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nismo240SX)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2012, 8:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nissan-240sx-engine-management/225446/9 "2012-08-23T08:50:55Z")
When I buy aem u get a plug and play standalone which should have a stock base tune to run the car. Then u tune from there. For 1500 or cheaper it will last u forever. Tune it then forget about it ---
**Author:** ![racecartech](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/racecartech/32/5743_2.png) [@racecartech](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/racecartech)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2012, 9:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nissan-240sx-engine-management/225446/10 "2012-08-23T09:12:39Z")
What part # AEM and is it series 1 or 2? ---
**Author:** ![Johner12](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e9a140/32.png) [@Johner12](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Johner12)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2012, 6:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nissan-240sx-engine-management/225446/11 "2012-08-27T18:41:54Z")
Its the newest AEM FIC