What comes with the AEM computer set up?

[Qualitywires.com]

What is the difference in the model number #30-1500 vs the #30-1500U?

I got this explanation from a vendor: The 30-1500 only includes the software and the ECU. either you or the shop should have a laptop to mess around with the ECU. The reoson the UEGO is almost 3 times more expesive and because Everything is mostley integrated. f the tune shop doesnt know what to do with this ECU, They shouldent have a shop.


This vendor doesn't make much sense to me.

 

[Russ M]

The viper unit is only available one way, which is with all the bells and whistles. And last time I tried to convice them otherwise they said that the they had no plans to offer a bare bones system.

The uego package comes with 2 wide band sensors and a reader which is built in. Value of the kit alone is about 1200 bucks.

You should be able to find the package for 2.5k or so, from one of the dealers.

 

[RC Viper]

I have called AEM and they pretty much said what you just did. Interesting thing though. A guy has two different units that he is selling on EBAY right now. The bells and whistle unit and a lower level unit for $1400 or so.

 

[Russ M]

I have no idea what that guy is selling on EBAY but I would be willing to bet its not a Viper AEM unit.

 

[Qualitywires.com]

He says it's for the Viper and the model number is the same except he doesn't have the "U" at the end of his. He says that the Uego is not part of this set up> What is the Uego? Is that the wideband part? He telling me that AEM has no idea what they are talking about....

His latest response is: The only diffrence is that is the UEGO I've sold a coulpe of these already. I can't explain why AEM would say theres only 1 but I know what I have.

 

[Russ M]

Ab,

Just call AEM 310-484-2322 ask for their tech support line for the AEM unit, and ask for Scott. If he is not there ask any of the other guys about what this guy is selling. If they dont know then it dont exhist, cause Scott is the one that developed the AEM unit.

 

[Joseph Dell]

ab -

got some money to burn? or do you think the computer is your 8psi restiction in your piping?

buy me one and i'll try it out for you!



JD

 

[diabolos88]

I purchased the 30-1500 unit without the "U" at the end from the guy named Jessie on Ebay. I purchased it 2wks ago and his ad said Viper AEM UEGO. his buy it now price was $1250. I paid for it, but when it got to me I realized it was not the realdeal Uego version with the dual wideband.
He is now selling them with the correct title for each. It was an honest mistake on his behalf and I don't believe he intended on misleading anyone. I have just returned the unit back to him for a refund. Anyone know of a supplier offering the Uego unit at a discounted price?

 

[scotta]

Guys maybe I should clear something up here. My name is Scott Armish. I was the AEM engineer responsible for the 30-1500U 1996-02 Dodge Viper EMS development.

We're investigating this ebay stuff right now and please be advised of the following:

There is only one part number ECU from AEM that will work on the Viper. It is the 30-1500U. AEM has manufactured a limited number of 30-1500 ECU's but these were specifically designed for a closed course 4 cylinder spec racer class vehicle. There is no built in UEGO sensors AND the ignition drive circuits are COMPLETELY DIFFERENT. A 30-1500 ECU WILL NOT run a Viper. The only reason they share the same base part number is the one was derived from the other and they share many common features including the environmentally sealed enclosure.

Scott Armish
AEM EMS Application Engineer

 

[Qualitywires.com]

Thank you Scott for coming on here and clearing things up!!

 

[RC Viper]

Scott

Since we have your attention can you clear up another mystery on the correct ECM?

The current unit does not replicate the VIper Body Control Module functions. That is well documented on the AEM web site. As a result, you must mount your stock ECM in the car and run the wires to it to get your locks/alarm to work.

At one point I heard that AEM was planning on producing another unit that included the BCM functions so it would truely be a stand alone unit. Is this the case? When might the development be done?

 

[scotta]

Scott

Since we have your attention can you clear up another mystery on the correct ECM?

The current unit does not replicate the VIper Body Control Module functions. That is well documented on the AEM web site. As a result, you must mount your stock ECM in the car and run the wires to it to get your locks/alarm to work.

At one point I heard that AEM was planning on producing another unit that included the BCM functions so it would truely be a stand alone unit. Is this the case? When might the development be done?

We haven't made any further progress on interacting with the DCX datastream. To do so, we'd need some support from Chrysler. We're doing this kind of work on other platforms right now so it is certainly possible. If at some point in the future, we can safely receive and broadcast properly formated messages on the databus, we will modify the hardware to do so. For now, we've decided to keep the factory PCM on the bus talking to the BCM so all entry, theft deterent, etc. functions continue to work as Chrysler intended. I can't give you a timeframe for when this might change, since it is not entirely within our control.

Scott

 

[Russ M]

RC Viper,

On that note I think you should know that my car does not have the factory ECU relocated and still plugged in. The only draw back that I have found so far is that doors will not unlock with the car running. And since we all own vipers all you need to do is use the emergency release to open the door if the car is running.

 

[RC Viper]

Russ/Scott

Thanks for the update!