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toddy101 · 11-20-2019, 06:02 AM

Hi Matt, yes the translator replaces the factory FA20 ECU, however on the LS engine wiring, the LS Engine ECU is basically on the engine (you can see it mounted in front of the fusebox), so it runs the LS ECU (E38). As far as OBDII, tuning etc, it behaves exactly as if it was plugged into a Commodore. You can use tuning software such as HP tuners, and this plugs straight into the factory 86/BRZ OBDII port and can be set to do some of the functions you mention.
I purchased my engine from Holmart.

The translator is working in a late model GTS, believe most of the extra displays on the dash are working.
The other good thing about the new translators are that they are software up-gradable via bluetooth. Just finished a minor update that added a few features as a result from feedback from customers.
I was actually up your way just over a week ago. Unfortunately never made it to the Noosa North shore park due to the bushfires, although managed to do a beach run from Rainbow to Noosa after a lengthy detour via Gympie.

Thankyou others for the kind comments. I will try and add some more build photos soon, including the mounts (once I can host more photos).

11-20-2019, 06:02 AM	#8
toddy101 Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Drives: LS3 BRZ Location: Australia Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 42 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s)	Hi Matt, yes the translator replaces the factory FA20 ECU, however on the LS engine wiring, the LS Engine ECU is basically on the engine (you can see it mounted in front of the fusebox), so it runs the LS ECU (E38). As far as OBDII, tuning etc, it behaves exactly as if it was plugged into a Commodore. You can use tuning software such as HP tuners, and this plugs straight into the factory 86/BRZ OBDII port and can be set to do some of the functions you mention. I purchased my engine from Holmart. The translator is working in a late model GTS, believe most of the extra displays on the dash are working. The other good thing about the new translators are that they are software up-gradable via bluetooth. Just finished a minor update that added a few features as a result from feedback from customers. I was actually up your way just over a week ago. Unfortunately never made it to the Noosa North shore park due to the bushfires, although managed to do a beach run from Rainbow to Noosa after a lengthy detour via Gympie. Thankyou others for the kind comments. I will try and add some more build photos soon, including the mounts (once I can host more photos).