Holley Terminator X (GM 5.3)

MikeSr. · 06-01-2019, 04:56 PM

Ok, so I got one. Installation was easy. Fired right up and idled smoothly. Very happy with the quality of the harness. Self tuning. Drove it around while it learned. Seems to be smoother at idle and throttle response is mo’ better. I am happy!

iHateVolvoPeople · 06-01-2019, 06:38 PM

What car/setup?

MikeSr. · 06-01-2019, 06:45 PM

http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=263411

JohnMc · 06-01-2019, 10:33 PM

I'm very mildly regretting buying that Goldbox a year and a half ago. But I'll work my way through the grief.

Texas240 · 06-01-2019, 10:46 PM

This makes me excited

Texas240 · 06-01-2019, 10:46 PM

When you get more time on it give us a one on one experience with everything. I'd be willing to talk on the phone with your experience.

MikeSr. · 06-01-2019, 11:31 PM

Will do. A great value for the quality.

cosbySweater · 06-02-2019, 12:34 AM

We just ordered one for a c30 with a lq9 swap. Looks super nice so far

Texas240 · 06-02-2019, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by cosbySweater

We just ordered one for a c30 with a lq9 swap. Looks super nice so far

Might be something that i'll do on my 73 c20 lm7 swap I'm getting ready to do.

Texas240 · 06-02-2019, 08:49 PM

Are you running automatic or manual trans?

MikeSr. · 06-02-2019, 09:30 PM

Texas240 · 06-02-2019, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeSr.

T56

okay. I opened the instruction and found my answer for my question. I wonder how well the learning option really works for a full tune without actually having to dive into the tables to modify.

linuxman51 · 06-03-2019, 08:54 AM

seems to be a great system for the money. Esp when you consider how much M$ stuff has gotten lately and the cloud of **** floating over that company in ga.

MikeSr. · 06-03-2019, 09:57 AM

I shopped around and found a Jeg’s $75 off deal. $925 plus tax with free shipping. Megasquirt dealers are going to have to lower their prices or go out of business.
I really like that it has wbo2, fuses and a relay already wired in.

Mueller · 06-03-2019, 02:05 PM

Was there a reason you keep the GM ECU and tune that?

linuxman51 · 06-03-2019, 02:51 PM

it's a lot easier to tune a standalone than it is to tune the stock pcm, esp for the average person. It's also usually easier to find a decent tuner for an aftermarket system than it is to find someone good with stock pcms, for the same reason.

To tune your own pcm, you're looking at probably $500 to get started, maybe more (gotta buy a wideband, gotta buy an interface for whatever software you're planning on using, usually you've gotta buy licenses at that point). Everyone says "just tune the stock computer" but if you've never messed with one before, the learning curve is quite steep, much much more so than most aftermarket systems.

Texas240 · 06-03-2019, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by linuxman51

it's a lot easier to tune a standalone than it is to tune the stock pcm, esp for the average person. It's also usually easier to find a decent tuner for an aftermarket system than it is to find someone good with stock pcms, for the same reason.

To tune your own pcm, you're looking at probably $500 to get started, maybe more (gotta buy a wideband, gotta buy an interface for whatever software you're planning on using, usually you've gotta buy licenses at that point). Everyone says "just tune the stock computer" but if you've never messed with one before, the learning curve is quite steep, much much more so than most aftermarket systems.

We found HP tuners to be a pain to tune unless you know what your doing. Having to pay a tuner every time you want to change something sucks. See how easy is to tune this makes this a easy sale to me in the future. I also like that this supports DBW

LS_swapped · 06-04-2019, 09:26 AM

i ordered one too, sold my current performance harness and stock ecu. Harness is really nice, cant wait to get my 6.0/4l80 in the car!

linuxman51 · 06-04-2019, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Texas240

We found HP tuners to be a pain to tune unless you know what your doing. Having to pay a tuner every time you want to change something sucks. See how easy is to tune this makes this a easy sale to me in the future. I also like that this supports DBW

yeah if you're starting from zero with the stock ecu there are maaaannnny potential pitfalls

MikeSr. · 06-04-2019, 10:39 AM

While I respect everyone who can sort out all the problems with Megasquirt, wiring,etc. or HPTuners and I could do it myself, too- I don’t want to. The Holley is very straightforward and self tuning, so it’s perfect for me.

stick70 · 06-05-2019, 10:33 AM

This is really good to hear. I wish I could buy a box to plug into any of my cars and it just worked.

Mueller · 06-05-2019, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeSr.

While I respect everyone who can sort out all the problems with Megasquirt, wiring,etc. or HPTuners and I could do it myself, too- I don’t want to. The Holley is very straightforward and self tuning, so it’s perfect for me.

Thanks for the reply, I wasn't questioning your decision at all.

MikeSr. · 06-05-2019, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mueller

Thanks for the reply, I wasn't questioning your decision at all.

No worries!

06-01-2019, 04:56 PM	#1
MikeSr. What, me worry? Join Date: May 2003 Location: Acworth, Ga. USA	Holley Terminator X (GM 5.3) Ok, so I got one. Installation was easy. Fired right up and idled smoothly. Very happy with the quality of the harness. Self tuning. Drove it around while it learned. Seems to be smoother at idle and throttle response is mo’ better. I am happy! __________________ I coulda had a V8!

06-01-2019, 06:38 PM	#2
iHateVolvoPeople Lord_Athlons daddy Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Midwest	What car/setup? __________________ Feedback Thread Current: 93' 244T M47 93' 245 M47 90' 744 AW70 90' 745 AW70 94' M-Edition Miata 5 speed, 93k 95' Camry A140E, 246k 91' 745 Regina AW701, maybe future turbo project Past (Volvos): 80' 242gt M46 88' 245T M47 92' 945T AW71 94' 945T AW71 90' 745T AW71 (Donor car for the 91) People think Volvos are good cars until they drive cars that are actually good.

06-01-2019, 10:33 PM	#4
JohnMc PV Abuser Join Date: May 2004 Location: St. Louis	I'm very mildly regretting buying that Goldbox a year and a half ago. But I'll work my way through the grief. __________________ '63 PV Rat Rod '93 245 16VT Classic #1141

06-01-2019, 10:46 PM	#5
Texas240 Prius Owner Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dallas, TX	This makes me excited __________________ 93 245 LS Engine Swap Project

06-03-2019, 08:54 AM	#13
linuxman51 BRANDSCHUTZVORSCHRIFTEN! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: mont, AL	seems to be a great system for the money. Esp when you consider how much M$ stuff has gotten lately and the cloud of **** floating over that company in ga. __________________ "They bum rushed them in their own crib, they drank all their beer, they partied with their ladies and they left with the trophy" Now with in-house Dyno tuning! Megasquirt Tuning! Plug and play LH 2.4 Megasquirt, now with stealth mode!

06-01-2019, 06:45 PM	#3
MikeSr. What, me worry? Join Date: May 2003 Location: Acworth, Ga. USA	http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=263411

06-01-2019, 11:31 PM	#7
MikeSr. What, me worry? Join Date: May 2003 Location: Acworth, Ga. USA	Will do. A great value for the quality.

06-02-2019, 08:49 PM	#10
Texas240 Prius Owner Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dallas, TX	Are you running automatic or manual trans?

06-02-2019, 09:30 PM	#11
MikeSr. What, me worry? Join Date: May 2003 Location: Acworth, Ga. USA	T56

06-03-2019, 09:57 AM	#14
MikeSr. What, me worry? Join Date: May 2003 Location: Acworth, Ga. USA	I shopped around and found a Jeg’s $75 off deal. $925 plus tax with free shipping. Megasquirt dealers are going to have to lower their prices or go out of business. I really like that it has wbo2, fuses and a relay already wired in.

06-03-2019, 02:05 PM	#15
Mueller Board Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Antioch, CA	Was there a reason you keep the GM ECU and tune that? __________________ .........

06-03-2019, 02:51 PM	#16
linuxman51 BRANDSCHUTZVORSCHRIFTEN! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: mont, AL	it's a lot easier to tune a standalone than it is to tune the stock pcm, esp for the average person. It's also usually easier to find a decent tuner for an aftermarket system than it is to find someone good with stock pcms, for the same reason. To tune your own pcm, you're looking at probably $500 to get started, maybe more (gotta buy a wideband, gotta buy an interface for whatever software you're planning on using, usually you've gotta buy licenses at that point). Everyone says "just tune the stock computer" but if you've never messed with one before, the learning curve is quite steep, much much more so than most aftermarket systems.

06-04-2019, 09:26 AM	#18
LS_swapped Board Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: East texas	i ordered one too, sold my current performance harness and stock ecu. Harness is really nice, cant wait to get my 6.0/4l80 in the car!

06-04-2019, 10:39 AM	#20
MikeSr. What, me worry? Join Date: May 2003 Location: Acworth, Ga. USA	While I respect everyone who can sort out all the problems with Megasquirt, wiring,etc. or HPTuners and I could do it myself, too- I don’t want to. The Holley is very straightforward and self tuning, so it’s perfect for me.

06-05-2019, 10:33 AM	#21
stick70 All the gauges Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Carolina	This is really good to hear. I wish I could buy a box to plug into any of my cars and it just worked. __________________ Kyle and the "Projects" -- '84 242 TI -- '66 220 S -- '89 Supra Turbo -- *'84 Rabbit GTI*

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