Is an n54 standalone ecu worth the hassle for your build?
Deciding whether to swap to an n54 standalone ecu is a big step for anyone pushing past the limits of the stock DME. We all know the N54 is essentially the German 2JZ—it's a stout, twin-turbo inline-six that can handle ridiculous amounts of boost before things start getting expensive. But as many of us have found out the hard way, the factory engine management (the MSD80 or MSD81) can be a bit of a stubborn beast when you start chasing high-horsepower goals. ...