I love Haltech. Had my first experience when I was still a teenager 18 years ago. Hooked it up to a Chevy Cavalier Z24 3.1 V6 out of all things. Really woke it up.
Good to hear you can do the 6 speed ZF. Does it support manuals in FG model? I know the BTR isn't great but support for that would be awesome. Compared to the ZF i thought it would a relatively simple transmission to support. Anyway this is excellent ECU, plug n play and also great for engine swaps. Back when we did the Barra Conversion the elite wasn't even out so we're using a PS2000 would love to upgrade but running 8s as is its an expensive step to go faster from here.. Great Job Guys
@@haltech How did you get on with the FG support? I know it's been ages... and this ecu seems to not be being produced any more? But I have just picked up a FG MK1 Ute in manual and wondering if this ecu is worth buying if I can find one still.
Hey guys, are these going to be made into a Barra conversion style ecu that can control the ZF FG 6 speed auto gearboxes? What I mean is in the future are you guys going to make a conversion harness the can fit the Barra engines and control the 6 speed auto? Or will that software be able to be put into a elite 2500 so it can control the zf 6 speed? Cheers guys
www.haltech.com/product/ht-154000-elite-pro-plug-in-ecu-ford-falcon-i6-barra/ It says so on the site for BF with ZF6 Speed. I'd assume if you used a BF loom it would work, not sure if the FG loom is the same.
Hey --- I could go barra, but was really trying to stay with the sohc engines from the 90's. As am aiming for "race car" rather than worrying about all the instrument cluster and standard wiring, guess I should not worry about plug n play in the first place and just look at the Elite standard still.... Hmmm. Looks like a good product - Well done lads.
Can you please explain why there is no support for a 4 speed auto? If I were to purchase this ECU and convert my 4 speed auto to a manual transmission, will this ECU handle it?
It's just a simple thing of demand - we have not seen enough demand for the 4-speed support. ZF seems to be the most popular choice. You can still use Elite 2500 in a piggy-back setup with the factory ECU controlling the trans.
This particular ECU is specifically designed for the six cylinder Barra engine. For the V8 you would need to go with an Elite 2500 and a universal wiring harness (which you'd need to wire in). If your car is an auto then the E2500 would need to be installed in a piggyback setup with the factory ECU controlling the auto trans and the Elite controlling the engine.
I'm extremely interested in this. The two things that annoy me about my '12 BF2 XR6 ute are the AM radio reception and that Bluetooth drops out, both when you start the car. If it were possible to use external igniters of a compatible type would this cure those problems? Another question.. If my motor were suitably modded with valve springs and oil pump gears and a turbo MAP sensor, could I bolt up a turbo using this ECU and after tuning be happy with a turbo Barra?
Are these still being made? It seems everywhere is sold out. When I inquired with the haltech website, I got this email. "We are currently out of production and do not have an confirmed ability to build ETA."
Dang that's a deal! Especially considering it's an all new case and layout and has second set of injector control. Almost makes me wish I liked Ford lol. But Automatic transmission control? Is this a first for haltech? Any chance we will be seeing future manufacturers added? GF has an auto WRX that I really wanna make a little more power with but am stuck when it comes to the auto.
I have a FG Mk2 XR6 ute. Non turbo. That last bit I'd like to change, eventually. BTW how have you gone with emissions, if I get pulled up with one of these in the car am I automatically smacked?
I got a question. I am kinda new to cars and stuff, so this might seem to be a silly question. So this is a ecu, does it make any difference than flash tuning it? I understand this is a seperate ecu but what it does? Couldn't people just remap the engine or trans by flash tuning the stock ecu? And for zf6 speed trans, does this ecu have some sort of pre-loaded tune in it to tune the trans? Cheers
There are no silly questions! This ECU doesn't tune the transmission. The ZF6 gearbox has its own ECU that you may want to flash tune separately. There are many advantages of using this ECU over flashing the stock computer, such as: 1. Race Functions like launch control, bump/creep control, boost control etc. 2. Flex Fuel support 3. Advanced Engine Protection 4. Real Time Tuning 5. Support for 2 injectors per cylinder 6. Far greater tuning potential
Is there an easy way to get mulriple tunes like the PCMTEC system? I'd like to use the Haltech ECU to be able to integrate the Haltech dashboard but I need a "valet" setting for the missus.
Awesome news Haltech.. thank you for the quick reply, i am pretty sure the PnP ECU's for LS powered commodores will definately sell like hot cakes. And at $2995 give or take $100 bucks. This will be so worth it. Thank You Haltech....
Is there power gain? give me 1 good reason i should get this? it cost abit more than a tune... what are the obvious benefits? I know the factory XR ecu is great and very adaptive to the way the driver drives :)
Yes, boost by gear, boost by time, traction control, cruise control etc... Full specs here: www.haltech.com/product-overvew-ford-falcon-barra-elite-pro-plug-in/
Unfortunately this ECU does not support the 4 speed transmission. Below is a list of all models supported: • Ford Falcon BA (02-05) I6 4.0-litre DOHC VCT “Barra” engine with manual transmission. • Ford Falcon BF (05-08) I6 4.0-litre DOHC VCT “Barra” engine with manual transmission. • Ford Falcon BF (05-08) I6 4.0-litre DOHC VCT “Barra” engine with ZF 6HP26, 6-speed auto transmission. • Ford Falcon FG MkI and MkII with the I6 4.0-litre DOHC VCT “Barra” engine and ZF 6HP26, 6-speed auto transmission. • Naturally aspirated or forced induction. • Engines covered: Barra 182, 190, 240T, 245T, 270T.
So this ECU is not compatible with a 2005 Ford Ba Falcon XR 4 speed auto? If not, then what is? I want to replace the factory ECU. Im getting problems with the OIL pressure light coming on and the car going into limp mode. Every time this happens, I have to pull the car over, turn it off, wait 30 seconds, start the car again which re boots, and the problem goes away, until next time it happens which can be sometimes, weeks or months later?
SphinX pretty much the reason ive asked. the fgx is essentially a face lift to the fg but i know for sure theres a few differences in terms of ecu and other things.
Not in this config. We might do a V8 version later on, depending on the demand. Currently an Elite 2500 will support most V8 engines but it'll need to be wired in manually.
So I already have the elite 2500 in car and running wellish. I love the ecu but wiring it in was a pain and many features still don't work for example: the transmitting of can bus engine data to the dash and loss of factory cruise control. Another aspect is the unsightly number of boxes I have in an already cramped environment. Will the hardware accept a v8 engine, explicitly, does it have the ability for 8 ignition outputs on the oem connector?
The best thing to do is to contact our Tech Support, one of our guys can help you with your current issues and advise you on the way forward. T: 02 9729 0999 or email support@haltech.com. We're here to help:)
@@haltech Built it and they will come. The only reason you haven't sold any is because they don't exist. Plenty of XR8's and GT's. The day you have one on shelf is the day i order one. At the end of the day it's not that much more than the next best option but the end game is far superior. It's worth the bucks. If it can be installed like OEM it's #1.
yes, you will need a laptop so connect to the ECU. You'll need a laptop to do pretty much any engine tuning with any ecu. The actual software is supplied by the ECU manufacturer - so in this case, the software comes with the ECU.
Not a plug'n'play but any number of Elite ECUs will do the job. Elite 550, 750, 1000, 1500 can all control your engine but will require to be wired in manually. If you ever upgrade to an Evo though we've got a whole bunch of plug-in options available:)
You say it has ZF6 trans support. But will it have ZF6 trans tuning capabilities. I have heard on the grapevine that it doesn’t have tuning capability? Even without it’s going to be an amazing product
ok cool, so i could still get the TCM tuned by the old flash method with a SCT or PCMtec of some sort. kinda sucks cause I would need two tuning devices if i want a Haltech PnP and also want the Zf tuned? either way fellas keep up the great work, i will be seriously considering one for my G6ET once you have full FG support :)
Not as yet, we might do a plug-n-play V8 version later on, depending on the demand. Currently an Elite 2500 will support most V8 engines but it'll need to be wired in manually.
That all depends on your tuner/fuel/engine etc. But check out this playlist to see the gains we got with our FG Falcon: th-cam.com/play/PLY0xLKM0FbEzpFwUUwhJqlttsmD86fBqz.html
Kinda hard to predict which engines/cars are going to be popular with the tuners when they're released. The Barra has been on our radar for a while, but we knew it was going to be a hard nut to crack as everyone wanted the ZF6 auto control. This was one of the main reasons this ECU took so long, we didn't want to release it with just the manual or the old 4-speed control.
This product works with the following: • Ford Falcon BA (02-05) I6 4.0-litre DOHC VCT “Barra” engine with manual transmission. • Ford Falcon BF (05-08) I6 4.0-litre DOHC VCT “Barra” engine with manual transmission. • Ford Falcon BF (05-08) I6 4.0-litre DOHC VCT “Barra” engine with ZF 6HP26 6-speed auto transmission. • Ford Falcon FG support coming soon! • Naturally aspirated or forced induction. • Engines covered: Barra 182, 190, 240T, 245T, 270T.
Come on. It takes a bit of time for the generic hardware to drop down in price to the range that people started to think make a package for falcon. Understandable.
Awesome - a quick question for you guys: I have a 2011 MK1 FG F6. If I was to put a MK2 audio (ICC) system into my car, would this ECU allow everything to work correctly? As it stands, a MK2 ICC in a stock MK1 car does not work 100% correctly (issues with temp and heater controls, etc). I'm thinking ahead - because I'm about to do a heap of work to my F6 and this would be a huge advantage for MK1 owners who want the MK2 BT music streaming, etc...
Here is the list of all compatible models and engines: • Ford Falcon BA (02-05) I6 4.0-litre DOHC VCT “Barra” engine with manual transmission. • Ford Falcon BF (05-08) I6 4.0-litre DOHC VCT “Barra” engine with manual transmission. • Ford Falcon BF (05-08) I6 4.0-litre DOHC VCT “Barra” engine with ZF 6HP26 6-speed auto transmission. • Ford Falcon FG support coming soon! • Naturally aspirated or forced induction. • Engines covered: Barra 182, 190, 240T, 245T, 270T.
Plug'n'Play ECUs are made to suit a specific make/model not just an engine. For now we support LS with a range of terminated engine harnesses and Elite 2500 kits.
Plz implement a fix for paddle shift 370z's which have done a diff ratio change to allow the cruise control to continue to function. Current fix is an expensive hit or miss uprev or ecutek license & tune
Best way to keep the 4spd alive is run it manualised. Therefore negating the benefit of ecu control. They aren’t going to hang on much past 300rwkw anyway. Plus, If you’re burning 3k on an ecu, you’re gonna be running a better tranny and far more power than the 4spd could even dream of holding!
I guess if you're dropping 3k on ecu only then you're aiming for bigger power and functionality, I doubt you'd still have the btr on the back of your engine. Seems to be why it wasn't a priority to program in.
This ECU has been designed specifically for the inline six Barra engine. For the V8s you'll need an Elite 2000 or 2500 - which will need to be wired in.
Haltech shame would be nice to find a quality plug in unit for the v8 I'm sure with programming you guys could make the 6cyl one work on a 8? With btr 4 speed
ECU in itself does not make power. If you have a naturally aspriated engine then adding a turbo will give you that extra power, all the ECU does is help you tune it, control it. An aftermarket ECU adds a host of other features like launch control, boost control, traction control, flex fuel etc. In the first part of this video Scott explains exactly when and why you will need to upgrade your oem ecu to an aftermarket one: th-cam.com/video/CxKdO0p6WAI/w-d-xo.html
I love Haltech. Had my first experience when I was still a teenager 18 years ago. Hooked it up to a Chevy Cavalier Z24 3.1 V6 out of all things. Really woke it up.
Good to hear you can do the 6 speed ZF. Does it support manuals in FG model? I know the BTR isn't great but support for that would be awesome. Compared to the ZF i thought it would a relatively simple transmission to support. Anyway this is excellent ECU, plug n play and also great for engine swaps. Back when we did the Barra Conversion the elite wasn't even out so we're using a PS2000 would love to upgrade but running 8s as is its an expensive step to go faster from here.. Great Job Guys
Thanks for the kind words! It doesn't support FG at all at the moment, but we are working on that and hope to have it ready within a few months.
@@haltech How did you get on with the FG support? I know it's been ages... and this ecu seems to not be being produced any more? But I have just picked up a FG MK1 Ute in manual and wondering if this ecu is worth buying if I can find one still.
Hey guys, are these going to be made into a Barra conversion style ecu that can control the ZF FG 6 speed auto gearboxes? What I mean is in the future are you guys going to make a conversion harness the can fit the Barra engines and control the 6 speed auto? Or will that software be able to be put into a elite 2500 so it can control the zf 6 speed?
Cheers guys
www.haltech.com/product/ht-154000-elite-pro-plug-in-ecu-ford-falcon-i6-barra/
It says so on the site for BF with ZF6 Speed. I'd assume if you used a BF loom it would work, not sure if the FG loom is the same.
he answers that in the video, that it is coming in the future (so yeah, there will be support) put in later
FG manual and auto support scheduled for mid-August.
Haltech awesome thanks guys
Hey --- I could go barra, but was really trying to stay with the sohc engines from the 90's. As am aiming for "race car" rather than worrying about all the instrument cluster and standard wiring, guess I should not worry about plug n play in the first place and just look at the Elite standard still....
Hmmm. Looks like a good product - Well done lads.
Very popular in NZ - just wish Oz would have continued to make Superior Barra
@Wayne Haile I really hope so! #BringBackTheAussieFordFalcon!
About bloody time
I wish E3 had segments like this
does haltech still sell these, I can seem to find them everywhere
Out of stock at the moment but fingers crossed we'll have them back in stock in a couple of months.
@@haltech Yup Same here - leaving the page up with an "Out of Stock" pic would have saved me 30 mins of searching
oh man, thank you (now to start saving!!! and wait for the FG auto support!!)
We are looking at mid August for FG support.
Can you please explain why there is no support for a 4 speed auto?
If I were to purchase this ECU and convert my 4 speed auto to a manual transmission, will this ECU handle it?
It's just a simple thing of demand - we have not seen enough demand for the 4-speed support. ZF seems to be the most popular choice.
You can still use Elite 2500 in a piggy-back setup with the factory ECU controlling the trans.
@@haltech Thanks for the response, i'll look into it.
@@haltech Well that sucks
Will this suit the 5.4l boss engine in the BF XR8 mk11.
This particular ECU is specifically designed for the six cylinder Barra engine. For the V8 you would need to go with an Elite 2500 and a universal wiring harness (which you'd need to wire in).
If your car is an auto then the E2500 would need to be installed in a piggyback setup with the factory ECU controlling the auto trans and the Elite controlling the engine.
Ok thanks for the quick reply and valuable information.
Can u share a video for how to emulate a ECU?
I'm extremely interested in this.
The two things that annoy me about my '12 BF2 XR6 ute are the AM radio reception and that Bluetooth drops out, both when you start the car.
If it were possible to use external igniters of a compatible type would this cure those problems?
Another question.. If my motor were suitably modded with valve springs and oil pump gears and a turbo MAP sensor, could I bolt up a turbo using this ECU and after tuning be happy with a turbo Barra?
Absolutely. This ECU was actually intended for modded Falcons.
Are these still being made? It seems everywhere is sold out. When I inquired with the haltech website, I got this email.
"We are currently out of production and do not have an confirmed ability to build ETA."
Dang that's a deal! Especially considering it's an all new case and layout and has second set of injector control. Almost makes me wish I liked Ford lol. But Automatic transmission control? Is this a first for haltech? Any chance we will be seeing future manufacturers added? GF has an auto WRX that I really wanna make a little more power with but am stuck when it comes to the auto.
Yes, we will be doing more auto control ecus in the future:)
Will it work on barra territory
Any chance on a 5.4 Boss plug and play? This ECU would really make tuning my TT setup easier when complete
If we have enough demand, that is something we'll look at.
No support for the 4 speed BFII XR6?
Is this compatible for the SY territory (2006) 4 speed ?
Any plans on making plug and play ecu's to convert older model falcons such as e series and au to barra?
If you're doing a Barra swap and keeping the factory harness then you can use this ECU.
But it wont run the older falcons dash or gearbox?
Not at this stage.
Hopefully you guys can make some kits and ecu's for this swap as it will be a popular one, bit of a pain at the present splicing harnesses together :)
I have a FG Mk2 XR6 ute. Non turbo. That last bit I'd like to change, eventually.
BTW how have you gone with emissions, if I get pulled up with one of these in the car am I automatically smacked?
I got a question. I am kinda new to cars and stuff, so this might seem to be a silly question. So this is a ecu, does it make any difference than flash tuning it? I understand this is a seperate ecu but what it does? Couldn't people just remap the engine or trans by flash tuning the stock ecu? And for zf6 speed trans, does this ecu have some sort of pre-loaded tune in it to tune the trans?
Cheers
There are no silly questions! This ECU doesn't tune the transmission. The ZF6 gearbox has its own ECU that you may want to flash tune separately.
There are many advantages of using this ECU over flashing the stock computer, such as:
1. Race Functions like launch control, bump/creep control, boost control etc.
2. Flex Fuel support
3. Advanced Engine Protection
4. Real Time Tuning
5. Support for 2 injectors per cylinder
6. Far greater tuning potential
Is there an easy way to get mulriple tunes like the PCMTEC system? I'd like to use the Haltech ECU to be able to integrate the Haltech dashboard but I need a "valet" setting for the missus.
Yes you can. Contact our tech support and they'll be more than happy to help you out.
@@haltech Thanks for the quick reply.
#Barrage!
I guess us XR8 people have to use one of the other Haltech units?
my question is will there be a plug and play ECU for a holden commodores (LS Engines) in the future.
For now we just have terminated engine harnesses for LS engines but yes we'll be looking at PnP options for the LS powered commodores in the future.
Awesome news Haltech.. thank you for the quick reply, i am pretty sure the PnP ECU's for LS powered commodores will definately sell like hot cakes. And at $2995 give or take $100 bucks. This will be so worth it.
Thank You Haltech....
What about BA 4 speed?
Yeah that's why I want one
Is there power gain? give me 1 good reason i should get this? it cost abit more than a tune... what are the obvious benefits? I know the factory XR ecu is great and very adaptive to the way the driver drives :)
All this is covered in the FAQ section at the start of this video: th-cam.com/video/CxKdO0p6WAI/w-d-xo.html
@@haltech sweet thanks Guys 💪
Can this ECU be used in a Supra with a 6R80 transmission?
Didn't mention it but does it have boost by gear ?
Yes, boost by gear, boost by time, traction control, cruise control etc...
Full specs here: www.haltech.com/product-overvew-ford-falcon-barra-elite-pro-plug-in/
@@haltech cool👍
I have a 2005 ba xr6 ute and it’s a 4 speed auto collum shift. Am I able to put this onto it?
Unfortunately this ECU does not support the 4 speed transmission. Below is a list of all models supported:
• Ford Falcon BA (02-05) I6 4.0-litre DOHC VCT “Barra” engine with manual transmission.
• Ford Falcon BF (05-08) I6 4.0-litre DOHC VCT “Barra” engine with manual transmission.
• Ford Falcon BF (05-08) I6 4.0-litre DOHC VCT “Barra” engine
with ZF 6HP26, 6-speed auto transmission.
• Ford Falcon FG MkI and MkII with the I6 4.0-litre DOHC VCT “Barra” engine
and ZF 6HP26, 6-speed auto transmission.
• Naturally aspirated or forced induction.
• Engines covered: Barra 182, 190, 240T, 245T, 270T.
My 6 speed MT BF XR6 will love this were can I buy it??
Awesome! Right here: www.haltech.com/product-category/ford/ford-falcon-ba-bf/
K. R .J I
So this ECU is not compatible with a 2005 Ford Ba Falcon XR 4 speed auto? If not, then what is? I want to replace the factory ECU. Im getting problems with the OIL pressure light coming on and the car going into limp mode. Every time this happens, I have to pull the car over, turn it off, wait 30 seconds, start the car again which re boots, and the problem goes away, until next time it happens which can be sometimes, weeks or months later?
Sorry, at this stage this ECU does not support the 4-speed auto.
So any reason why this won’t work with a 4 speed auto or even a manual model
I have a 2005 ba ford falcon xr6 ute would this do anything different
i would be willing to let you install this ecu into my ba f6 and tune it for a video if i get to keep the ecu :D hahaha worth a shot
Yes it was.
Is there support for the fg auto zf yet????
Yes.
So "FG coming soon".... does than include the FGX? if not soon, eventually?
FG is scheduled for mid-August. We will look at FGX next.
Fgx would be same as fg ford did no upgrades from fg to fgx ecu ect specs
One thing you learn with Ford is even if the cars are almost identical, there's changes hidden somewhere.
SphinX pretty much the reason ive asked. the fgx is essentially a face lift to the fg but i know for sure theres a few differences in terms of ecu and other things.
As Sphinx said, there may be substantial differences between the two models. We won't know until we've completed verification testing.
Will this ecu support v8 engines in its current configuration?
Not in this config. We might do a V8 version later on, depending on the demand. Currently an Elite 2500 will support most V8 engines but it'll need to be wired in manually.
So I already have the elite 2500 in car and running wellish. I love the ecu but wiring it in was a pain and many features still don't work for example: the transmitting of can bus engine data to the dash and loss of factory cruise control. Another aspect is the unsightly number of boxes I have in an already cramped environment. Will the hardware accept a v8 engine, explicitly, does it have the ability for 8 ignition outputs on the oem connector?
The best thing to do is to contact our Tech Support, one of our guys can help you with your current issues and advise you on the way forward. T: 02 9729 0999 or email support@haltech.com. We're here to help:)
@@haltech Built it and they will come. The only reason you haven't sold any is because they don't exist. Plenty of XR8's and GT's. The day you have one on shelf is the day i order one. At the end of the day it's not that much more than the next best option but the end game is far superior. It's worth the bucks. If it can be installed like OEM it's #1.
@@marklowe7431I'd buy one too, pcmtech just isn't working with my mods
question. do you need a computer to hook up to tune? with a program or something
yes, you will need a laptop so connect to the ECU. You'll need a laptop to do pretty much any engine tuning with any ecu.
The actual software is supplied by the ECU manufacturer - so in this case, the software comes with the ECU.
@@haltech is it already tuned and does it give more power
This will be great when I swap a barra into my xw ute
I am even thinking of ditching the SOHC engine and going barra in the EF "race" wagon now!
:-)
It only works with the stock wire harness
Have you done this yet as im about to put one in xb ute ... chasing info etc. Cheers
Whens the FG plug and play coming?
Mid August.
i love you! any idea on pricing?
It will be the same pricing as the BA/BF unit. At this stage it looks like FG series II will be released first, followed by FG series I.
perfect, mines a mk2. thank you!
Is there a haltech ecu for a ce lancer?
Not a plug'n'play but any number of Elite ECUs will do the job. Elite 550, 750, 1000, 1500 can all control your engine but will require to be wired in manually. If you ever upgrade to an Evo though we've got a whole bunch of plug-in options available:)
You say it has ZF6 trans support. But will it have ZF6 trans tuning capabilities. I have heard on the grapevine that it doesn’t have tuning capability? Even without it’s going to be an amazing product
The ZF6 has its own computer which will still need to be tuned separately if desired.
ok cool, so i could still get the TCM tuned by the old flash method with a SCT or PCMtec of some sort. kinda sucks cause I would need two tuning devices if i want a Haltech PnP and also want the Zf tuned? either way fellas keep up the great work, i will be seriously considering one for my G6ET once you have full FG support :)
That's exactly right mate. Keep your eyes peeled, the FG is hopefully not too far away!
cool stuff, thank you for your responses mate
No support for BOSS or Miami?
Not as yet, we might do a plug-n-play V8 version later on, depending on the demand. Currently an
Elite 2500 will support most V8 engines but it'll need to be wired in
manually.
Appreciate the response, guys. You've got one customer with his hand up for a PnP V8 solution :)
Make that 2 :)
Can these support super charged barra engines?
Any inline six-cyl barra engine.
@@haltech Just so long as it doesn't have a 4-speed auto...??
@@ThePirateWhiteBeard yep : (
Why can't you do that for the E series Falcons that is direct plug in and actually works with the BTR transmission and instrument cluster
If there's enough demand for it then we'll certainly look into it.
Shame there isnt support for the 5.4v8 as well.
The 5.4 is shit though
@@strider5119 ive had one for 13 years i love it
What's approximately the hp gain on a 6spd auto bf falcon?
That all depends on your tuner/fuel/engine etc.
But check out this playlist to see the gains we got with our FG Falcon: th-cam.com/play/PLY0xLKM0FbEzpFwUUwhJqlttsmD86fBqz.html
Can you disable PATS with this ecu ??????
HDMI and Blu-ray?
Just curious, the barra was released in 2002. Why has it taken 16 years for something like this to be released?
Kinda hard to predict which engines/cars are going to be popular with the tuners when they're released. The Barra has been on our radar for a while, but we knew it was going to be a hard nut to crack as everyone wanted the ZF6 auto control. This was one of the main reasons this ECU took so long, we didn't want to release it with just the manual or the old 4-speed control.
Haltech yeah that's understandable. That and it's really taken off over the last 5 years
does this work with the ba and bf 4 speed autos
This product works with the following:
• Ford Falcon BA (02-05) I6 4.0-litre DOHC VCT “Barra” engine with manual transmission.
• Ford Falcon BF (05-08) I6 4.0-litre DOHC VCT “Barra” engine with manual transmission.
• Ford Falcon BF (05-08) I6 4.0-litre DOHC VCT “Barra” engine with ZF 6HP26 6-speed auto transmission.
• Ford Falcon FG support coming soon!
• Naturally aspirated or forced induction.
• Engines covered: Barra 182, 190, 240T, 245T, 270T.
Come on. It takes a bit of time for the generic hardware to drop down in price to the range that people started to think make a package for falcon. Understandable.
Awesome - a quick question for you guys: I have a 2011 MK1 FG F6. If I was to put a MK2 audio (ICC) system into my car, would this ECU allow everything to work correctly? As it stands, a MK2 ICC in a stock MK1 car does not work 100% correctly (issues with temp and heater controls, etc). I'm thinking ahead - because I'm about to do a heap of work to my F6 and this would be a huge advantage for MK1 owners who want the MK2 BT music streaming, etc...
FG is not covered in the initial release. We are looking at mid-August for the FG release. We'll release full spec for it then:)
compatible with the BA xr6 n/a 4spd auto ???
Here is the list of all compatible models and engines:
• Ford Falcon BA (02-05) I6 4.0-litre DOHC VCT “Barra” engine with manual transmission.
• Ford Falcon BF (05-08) I6 4.0-litre DOHC VCT “Barra” engine with manual transmission.
• Ford Falcon BF (05-08) I6 4.0-litre DOHC VCT “Barra” engine
with ZF 6HP26 6-speed auto transmission.
• Ford Falcon FG support coming soon!
• Naturally aspirated or forced induction.
• Engines covered: Barra 182, 190, 240T, 245T, 270T.
@@haltech So this does not support the BA 4 speed autobox :(
@@haltech So this will work on the Territory Turbo as well? We have the 245kW version in South Africa with ZF 6spd.
You got me interested i have a ba xr6 manual
AllenMyer get rid of it and get a turbo that's step 1
AllenMyer why do you want to put this on a stock 180kw hunk of shit? I would say you are burning money , buy and fg xr6t its good for 450rwkw
Hey I have a nice BA manual. Did you get the barra elite pro? did you like it?
can i just download the base map for installing it in other cars
Yes, contact support@haltech.com and speak to one of our tech guys, they'll help you out.
Haltech thanks guys
whens the LS Plug'n'Play
Plug'n'Play ECUs are made to suit a specific make/model not just an engine. For now we support LS with a range of terminated engine harnesses and Elite 2500 kits.
Will you be releasing a plug n' play unit for Territory turbo?
It is something we'll probably look at in the future.
What about a manual FG turbo?
Scheduled for mid August.
Is it one part number for all variants of the ecu so BF Auto will work in FG manual etc...??
Yes, but FG isn't supported currently.
Will you guys have a 3 or 4 bar map sensor available to go with the ecu as an extra?
Anything for gas engines?
Do you mean petrol - what the Americans call gasoline - or do you mean 'gas' as in LPG or CNG?
Yes but nobody knows where is the cooling sensor is just amazing
Does it come pre loaded with a tune? I.e. would it run a stock car simply by plugging it in?
it comes with a base map on the usb 0:36 but not sure if its also preloaded onto the ecu
Michael Cullen thanks
FGX Support!!!!!
Coming!
Haltech Awesome cheers
I want this
www.haltech.com/product/ht-154000-elite-pro-plug-in-ecu/ :)
4 speed Auto??
Need one of these for my 370Z
370Z is on our "to do" list:)
Plz implement a fix for paddle shift 370z's which have done a diff ratio change to allow the cruise control to continue to function. Current fix is an expensive hit or miss uprev or ecutek license & tune
will it control the 4 speed auto?
Not at the time of release but we will look into expanding the coverage to the earlier transmissions.
any chance you could run the zf in a BA model vehicle with the ecu?
Best way to keep the 4spd alive is run it manualised. Therefore negating the benefit of ecu control. They aren’t going to hang on much past 300rwkw anyway.
Plus, If you’re burning 3k on an ecu, you’re gonna be running a better tranny and far more power than the 4spd could even dream of holding!
Yes, BA ZF6 is currently supported.
I guess if you're dropping 3k on ecu only then you're aiming for bigger power and functionality, I doubt you'd still have the btr on the back of your engine. Seems to be why it wasn't a priority to program in.
Could this be used on a ba xr8?
This ECU has been designed specifically for the inline six Barra engine. For the V8s you'll need an Elite 2000 or 2500 - which will need to be wired in.
Haltech shame would be nice to find a quality plug in unit for the v8 I'm sure with programming you guys could make the 6cyl one work on a 8? With btr 4 speed
Just like with everything, if there's enough demand for it we'll definitely get one done:)
Haltech I'm the only silly bugger trying to get more out a v8 these days I think haha
3k? I might aswell put in a turbo for that price
Yes you should. And once you have that in place, or an XR6t engine then you will need to look at an aftermarket ECU.
Haltech but why? I don’t get it?
ECU in itself does not make power. If you have a naturally aspriated engine then adding a turbo will give you that extra power, all the ECU does is help you tune it, control it. An aftermarket ECU adds a host of other features like launch control, boost control, traction control, flex fuel etc.
In the first part of this video Scott explains exactly when and why you will need to upgrade your oem ecu to an aftermarket one:
th-cam.com/video/CxKdO0p6WAI/w-d-xo.html
You frigging beauty
yeessss
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Only $29.95 ?????
Your decimal is in the wrong place :p
@@haltech $2.995 holy sheet!
$ 29.95 or 2995?
$2995.
cheers its worth more than my car , cant justify having it !
If your car's worth less than $3K then for sure, an ECU upgrade would be way down the list of mods.
@@haltech should do a video of lead in mods to do before tuning
Bit pricey though but don’t you think boys
There is no point in doing this unless it's the turbo engine.
who the hell mods a non boosted barra younwpuld have to be crazy and throwing money away
$29.95 AUD I'll take 20!!
Your decimal point is in the wrong place :p
could i use this to run a zf6 in a ba?
yes.
does this work on a 03 BA Auto?
Yes.