Stand alone EFI
A true stand alone system is take out stock ECU and replace with stand alone which is very expensive.
Can aftermarket companies build a better ECU to run all the maps in a stand alone for temperature, fuel gauge warning lights and there is so many things going on in stock ECU that it's not just about fuel and timing.
Piggy back systems have been around for a long time.
Can a Boondocker, Dobeck and many others out there do a good job and be reliable?
First the guy that builds the fuel curves inside the EFI box has to know how to make a program that can be adjusted by customers or not be able to adjust to much.
When your pushing buttons on a Dobeck box the program can be setup so you as customers can only adjust a certain set amount.
Stock ECU's have a few map systems that all work together and Injectors drivers and ignition fuctions as well.
How fast is the ram chips and how much memory do these boxes have?
I am no expert but I am learning everyday more about EFI as I try to catch up to guys that have the smarts to build this stuff.
I don't think the average sledder needs to know or wants to know how a ECU is built and programed.
Yamaha and other companies spend a few hundred thousand on a ECU and there engineers are smarter then me for sure.
Why would anyone run 2 systems? (Rapid bike/Dobeck)
Problem is they don't know enough on how to setup load and map sensor voltage in the program.
Rapid Bike 1 is a fuel only system that still is based on a proper map that the user builds. Rapid bike 2 and 3 have Ignition timing control as well other options like switch map etc.
Rapid bike has fast chips and can pull fuel with bigger injectors etc.
It's close to having a stand alone but without the expense.
We now have Tuning bike that when setup properly can build a map for a set A/F at any RPM or load(boost) we want.
Runs on closed loop while building the map on dyno or out in real world riding.
Closed loop systems like on most cars are for up to 80% only as most are runing on map system at wide open so you won't hurt a engine if something goes wrong.
Closed loop only adjust a small percentage while driving.
Hope this clears up some questions about EFI and piggy back or stand alone systems.
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