Gary Stone Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Any one have any info on the improved Emerald K6 replacement for the K3..The K3 not available any more according to Emerald. Superlight R'66 GMS 'Flying Very Low'... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dignity Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Hi Gary, I had one fitted at the end of november. Its a K6 but still running on old software. I was told that the software wasnt ready yet and that it would be downloadable later? Is it now available? I couldnt see anything on the Emerald site? Regards Dignity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishy Dave Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 I have a K6 too, running on old software. Actually not running at all as waiting to get the money together to pay for a mapping session. David Smitheram, Wiltshire (South) Joint AR, 07718 368173. 1600 supersport race car www.racelife.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racingshoe Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 I'm booked in for a mapping session in March & have been told I can get my K3 flashed with the new software. I suppose it must be ready now. ----- Rik Robarts - C7 DNF the future's bright, the future's no longer orange though.here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I had a K6 fitted in October 2010, running on the old software. The car was rolling roaded at the same time and, despite only one major blat since, I am very pleased with the improvement. As has already been said, the new software designed specifically for the K6 will enable even more flexibility. Add to which, Dave Walker is a very good guy and exceptionally helpful. 'Have you any idea what it's like to have the wind rushing through your hair!' (Quote:Sq Cdr the Lord Flashheart) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dignity Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Hi All, I have just booked in for a mapping session. I am also going to get the 3way map switch that plugs into the ECU auxillary comms port (15 plus vat) 😶🌫️ Regards Dignity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackb_ms Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 What are the main differences between the K3 and K6? Jack Emily, The Very Yellow 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageyH Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 3 K6 ECU SPEC Emerald hasn't released the exact details of the new hardware yet. Some features will not be available straight away. The main specification changes are… x6 ignition drivers (can be configured for direct coil control or external amplifier). x6 injector drivers Onboard USB interface (as well as serial & CAN) Waterproof. Sealed case, sealed USB connector, sealed d-type connectors. Onboard baro sensor 1-channel/2-channel PWM, unipolar and bipolar stepper motor control. Onboard memory for datalogging. Latest generation 80MHz 32-bit PowerPC processor The dimensions, loom-plug & wiring are the same as the K3. The K3’s +8v output (pin 14) has been sacrificed as it was rarely used. It’s going to take a little while to bring the software up to take advantage of the new features but they’re working on that. New mapping software will be available to upgrade the K3 model also when the K6 software is released shortly. The first K6 units will be using the K3 software; we will be introducing new software & firmware updates soon. None of the future updates will require the ECU to be returned – the firmware can be downloaded into the ECU from the PC software. Only dead fish go with the flow....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 The 3-way map switch is a good feature allowing three different map settings. I personally went for the following: - 1. 100 Octane touring mode 2. 100 Octane Competition mode 3. 95 Octane touring mode Many people have a "Get me through the MOT" mode but my car isn't modern enough to need it 😬 'Have you any idea what it's like to have the wind rushing through your hair!' (Quote:Sq Cdr the Lord Flashheart) Edited by - Doug on 7 Jan 2011 12:17:33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rullingen Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Does anyone know why Dave Andrews charges more to fit an Emerald to an EU3? Are there complications with the EU3 engine? Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dignity Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Hi Rob, According to the website it's £120 extra. Regards Dignity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titanium7 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 EU3 with an Emerald requires a long soldering session as its not plug compatable with the existing MEMs plug. I had a K6 ECU fitted 3 weeks ago and its still running on old software. Mapping session booked for March at Emerald. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverSedlacek Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 £120 to do the wiring is a reasonable commercial rate. It took me ages to do it myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rullingen Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Has anyone got the details of the necessary modification please? Perhaps I can make a short adapter loom, so I can go back to MEMS if it doesn't work out, or is it more complicated than that? I'm going to be faced with this problem when my K3 arrives this week. I've got a 2007 Roadsport 1.6, currently standard 115 BHP. Any advice from those who've done it would be usefull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilyhands Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Making an adapter loom is not so easy as the connectors are not available, once you have cut and modified the loom for the EU2 type connector there is no easy going back. I have a detailed schematic that shows exactly what has to be done, it generally takes me around 4-5 hours to graft on and test an EU2 connector to the EU3 loom. Mind you I have done around 50. Oily Edited by - oilyhands on 2 Feb 2011 07:20:50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mankee Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 There's information on building a plug 'n play adaptor on the Alcester Racing Sevens website here. For the sake of £120 though, I'd go with the professional option. I've modified looms for people wanging different engines (from the same family) into AXs, 106s and Saxos, but it's only less than 20 wires for the engine loom to chassis loom compared to an EU3 to EU2 Rover converter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilyhands Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 There is a more up to date schema available, if anyone would like a copy, drop me a mail. Oily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rullingen Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 I've just received my Emerald through the post and unpacked it. It was sold to me as a K3 by a blatchatter, however, it is badged as a M3DK, serial number 41514. Have I been stupid again, I thought this model was the predecessor to the K3. I'm getting that sinking feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageyH Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 I think you have to have a serial number above 41272 and send it back to Emerald for the update Easiest way to find out, is to connect it up, and fire up the computer, and see how many map slots there are. However, I think you will find it is the K3. Only dead fish go with the flow....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catastrada Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Mine was initially bought new as an M3DK, then I had it updated to a K3 by Emerald. But it's still M3DK badged. Edited by - Catastrada on 2 Feb 2011 21:29:27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rullingen Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Thanks for the replies. Things are looking up. Does anyone have details on how to adapt the EU3 wiring loom to connect to the Emerald? I don't want much 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rullingen Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 I've just been looking back at this topic and seen that Mankee has already given me this info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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