Willem "copy" on ebay

[spectral]

Hey guys,
Good site you have going here. Very informative!
I'm throwing a VT V6 into a 2WD Hilux and all I want to do is modify the VATS (turn it off) so I can dump the BCM and also play around with some shift patterns on the box to suit it to a commerical vehicle a bit better. I'll be using the Power/Economy switch to change the shifts to suit when I'm driving normally around town and when I'm towing or hauling etc.

So all pretty basic, and I don't want to do a lot of different performance modifications as the engine will remain stock for now.

So I'm looking for a programmer and really would like the GQ-4X (or even the 3X), but for what is basically a one-off use, I thought it might be a bit excessive. On ebay there is a "Willem copy" programming for around $17 from China (plus postage!)... looks to be simiar to the dual-power. Has anyone used these before, will they do the job I want, or should I just stump up the extra $80-$100 for a 3X/4X?

Considing the "merchants" that sell the V6 conversion want $425 for a "BCM simulator", I'm still ahead dollars wise by far doing it myself!

Thanks guys
Paul.

[Doctor Bob]

The BCM Sim sold by V6 Conversions does a lot more than simulate the Vats.
does Fan & warning light control etc, also has a built in data interface for checking things out.
without the BCM you wont get any data from the PCM.

The copied programmer will probably do the job for you.

Rob

[spectral]

Thanks Rob.

I have a few questions about the fan control... but I'll start a thread in the Holden ECUs forum for them