Marco, you seem to misunderstand my response up above, and apparently disagree with my reasoning on NOT dumping my fully adjustable Comp in favor of your somewhat fixed-tuned MAD (that is, it has a SINGLE program setting)... WELL, you ALSO missed my comment that IF a fella didn't already HAVE a Comp box, or NEED the flexibility it provides for changing needs and uses, the MAD setup would be a good choice!
SO, now you get into the addition of some of the aftermarket power adders, like injectors, increased boost, maybe dual turbos and such - and when the subject of the MAD ECM and appropriate tuning comes up, you say:
"The fact is that we're talking about a very time consuming and expensive job. Let's say for a moment that I work on such a project. All is done, the customer pays what ever comes out at the end... Now to WHOM belongs that software? I mean it wouldn't be nice that the SW tailored for that guy is then used also for others... Even if it's used only as starting point. "
And *I* say that the scenario of various other added power boosters, and varying truck uses, drag racers, RV towing, maybe amateur sled pullers, the ADVANTAGE of the FULLY adjustable Comp with *15* individual power adjustment settings is EXACTLY a product that allows the adjustability for varying uses and mods from the DRIVER'S seat that you admit is difficult or impossible for the MAD ECM in your "design laboratory"!
And that's no criticism, it's pretty much what you have both claimed and DELIVERED with your setup - but comparing a MAD ECM to a Comp box IS apples/oranges, and they will in most cases appeal to different users based upon their specific use and expectations - and perhaps future planned changing engine mod levels.
*I* would probably prefer your ECM to an EZ box on my relatively stock truck, but NOT to my Comp based on my current truck use, or IF future engine mods were anticipated - but that's just MY opinion!
And NO, I would NOT want to double my investment by stacking a Comp, TST or EZ to a MAD ECM in order to obtain the broader adjustment to changing truck uses and mods the MAD ECM does NOT provide - My Comp ALONE does EXACTLY what I want it to do in both casual lightly loaded driving, and also under HEAVY RV towing use - all from the driver's seat!
Need proof of the above? with my Comp ALONE, I can demonstrate that I obtain better power from my stock engine than Bob apparently did with a MAD *and* upgraded injectors - wanna compare relative costs of our power increases?
And THAT doesn'r even begin to address the adjustability of the Comp!
MARCO sez:
"One HP is the force needed to lift one kilogram-one meter-in one second.
If you lift the same weight in less time than you've provided more HP.
Pretty self explaining, isn't it?"
YUP - and that definition ALSO describes the function and operation of a DYNO - so why the objection or criticism of some here of using one to evaluate the improvements of the MAD ECM?
Marco, you have done an excellent job designing and marketing your setup, and have every right to be proud of it - but you or your various customers would be VERY incorrect to suggest your setup is the "ends-all" power solution for the majority of users - it has a well-earned PLACE in the available selections, but is NOT the final and total answer for everyone!
