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Old May 20, 2004 | 04:09 PM
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Smile Which ecu upgrade/change keeps the most standard safety features?

...i don't want to spend mega-bucks but want a decent power increase ( )without sacrificing or by-passing any(if possible)built in safety features of the standard Subaru ecu.I'm looking so spend maybe £350-450 but this can be raised a bit if its a MUCH better ecu option.Thanks
[cars a my98 uk car with full de-cat,otherwise standard]
Edited to say that i'll be getting a secs monitor at about the same time so i can keep an eye on whats happening so no probs on that front...

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Old May 22, 2004 | 03:28 AM
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Old May 22, 2004 | 03:47 PM
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If you intend using the secs then you need to retain the original JECS ECU on your car.
This limits your upgrade options somewhat on a MY98 !

An aftermarket ECU fitted and mapped is a few hunderd pounds above your preferred price range.

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Old May 22, 2004 | 04:11 PM
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Is SECS avaiable for pre99 cars then?? Last i heard it wasn't..... so no SECS or ECUTek for 98 cars.

So if you want an new ecu you will be looking at least £700 plus mapping. Other than that you can still have your ecu remapped at PE... about £700ish all in for that.

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Old May 22, 2004 | 05:12 PM
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Not sure if SECS fits MY98's ?

if you want an new ecu you will be looking at least £700 plus mapping
Depends where you shop Tone You can get an Apexi Power FC for 93-00 cars supplied, fitted and mapped for £700 all in

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Old May 22, 2004 | 07:27 PM
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Power FC
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Old May 22, 2004 | 09:54 PM
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I think the secs is ready now ,if not can't be long Apexi Power fc looks good,cheers
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Old May 22, 2004 | 10:30 PM
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Unichip....
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Old May 22, 2004 | 10:34 PM
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Been looking at the apexi and secs looks superfluous now...
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Old May 24, 2004 | 07:56 PM
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Well **** me backwards with a large stick. I take it the £700 all in is if you shop with you Andy . Excellent price.... just wish the FC software and lead was a bit cheaper .

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