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Old Aug 25, 2013 | 08:09 PM
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if i put my standard ecu in my car while my simtek is sent off for the update?
im running every aftermarket part possible lol

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Old Aug 25, 2013 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by wiley
if i put my standard ecu in my car while my simtek is sent off for the update?
im running every aftermarket part possible lol

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It would be fine provided you ran a VTA dump valve to equalise the pressure
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Old Aug 25, 2013 | 08:13 PM
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It'll be fine as long as you put some kryptonite in the tank.....
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Old Aug 25, 2013 | 08:15 PM
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Is it PPP'd ? if it is it will probably run better
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Old Aug 25, 2013 | 08:18 PM
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lol, its my old standard wrx ecu. if my car blows up i hold you guys responsible lolol
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Old Aug 25, 2013 | 08:20 PM
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Sent away for the update, so you're looking at 2 to 3 months before you get it back.....lol....
I'd park it up mate.
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Old Aug 25, 2013 | 08:23 PM
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Old Aug 25, 2013 | 08:31 PM
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Short trips off boost only would be my recommendation
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