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15 December 2015, 02:22 PM

Turbotasticdan

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version 8 st engine help

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i need some advise i have a version 7 wrx and just bought a version 8 sti engine im going to be using the wrx box for the moment is there problems or issue people could help me with

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15 December 2015, 02:59 PM

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Are you using heads from sti engine or using your wrx heads? As avcs will need loom to work in your car.

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15 December 2015, 04:20 PM

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Are you using heads from sti engine or using your wrx heads? As avcs will need loom to work in your car.

i can run the wrx head not an issue but is it right i can the sti head without using the avcs

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15 December 2015, 04:48 PM

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Yes but what's the point using avcs heads and not using it

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15 December 2015, 05:14 PM

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well il be using them at a later stage when i fit the rest of the gear

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15 December 2015, 08:43 PM

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Have you got the ecu for the STi engine? If so (or of not, buy one), fit that and wire in the AVCS - you can DIY it or there are places to buy plug-and-play conversion looms