Remapping a 1999 STI Version 5....
04 June 2007, 04:14 PM
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Remapping a 1999 STI Version 5....
I heard that a pre 1996 ECU can be remapped thanks to some new software that has been released.
Is there anything new available with regards to remapping the post 1996 ECU's? Or are ECUTEK & APEXI PFC the only ways to remap a 1999 Version 5 STI?
Is there anything new available with regards to remapping the post 1996 ECU's? Or are ECUTEK & APEXI PFC the only ways to remap a 1999 Version 5 STI?
05 June 2007, 08:23 AM
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That's correct. Ecutek is the cheapest at around £650. The Apexi FC at around £850, then you start getting in the link/gems territory at £1500+!
Depends what you want out of the car but ecutek is considered fine upto 450bhp.
Depends what you want out of the car but ecutek is considered fine upto 450bhp.
05 June 2007, 12:10 PM
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The new software you mention is by ESL that a number of us are now mapping with.
But it is only for pre96.
Options for 99 is Apexi, Ecutek or Link, GEMs, Motec etc
Simon
But it is only for pre96.
Options for 99 is Apexi, Ecutek or Link, GEMs, Motec etc
Simon
05 June 2007, 02:26 PM
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If I had the Apexi ECU could I fit it myself? By that I mean does it just plug in the place of the factory ECU, ready for mapping or is there more to the installation?
Would a remap then cost around £250? I can get an Apexi for £340 which makes about £600 all in. This sounds a very appealing move to make if it's possible.
Thanks for your advice
Would a remap then cost around £250? I can get an Apexi for £340 which makes about £600 all in. This sounds a very appealing move to make if it's possible.
Thanks for your advice
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If I had the Apexi ECU could I fit it myself? By that I mean does it just plug in the place of the factory ECU, ready for mapping or is there more to the installation?
Would a remap then cost around £250? I can get an Apexi for £340 which makes about £600 all in. This sounds a very appealing move to make if it's possible.
Thanks for your advice
Would a remap then cost around £250? I can get an Apexi for £340 which makes about £600 all in. This sounds a very appealing move to make if it's possible.
Thanks for your advice
I charge £250 for an Apexi remap yes.
Simon
