hi, i have a my97 uk turbo, and was wondering if this ecu would fit my car and be mappable? thanks, chris


SUBARU IMPREZA prova ecu on eBay, also Engine Tuning Parts, Performance Tuning Parts, Car Tuning Styling, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 15-Feb-09 20:30:41 GMT)

 

or this one?

SUBARU IMPREZA ECU 98UK TURBO 2000 ***280BHP*** on eBay, also, Subaru, Car Parts, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 25-Feb-09 10:41:00 GMT)

 

as far as i know only Prova can remap them and would be mapped quite aggressively

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is that one no good then?

 

280bhp at the wheels that ecu unmodified produces 208bhp at the flywheel.

Just looked at the advert address and it's just down the road from me.

Just looked at his other for sale and he says the car produced 281bhp

 

I doubt it's mappable (I'm sure the seller would shout about it, if so) - reads like a generic map on a chip fitted inside.

I've not heard of this chip and I see it's Jap in origin; they can run very aggressive timimg/boost/fuelling (Mines chips spring to mind) - not advisable IMHO (if you value your engine, that is).

That said, I suppose you could buy/fit it and immediately get it on a RR to check the A/F throughout the whole of the rev range, etc.... and bhp/torque gain! If all okay, then fair enough (but I'd fit a boost and A/F gauge too).

If not, then simply sell it on...

 

i wouldn't bother with it, i would find an ecu that has customer support in this country.

 

that sound like to much work, lol and complicated!

 

mbwrx is right - save up for a PFC (or indeed a Simtek) and get JGM to map it for you. You won't get better aftercare support!

 

If you want a bit more ooomph then either buy a PowerFc or other such remappable ecus (not cheap though) or have a look here HDI under boost controllers and the SBC-D-RX subaru only boost controller.

My mate runs one of those on his 98 UK turbo and works fine.

 

ok, will this apexi fc fit my car?

apexi fc commander on eBay, also Chips, Performance Tuning Parts, Car Tuning Styling, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 24-Feb-09 14:56:34 GMT)

 

No that is a 4 pin ecu you need a 3 pin.

 

No. It's for the early MY93-96 cars - A-C.

The sticker on the side for the one for your MY97/98 car needs to read "PFC GC8-D..." Basically yours will have a 3-plug socket (the one in the ad is a 4-plugger).

Why not periodically check the Classifieds on SN (subscribe to the two "For Sale" threads) - there's usually one available within any one month period ...