JAMSCOOB

right i have a uk turbo and i have just fitted a aps wing mounted induction kit this has made my boost go up i know i need a remap so will be doing this soon and on some good advice from my good pal choc i have been advised to get a simtek ecu and get rid of the maf get fuel pump etc where is the best place to get a simtek ecu. is there any other options also is there anything i can do to turn my boost down until i get the remap im in the nottingham linclon area any good mappers about this area

any help will be most helpful regards jamie

joz8968

iTrader: (13)

What MY? Is it a MY94-96 (v.1/2), with the 'slanty' IC and coils-on-plugs?

JAMSCOOB

MY1999

joz8968

iTrader: (13)

If it IS MY99 i.e. from Sep 98 onwards, do you realise that your standard ECU is actually mappable?!

JAMSCOOB

so what would be y best option then and any mappers round my area

joz8968

iTrader: (13)

Your OEM ECU can be remapped via EcuTek software. But it needs a licence to 'open' it first. So your first remap will be about £550 (+VAT). Subsequent full remaps - because the licence will have been paid - will be about 300 (+VAT), thereafter.

See JGM Simon's site for price comparisons between the Classic's main ECU options:-
www.jollygreenmonster.co.uk

Basically, you have Apexi Power FC; EcuTEk or Simtek available to you as cost-effective options. If you were to get a 2nd hand Power FC for about £200-250 though (without Commander), then that's probably your cheapest option. But the PFC and Simtek can't retard the ignition if, for whatever reason, the engine gets over its mapped-in detonation threshold - something the EcuTEk WILL do. This is very much a GOOD feature to have, as it could possibly save your engine from failure...

chocolate_o_brian

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Joz, I suggested the Simtek as it deletes the prone-to-dying MY99 MAF sensor. Also, you can map in Anti-lag and launch control for a few quid extra. So Jamie would be spending more on the map yes, but saving circs £90 every 6-9 months which was the average my MAF lasted for when I had the Scoob previous to his goodself.

When I get into another Scoob, I'll be going Simtek over ECUtek or anything else.

joz8968

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c_o_b, I totally agree with you. So JS, we reckon you're best off with Simtek.

c_o_b, I know life hasn't been kind to you in the last year or so (ain't life a jip? ), but do make sure you get your posterior back into a Scoob soon (if you can, obviously)...

We all know it makes sense, don't we?.

Have you managed to snare yourself employment, then?

chocolate_o_brian

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Don't do it... the sniffer dogs from NSR with their "DINKY" attitudes will be along soon to tear another thread apart.