jonny_693

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Is it doable, Has it ever been done??? Theoretically I can't see why not.

Jolly Green Monster

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Why would you want to?

Pavlo

Done it, but it's a pain in the ****. I moved all the pins around in connectors to make it work. You could only do it on an ECU that has some flexibility regarding ignition and idle output.

jonny_693

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Because I am a tight git and don't want spend a fortune on a pfc + mapping.
Also I wouldn't mind having a go tweaking maps on a laptop, something which can't seem to be done on my model year.

Pavlo what specific ecu's did you swap over?

Pavlo

sell the PFC and buy a used one with correct fitment. I fitted a 4 plug Motec group N ecu to a 97 Uk car.

Splitpin

By the time you get it all working, you'll have spent an amount very similar to a PFC, and you'll end up with a configuration that will be pretty much unique to your own car, making it far more difficult to learn about mapping yourself.

I put a newage ECU in a classic a couple of years ago - but it was made considerably easier by being accompanied by the matching engine and instrument cluster. Still needed a lot of work.

jonny_693

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You missunderstand. I don't have a PFC. I am talking about fitting a MY99-00 or MY92-96 standard ecu into an MY97-98.

Pavlo

99-00 would be a nightmare, the 92-96 factory ecu might be a goer, but you're on your own!

G-Man1982

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i got a ECU out a 96 you can have for £40 posted. im interested in this as im a tight git and also have a 97 that will cost over a grand to map!!

jonny_693

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I'll let you know mate gonna keep an eye out on ebay first they are ten a penny.

mr_D

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+1. i have tho ught of this but unsure as to how easy it would be.