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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 01:28 PM
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wanna take the 112mph limit off my sti 3, is it safe to install one without having it remapped. Im after the one which fits behined the speedo clock, also is there anything else i need to be aware of before fitting one?

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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 02:27 PM
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Yes it will be fine BUT the scoop is quite inefficent over the 100+ mph so, imo, unless you're tracking the car or have a fmic, there is little point in removing the limiter.
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 02:46 PM
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yea i do wanna start doing a few track days, iv heard the fmic is good on modded engines, but the only thing my engine has had done, is a dc sports induction pipe and a hks bov, will a fmic give me any power gains without a remap with the mods mentioned?
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 03:28 PM
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possibly but as with all mods it would be better to get a remap which unfortunately means buying an aftermarket ecu.
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 04:41 PM
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so will a mph converter be ok with the standard sti tmic?
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 04:59 PM
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 05:30 PM
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cheers mate gonna get one off fleabay.
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