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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 11:05 AM
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I have bought a Z4 ECU from a 1996 WRX to fit to my MY96 Turbo 2000.

Having never fitted one to a Scooby before, I want to check a few things before I do.

1) It the ECU located behind the glovebox on mine?
2) It teh replacement a simple unplug mine and plug in the Z4? or wil I need to do anything else?
3) Does mine have the same injectors? I have asked before but not have a 100% confirmed answer?

Thanks in advance!
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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 11:24 AM
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yes to all of the above apart from, unless the z4 has a chip fitted you will have inadvertently given your self the jdm speed limit
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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 11:25 AM
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1: No, passenger footwell under the carpet there is a kick plate it's under that (unless there is where you meant?)
2: Yes but i do believe a couple of the pinouts are different (crank and cam sensor iirc) but not sure.
3: Yes

Personally i think you would be better off with a Polarperformance chip,although generic it will give you more power (as i guess that's what you are looking for) or an ESL daughterboard (although this is about £500 fitted and mapped)

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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 11:31 AM
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Speed limiter may be an issue, I'm not sure if it has been chipped or not tbh!

I'd love a Polar Performance chip, but can't find one!!

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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by myblackwrx
1: No, passenger footwell under the carpet there is a kick plate it's under that (unless there is where you meant?)
2: Yes but i do believe a couple of the pinouts are different (crank and cam sensor iirc) but not sure.
3: Yes

Personally i think you would be better off with a Polarperformance chip,although generic it will give you more power (as i guess that's what you are looking for) or an ESL daughterboard (although this is about £500 fitted and mapped)

1: i missed the bit about the glove box
2:the pin outs are the same on all v1/2 ecus irrespective of market
3:yes
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