NM

Hi All

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Sorry Power Engineering state that this is for UK Spec cars only so no imports allowed, I am afraid this does not include the P1 as it has an Import ECU.
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Continuing from Power Engineering UK MY97-03 Phase 2 ECU Upgrade group buy


Click below link to read up on the Product. Located half way down the page under the heading

ENGINE MANAGEMENT UPGRADE



Prices MY97-00

The usual price for the remap is £625.00 plus vat (£734.38) fitted and programmed.

Group buy price £500.00 plus vat. £587.50


Prices MY01-03

The usual price for the remap is £650.00 (£763.75 inc.VAT) fitted and programmed.

Group buy price £525.00 plus vat. £616.88


That’s nearly £150 saving to spend on other mods


Due to Xmas approaching and funds get a bit tight, the close date for all applications to this group buy is Jan 31st 2004 and all work and final payments must be completed by end of March.



FAQ

Q. Whats this I hear about a secret low boost remap?

A. All EcuTeks have this programmed into them. This function is included as part of the ECU fitting. Its involves pressing the rear screen heater button and a certain sequence to activate an alternative map (you will find out what the sequence is when you get your ECU mapped). Don’t worry the rear windscreen heater is not disabled and will function as normal. The altered map reduces the boost so the car performs as a normal Impreza. Great for when its the Mrs turn to drive


Q. Is there anyway this can be done without the car present. I could send spec. and/or original ECU ?

A. No the ECU has to be attached to the car


Q. Do I need a 3 port solenoid ?

A. A 3 port boost solenoid is from an STi/import a 2 port is from a UK car. It doesn’t matter which one you have they wont make any difference to the remap or the performance.


Q. At present I only have a de-cat and soon a K&N induction filter. By the time the re-map is due I should have fitted a Knocklink and at least a boost gauge if not oil temp and pressure gauges. Do I have to have an uprated fuel pump too? I appreciate if I added stuff like a different turbo etc it would need re-mapping but TBH I'm be quite happy with that little extra the re-map would give with the mods I'll have by then.

A. Fuel pump will only be required if you are looking to upgrade other areas of your car at the same time


Q. Do I need any modification to my standard car ?

A. No ! but to get the best out of the remap I would advise you to look at your cars breathing. Decat exhaust (or sports cat) and upgrade your air filter or increase your cold airflow to existing your filter. Power Engineering can talk you through what you would expect to see with respect to your mods.

Q. What happens during the remapping ?

A. Your car is put on the rollers to find out your cars performance. You discuss your requirements with PE (Torque, Optimax/UL fuel, max BHP etc, etc) Then the ECU is loaded with a base map set to as close to your mods and requirements as possible and re run on the rollers to recheck the map. If required the ECU will be fine programmed again to increase performance, remove flat spots and smooth the curve etc. Take the car for a spin to see if you have any problems. Drive away with a big smile on your face.


Group Buy testimonials so far


Blue Scoop

Just been to PE and had great results. Chris did a fantastic job on the car. Power increased by 31 bhp and torque a whopping 41 lb/ft.

Well, the car started out with Vf28 turbo, Tsl downpipe, decated center and group N backbox. The itg was replaced by a massive custom fit K+N cone filter.

The first run was basically cr@p only 260bhp
Second run had a base map done from similar mods and got
297bhp and 265lbs/ft

I thought that was it but Chris made a few tweaks and ended with...
309bhp at 6175rpm and 285lbs/ft torque at 4100rpm

The best thing is I get 270lbs/ft torque at just little over 3000 revs
The difference is just amazing....worth the hard earned notes

Great job

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Minidog

To all potential upgraders

I have had an ecu remap and filter done by Power Engineering and I would like to say that they were absolutely fantastic. I have never spent a better £600 plus (or whatever it was?)I strongly recommend anyone to go for it.

The car felt completely different afterwards and so much power!!!

They gave me a choice of changing boost by pressing the rear window demister (Totally James Bond!).



What do I do now ?

If you are interested then please contact Power Engineering directly, discuss your requirements and your mods on the car.


Contact number 01895 255699

Power Engineering is located. Map

The Power House,
8 Union Buildings,
Wallingford Road,
Uxbridge,
Middlesex
UB8 2FR


Persons booked in so far

1. DreXeL
2. greg.g
3. KWEV
4. GaryCat
5. NENO
6. Oatcake
7. SCOOB UK
8. John P
9. scoobyfella
10. Taylor M
11. Robin
12. i8gtmf
13. el crichon wrx
14. Edd Scott
15. tooney
16. Mike Wiltshire
17. Brassy03WRX
18. Me of course


***************** END DATE OF GROUP BUY MARCH 31ST ****************

Cheers

Neal


[Edited by NM - 12/14/2003 7:05:18 AM]

DreXeL

Hi Neal, Just to clarify I phoned PE and told them I won't be getting the remap done until the end of Feb, they told me to phone them back nearer the time to book it in, so I'm not actually booked in yet. I take they will keep a record of who's been included in the group buy and who's paid the deposit?

Anyway:

Car: MY97 UK, Full decat, K&N Induction, Forge VTA, Samco's and currently a Dawes.

Map I'm after: Mapped for Optimax and a nice big boost in torque across the Rev range, not paticularly bothered about fuel consumption.

Expected Power Figures: Between 270-280BHP, around 260ish lb/ft torque.

Here's looking forward to Feb

NM

DreXel, No worries PE have a list of all your information and that you have paid your deposit. If you have any problems let me know as I have the information at hand and will sort it out.



Suppose I better give my info

Not booked in yet as I am waiting for some Injector adaptors. Looks like it will be early Jan for my remap.

Engine Spec, UK MY98, Full decat, K&N induction with lots of cold air feeds, VF24 Turbo, Intercooler tilted/Auto and manual water spray/air splitter, 440cc injectors, 5.5kg lightened flywheel and AP organic clutch, uprated fuel pump and regulator, Blitz boost controller that will be removed before ECU remap. Lost out on some equal length headers twice now .

Going for a Torque map, with fuel economy off boost based on Optimax fuel

Hoping from that little lot to get 300BHP, 275LBF and loads of big smiles.

Cheers

Neal

DreXeL

TBH I can't see a reason why you can't still use your Blitz Boost controller, as long as you don't set boost any higher than the the boost the car will be mapped for. I can understand the need to disconnect it for the actual mapping process, but once mapped to a specific boost level you could reconnect the Boost controller and set it to the same boost level, surely?

I intend to get an Apexi AVC-R at a later date, I don't see any reason why it can't be used in conjunction with this remap.

NM

DreXel, no real need for it anymore, once the ECU is remapped I will have 2 x boost settings available to me anyway. I dont want to be in the position where I think lets just wind it up a bit and end up regretting it as the engine will be running far more power than it was originally set up for. I have had it for over a year and its been great, far more contollable than a Dawes device and great at controlling overboost under different weather conditions with the standard turbo. I will miss some of the functions on it but I would be better taking it off and selling it as I have spent a shed load of dosh just recently time to recoup some money to pay for my mods.

Blitz DSBC soon up for sale £100

Cheers

Neal

Taylor.m

Had mine remapped last week very happy MY00 uk full decat and K+N Power now 280 BHP 271 Torque Well happy. But got used to the extra power allready.

NM

Taylor, great figures mate, whats next on the modifying list then ?

Neal

John P

Just for info and a quick question.
Booked in for 2nd Jan.
MY00 with Scooby sport centre and back box, ITG air filter.
Having the down pipe and remap done at PE.
I have kept the original centre section and can people let me know if I refit this at MOT am I likely to pass emmisions, if not should I keep original down pipe as well?.
I also didnt realise that the reprogramme was set to individual tastes. Any ideas what I should go for if I said I am about to start auto tests next year again which is mainly 1st/2nd gear with tight turns/handbrake use.PS will not really be doing track days (worried about expensive off's).
also 60/40 mix town to motorway driving.
Thanks in anticipation

iain atkins

Neil

Could well be interested in the Boost controller in the meantime.

Pls let me know.

Thanks



Iain

Taylor.m

Dont know what performance part is next.But Getting my new 18" alloys tommorow.

Taylor.m

Whats this i hear about the rear heater button nobody said this to me at PE.

John P

A friend had his done and the rear heater thing is this.
Your mapping as it is at present is left on the ecu and a new map is in effect downloaded. You can then toggle between the settings. His is press rear heater on/press down accelerator and release then turn engine on. This then tells the ECU to have the new programme. Like an earlier post it is like having a girlie button for tower steering in the Fiat's but slightly different if you get the meaning. Hence you can also revert to the original map. No-one can tell even on a service if you have set back to original map
Hope this helps

NM

John P, keep the downpipe you will need it for the MOT, the centre is not good enough on its own. but the downpipe is alright on its own. You can get a replacement centre for about £55 from Magnex. Might be worth getting that fitted before the remap !

Regarding remap type, have a chat to PE about your intended uses they will be able to help you out.

Iain, email my profile and I will let you know when its available. This is the one I have


Taylor, ooooh nice wheels, what type ? Send pics ! Rear heater switch is activated as John said above.

Cheers

Neal (still waiting for adaptors )

scoobyfella

Hi Neal,

Did you get my mail regarding my problem?, could you let me know please mate.

Cheers James.

NM

James

Sorry mate cant do anything about that nasty rash of yours


You will have to contact PE and have a chat with Robert. I am sure he will be fine with it. If you have any problems let me know.

Let me know how you get on !

Cheers

Neal

scoobyfella

Hi Neal,

LOL mate, sorry to let you down after confirming, i will give him a call tommorow will let you know how it goes.

James

NM

James

All sorted now as I have had a chat with Robert.

Cheers

Neal

scoobyfella

Hi Neal,

I also rang PE this morning and spoke to Robert he was understanding and said no problem for a refund. He asked me to pass on my details to PE (name and address i guess) and then he would speak to yourself, so i'm not quite sure who will refund me but i will send my details to him anyway.

Sorry again for the hasstle mate.

James.

tooney

Hello Neal
just to let you know ,booked in for the 30th.
Gone for the full de-cat and back box with a green panel filter.
Hoping for at least 260 brake and a fat torque curve on my99 wagon,should give the hound something to think about!
Let you know what the old girl is like in the new year.
cheers for now Tooney

NM

No Worries mate

I have seen the rash from the pic you sent me and you will need every penny to sort it out

PE will send you a cheque or refund your credit card.

Cheers

Neal

Scott.T

iTrader: (2)

With regard the ECUTEK Toggle Option.... AFAIK this is only asvailable on MY01 ECU and newer.

If it works on a MY00 then great, but mine didn't last night.

Refer to the ECUTEK Website http://www.ecutek.com/products/mapswitch/

Quote :

Map Switching
This revolutionary feature allows the driver to select from two performance levels while driving.

Available for 2001/2002/2003 US, UK, EU & Aus spec WRXs
NEW ! Also now available for 2001/2002/2003 UK & EU WRX STI vehicles

Taylor.m

My Power plot

And my new wheels

Scott.T

iTrader: (2)

Thats pretty near mine which was TEK mapped (by PE).
Mine recorded 284BHP and 272ft/lb

Nice 0ne

NM

Great figures guys

And nice looking car Mark !

I Didnt know about the boost switching was only available for MY01 and up I was informed by PE that it was for all cars. I might of been misinformed. I will enquire further !

Cheers

Neal

[Edited by NM - 12/19/2003 12:21:36 PM]

NM

Looks like Scott is correct

PE confirmed that the map switch is only for MY01 and up

Bu55er !

Neal

DreXeL

TBH I'm not really that bothered about the map switch, it's not like I let the wife drive my Scoob anyway

i8gtmf

I am going to book in with PE in the new year have been to busy at work to get any time off.
Car now has decat downpipe,blitz centre and back box,induction kit noisey isn't the word bloody well makes your ears bleed.
Mines a very late MY00 one of the last classics and just done 23,000 miles so am hoping for the same figures as already posted will have to wait and see.
Wife never drives it she can stick with her 950cc festa

Dave

NM

LOL at Dave

The only reason why my wife is on the insurance is because she makes it about £60 cheaper Mind you looks like I will have to change brokers due to the mods.Looks like Liverpool and Victoria looks promising. They quote on their website that they dont except mods but are fine if you call them for a quote !!!!!

Neal

i8gtmf

Thats true Neal when i rang my insurance company to take her off the policy they wanted and extra 120 quid off me ???.
The scoob terrifies her last time she drove it she spent most of the time watching the rev counter to make sure the turbo didn't come in

NM

LOL

Mrs NM used to have a MR2 and when ever I get in a car she has driven the seat is always sloped well back. Either that or she has been up to no good

Well got my car booked in for Thursday 8th Jan at 8.30am so if anyone wants to pop in and say high come on by

Cheers

Neal