Remaping an import???
 

After reading loads of threads about running an import on uk vpower, and the problems of it going bang,, which my one has all read done!!! :(

Do i need to get it set up to run Uk fuel? if so can my V3 Type R ECU be remapped for this? thanks

IIRC The V3 which i also have was out before they had the 100 ron fuel in Japan so running it on v-power is ok, BUT i,d be happier with a mapped car tbh, plus you,ll get yourself abit more power too..

ok can my ECU be remapped ? or will i need somthing like a power fc to do this?thanks

pfc is proberly your cheapest and most effictive

Your cheapest option for sure is a PFC (second hand on here or eBay). Then get it fitted and mapped by Jolly Green Monster (he can travel to you). JGM also can supply, fit and map a brand new PFC, should you wish. However...

...If you were considering a brand new PFC, then in mine, and I'm sure JGM's opinion, the Simtek is the superior option. JGM can supply a brand new one, fit and map it for not too much more than the PFC - see here: www.jollygreenmonster.co.uk

The Simtek, amongst other features, runs MAFless (very much a good thing!) and you can have two genuinely separate, switchable maps on it. For example, one map could be for normal 97 RON; the other for V-Power 99 (or, say, V-Power + a 20% E85 mix), etc...

You've run on Vpower and the engine has blown? How long did you have it? I've seen a lot of similar posts and the owners have had their imports less than a week :( Not nice when the bill will be a few grand.

i have had the car for 5months now , had nothing but trouble with it:( new clutch, then new crank seals , now the bottom end exploded:(.

i thought i had bought a good one, obosaly not cause it is costing big time to keep, i realy dont want to sell the car cause i love it so much :)

but its looking like i need about £2500 to put it back on the road after i get a new block and ecu #:( just hope that is the end off my troubles ......... :( :( :brickwall

Stu,

Gutted for you mate, it,s deflating when things like this happen BUT as you,ve said, get her bulit again by a GOOD builder, i see you,re in Scotland so maybe Andy F could help you out then enjoy the car again.

I know it,s crap spending all that cash on a car in this current financial climate, but once it,s all done you can start to enjoy the car again mate..