Johnny sti

Does anyone know if the following ecu number is fully compatible with my 1993 wrx import?

V5 ecu number: 22611 AB530 A18 000 RJ4

I dont know what my 1993 ecu number is coz i dont even know where it its in the car!!

Is this the same as a z4?

Johnny

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BTTT

Jimmy Dell

V5 is a WRX Wagon ECU and, no, it's not the same as a Z4.

ECU can be found in the passenger footwell underneath the carpet.

Johnny sti

What do you mean?
The number i gave is for a wagon or all v5 ecu's are wagons.
If the number is for a wagon, can it still be used in my 1993 4dr wrx import?

Thanks

Johnny

Jimmy Dell

The V5 is one of the specific WRX Wagon ECU's for the early classics.

It will fit in your car, but the ECU's for the early WRX saloons will be mapped for the TD05 turbo that the saloons have as standard, whilst the Wagon ECU's will be mapped for the TD04 turbo that they have as standard.

Also, the Wagon maps are slightly detuned to around 220ps for that era.

In short, don't put it in your car. A Z4 ECU is a much more appropriate and better option for you.

Out of interest, is there a V5 knocking around for sale somewhere then? I ask because I've got a ScoobyECU'd V5 in my car and a standard spare ECU might be handy to have.

Johnny sti

Thanks mate. Makes things clearer.
So does anyone know where i can get a z4 from or have one they want shot of?

Johnny

Jimmy Dell

No problem.

There have been quite a few Z4's in For Sale recently - might be worth a trawl through there just in case no-one snapped them up. Seen a few on ebay recently as well.

Other than that a breakers will be your best bet, but they are quite highly prized and seem to be difficult to get hold of.