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Old May 4, 2012 | 10:43 PM
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hi everyone a bit of advice im after please,
right,im having my car remapped in the next month or so and just thought of something,will i need to up grade from my standard 2 port?
the car is a v3 sti type r.
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Old May 5, 2012 | 09:32 AM
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You don't need a 3 port solenoid, but it will give you smoother boost and help reliability which is why people fit them. It is a good upgrade, and you should be able to get one for less than £40.
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Old May 5, 2012 | 10:02 AM
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As above,3 port needs mapping for so a good mod to do before remap. Don't buy an aftermarket one,the original classic 3 port is the best as used by RCM on their builds. New they are pricey but used ones are readily available for £30 to £50
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Old May 5, 2012 | 11:03 AM
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Defo worth doing now before it gets mapped and as said stick with a Subaru one.
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Thanks for advice, will get a second hand one and will get it fitted with the mapper
Thanks Andy
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Originally Posted by andy_type_r
Thanks for advice, will get a second hand one and will get it fitted with the mapper
Thanks Andy
Have you had your ECU changed/rechipped?
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Old May 5, 2012 | 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by The Trooper 1815
Have you had your ECU changed/rechipped?
I'm having an esl board fitted and mapped by bob rawle. Hope I see a difference :-)
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Old May 5, 2012 | 05:45 PM
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you'll be right then.
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Old May 9, 2012 | 11:43 AM
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I have a 3 port classic one, £30.
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Old May 9, 2012 | 01:03 PM
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Hi mate, thats great but the only problem is I need it by Saturday. Where bouts u from?
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Old May 9, 2012 | 01:35 PM
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You should get one easy by then lots about. Get Bob to check it's fitted right,you're in safe hands there.
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Old May 9, 2012 | 01:42 PM
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just to update, unfortunatly bob couldnt fit me in till next month and i need it doing sooner rather than later, so having it done now with duncan graham on monday and he is coming to me which is a big help.
has any one any fed back on him?? from what i've read people are very happy with him.
thanks andy
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Originally Posted by andy_type_r
Hi mate, thats great but the only problem is I need it by Saturday. Where bouts u from?
Neath, where you based?
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Old May 9, 2012 | 03:17 PM
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gowerton so not far, will come pick it up or met u somewhere, up to u mate.


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You should have PM
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Good to meet you Andy. Good luck with the mapping.
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