do they use the original ECU and remap that? or is there a visible difference?
MY99, original ECU = insurance friendly
also, what could be expected with a full DeCat, K&N panel and a remap?

Andy.....

 

They reflash the original ECU but when Subaru, etc plug in their diagnostic equipment it reports as normal

 

About 280-290 bhp, makes a massive difference.

Ball park figures (All plus VAT)
Ecutek Ģ650
Downpipe Ģ175
C/S Ģ80
BB Ģ250
Panel Filter Ģ36

 

I'd concur with that, it takes a standard scooby and (when used with decat, etc) turns it into near supercar fast. Mines hits 100 from standstill in about 12.5-13s (derived from 13.4 1/4m @ 104mph an also accelerometre results). A quick scan through a autocar and you'll see this is enough to keep up with some pretty tasty exotics and it feels it too.

I don't think I could have ever been satisfied with a standard turbo but the way my car thumps you down the road is brilliant and if I'm being really honest I'd have to say that its fast enough. Not that I'd turn down a big turbo and front mount if I had the option

 

sorry to hijack this thread as mods are new to me .

i have just got a H&S downpipe and centre section which will be fitted to my MY00 wagon which has a PI prodrive backbox all ready on what BHP will this give ?

my next stage when i get paid again will be either the Tec 2.5 or TEC 3 i will probably go for the 3 again what BHP will this give ?

what will the increase in performance eg 0-60 or is it really mid range performance that i will notice the difference ?

do i need a boost guage fitted before the TEC 3 and do i need a knocklink/lambra what are these ? i intend to keep the car a few years can it do the engine long term harm ?

sorry for all the basic questions

 

Tek3......on a my 00 will give around 280-290 bhp with a full system.

No need for a boost gauge, no need for lamda/knock link - unless of course you want them.

Mapping takes about an hour or so....

Cost roughly Ģ650 plus vat

 

Lord Harding

The best man for this work in your area is John Banks. John is located just over the border but has a wealth of experience with 99/00 EcuTek mapping.

Drop him a mail at johnbanks@dsl.pipex.com

I think it will take longer than an hour.

 

So its looking good, what about the visual thing, is it the original ECU mapped, so if my friendly insura-narc wants a stair, will it fool him/her, i know its bad not to declare but the chip is the one they load to f*ck, bad enough declaring an exhaust and filter.

Thanks again guys
Andy.....

 

john if your after a knock link and lambda link have a word with gussy

mike

 

STOP hijacking my thread...GGGGGgggggrrrrrrrr..

does the ECU look original or will I have to declare it?

 

Physcally its the same ECU, you never even need to look at it as the port the computer plugs into is under the steering wheel. Electronically it reports as a normal MY99/00 ecu

 

The only thing to watch out for is if anyone checks what boost you are running. The Tek3 look identical to the std map, but it's obviously running a bit more than 12psi. You've got to ask what the chances are of an Insurance investigator checking that.

Stefan

 

Given that they'll check what you had for breakfast then I'd say pretty good

[Edited by Saxo Boy - 6/18/2003 8:53:08 PM]

 

I thought that TEK3 made a better job of whats available, ie ignition and fuelling for the mods on the car, and possibly they can extract a little something because i always run on optipiss and as a last resort SUL(when shell not available).
also, question for Pete Croney and Xtreme zx3RR
the increase in BHP is obviously good for the bar room drag strip challange, but what will be the potential increase in LB/FT? which I believe is where the action is at.
So looking at the potential for 270/80/90 BHP with full decat and remap, should be standard P1/STI territory (although they never are std are they )
thanks guys, your advice has (as always) proved invaluable...

Andy....

 

A decat and tek3 should be about P1 quick Mines certainly is, possibly even a fraction faster (we're talking bawhairs)

 

LOL @ S-B and his bawhairs, speaking fluent weejie as i do (from Elgin), a bawhair is a bawhair ya bampot!!!!
any increase has to be a good one...

Andy Mc....

 

Saxo-Boy, theres a chap I used to go to LUTON COLLEGE with back in 92, he`s from Edinburgh. Tam Ellingham. used to/might still work for a local paper (tribune??)
theres a swally in it if you can give me info how I might get in touch again as he was a crackin laff at uni and we lost contact about 2 years after, humour low

anyone in Edinburgh know a Tam Ellingham whos a journo???

Andy McArthur.......

 

probably 270 plus ibs ft torque though need confirmation from rolling road......

 

Oh free pint - I'll keep a look out for any articles by him in local press

 

cheers mate
free pints indeed, cos if you find him Ill be up that way fairly rapidly I should think..
as Shaw Taylor used to say *keep em peeeled*...

Andy.