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Old 16 July 2011, 11:30 PM
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Default decat = remap?

Will my v5 sti run ok with a decat on the standard ecu? Is the ecu remapable or does it need a different ecu?
Old 16 July 2011, 11:34 PM
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alot of people fit a de cat and drive on but i personally would advise a remap,if the ecu hasnt been mapped before/doesnt have a liscence then exspect to pay around £500
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o and no it doesnt need a different ecu
Old 16 July 2011, 11:43 PM
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I run a decat for a while before a map. Not had any issues. I'm sure it started to boost a little more, but I just used an MBC to cap it at 1.1bar.
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ran mu uk turbo for ages on a sports cat, then a decat, bigger turbo, sti intercooler

Cars fine, u need a map though to get the best out of the mods.

You can ecutek remap your ecu expect to pay 550 + vat

Or fit a simtek and get anti lag and launch for 950 + VAT

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