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Old 20-06-2009, 04:47 PM
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whats involved in converting from l6 to P8 cos want to run coil pack and got everything bar the driver just thought it was the best way to go
Old 21-06-2009, 09:57 AM
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Possibly just the PF09 TPS and swap the outer two wires for it? Don't hold me to that though lol.
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pretty much the same as L8 then
Old 21-06-2009, 09:16 PM
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it must be the same as l8 as i can swap between a l8 and a p8 with no problems
Old 21-06-2009, 10:50 PM
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just need to sell my L8 and buy a P8 then
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Would be cheaper to buy a driver from me for £140 than buy a P8 AND a new chip surely?
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just that people tell me that P8 is a better ecu than the L8 would there be much difference or not really noticeable

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Old 24-06-2009, 05:52 AM
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It is a technically better piece of kit but as an end user you will be very hard pushed indeed to tell the difference.
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do you sell the tps too stu
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do you sell the tps too stu
Yes pal, in stock at £79.99
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