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Old 20-12-2005, 12:50 AM
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Default ECU's Worth Upgrading ?

My old 3 door is running a level 1 ECU.

I've seen L6's floating around for sale on Flea-Bay and the likes.

Is it worth changing ? Will I notice it in the drive ?


What are ECU's worth these days ?

L1 ?

L6 ?

Escort Cossie ?
Old 20-12-2005, 01:09 AM
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i would go to level 8, infact i did.
Old 20-12-2005, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Ian M
i would go to level 8, infact i did.
Hi Ian

Did you have to replace the loom at all or did it just plug straight in ?

What benefits did you see in doing it ?

Cheers Neil
Old 20-12-2005, 09:31 AM
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with l8, will need pf09 tps and swap wires around

thats it


think i got that right
Old 20-12-2005, 10:05 AM
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And ive got one for sale

In the For Sale section.
Old 20-12-2005, 11:09 AM
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As per Spiky (two outer wires)
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Yeah.... but...

Will I notice the change in the drive ?

AND

How much are these things worth ?
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no point, unless you going closed loop IMO
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L1 Ł50-Ł80??

L6 Ł100

L8 Ł200

p8 Ł300+
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You will deffo notice you have to get it mapped again

Seriously though, depends on spec what you will notice. If std, virtually nowt.
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Hi Stu

I'm running T34, Greens, 500 Cooler, and alledged BD10's but other elements of the spec arent what the original seller claimed so they could be a couple of HB pencils for all I know.....


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