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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 03:35 PM
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i have just purchached a 1990 spec rs escort the person had fitted a big actuater and not set it up so i sent it in to camco and he has set it at 12psi but in 4th and 5th gear it over boosts still 1st 2nd and 3rd fine does this mean i need a chip for this as i was told it was chipped but unknown no proof if this please can anybody help
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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 07:40 PM
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If its hitting the limiter then no it cant be chipped

11-12 psi is on the limit for a non chipped car. Was the fuelling set up aswell just out of interest........
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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 07:56 PM
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not sure i dont think it was i have just got hold of a s2 ecu chipped can i just replace mine with this and solve the prob
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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 07:57 PM
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It will stop it overboosting but the ecu more than likely won't have the right set up on it for your spec engine
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