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Drivetrain ecu upgrade or not?

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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 08:18 PM
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ecu upgrade or not?

15% pulley cai coil wires plugs miltek header with full exhaust

would changing or upgrading esu or software whatever its called make much difference with these mods?

and if so some sugestions of what exactly to do would be helpfull, keep in mind in case of emergency i would need to switch back to original programing quickly for service and warrenty purposes, my car is only 3 months old.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 05:56 AM
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I think you could see some good improvements with an aftermarket ECU, with your setup...

If you want to be able to switch back to stock quiclky, and don't want to pay too much, take a look at MTH. If can be upgraded easily to follow your future mods, and it can be switched back to stock at any time.

PM me if you need more infos.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 10:20 AM
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I second the MTH ECU. It is quite popular. Just a sugestion though: Seing as you have a 15%, you will not be having an easy time next time you want to take your car into the dealer... I wouldn't be worried about the ecu in that situation.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 10:24 AM
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I 3rd that MTH reccomendation. My car is just under 2 months old and has several engine mods and MTH has been able to keep up with them.Check out this thread:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=37383
 
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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 10:58 AM
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MTH rocks!
 
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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 11:42 AM
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lol I guess you have your answer... MTH will be best suited for your need...

And remember that you'll be dealing with a very talented guy, Franz...
He might take some time to return files, but he knows what he's doing, and the possibilities are almost infinite!
 
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