stefgre Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Hi all I've got a MY94 WRX and been looking at getting a bit more power out of it want around 280-300.I have been told I can't just get it remapped and that I need a whole new ECU. Had a quick look around the internet and seen a few mentions about a 6k Ecu which I think is from a V2 Sti and would push it up to 280bhp1? Is this true and is it just a straight swap or is there a lot more to it ? Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Hi mate I'm not 100% sure I know very little about the classic remapping side other then what you have said really I know you can get other boards that fit onto or replace the ECU then gets remapped. I know of a Remappers near me I think I will have a word with him for yyou and see if I can get him on here :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefgre Posted December 4, 2013 Author Share Posted December 4, 2013 Thanks any help is appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Think you need a Esl daughter board mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishtaffy Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 i have a 6k in my 1995 type ra . and with the decat , fmic and tdo5 i was at 200 brake on the rolling road. and told that is a safe 300 but thats as far as you can go before i would need either a esl or apexi/simtec to mapp for higher power............ which is my next stop then that will be it........ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefgre Posted December 4, 2013 Author Share Posted December 4, 2013 I've read a lot about polar performance chips. But the website no longer works, which I assume means they no longer exist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishtaffy Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Its true tho. You can't chip a standard ecu . That's why Im trying to get an esl to map mine. But not cheap lol Sent from my GT-S5830i using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage bulldogs Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 I'm not sure if the ecu from the v2 sti would be a straight swop as yours being a 94 i think it will be a v1 (v1 sti ecus are fitted with the S.A ecu). Although the earlier sti's (v1 &v2) have the same turbo and injectors as the wrx the sti has different cams as well as the more aggressive map . I'd personally stick away from generic "chips" (like the mines chipped ecu) as they're not bespoke to the car and therefore not 100% safe and won't get the maximum performance out of the car/ mods . Probably the cheapest option would be to look for a second hand esl boarded ecu (from the same year would defo just plug in) you'll pay about£150 to £200 for the ecu and about another £200 for a remap . Alternatively drop simon @jgm a email and he would supply, fit and map a new esl board for about £550 Or there is the apexi ecu which is about £350 +fitting+mapping 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Sav, where is simon based ?does he travel? I'm currently in discussion with duncan from race dynamix with regards to my plan for next year and an esl upgrade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Might even Email him see if we can get him to give advice on here I just know he gets super busy without the help of coming on to forums :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage bulldogs Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Duncan is based in Brighton last I heard , he used to live in Suffolk and fitted my esl and originally mapped it 2 yrs ago .He's a respected mapper but , imo he's better with the newage stuff (my afr was a bit rich on my classic ) no disrespect ment as his newage maps were spot on at my recent rr day . Simon's based in Surrey and knows his scoobs ,he owns a 1, 000 + hp classic himself :-) hence why I thought id give him a try this time around ;-) Both of them will either come to you and map on the road or go to a rolling road of your choice . Once my fmic is fitted I'll be heading to a rolling road for a map tweek with simon so A. I can get a power graph and visually check the afr, boost and torque B. I don't have to use flat to the floor throttle on the road as traffic and weather can be a issue (when all 4 of my tyres light up in the dry already lol ) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 i (when all 4 of my tyres light up in the dry already lol ) good times :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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