MSP ECU Upgrade
September-29th-2003, 05:40 PM
#5
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Fort Collins Colorado
Posts: 25
to my understanding, it could be done fairly easily, however the cheapest I have found one new is about $750, and you will still hit the inherent limitations of a factory computer if you want to get serious about doing mods... Haltech makes a unit that works with our cars that is not a piggy back or anything, for about $1200(i think) but you'll have to learn a whole lot more about your car... hope this helps
September-30th-2003, 10:13 AM
#7
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Woodhaven, MI
Posts: 17
Originally posted by shinzen
to my understanding, it could be done fairly easily, however the cheapest I have found one new is about $750, and you will still hit the inherent limitations of a factory computer if you want to get serious about doing mods... Haltech makes a unit that works with our cars that is not a piggy back or anything, for about $1200(i think) but you'll have to learn a whole lot more about your car... hope this helps
to my understanding, it could be done fairly easily, however the cheapest I have found one new is about $750, and you will still hit the inherent limitations of a factory computer if you want to get serious about doing mods... Haltech makes a unit that works with our cars that is not a piggy back or anything, for about $1200(i think) but you'll have to learn a whole lot more about your car... hope this helps
September-30th-2003, 12:35 PM
#8
031 - Deathtech
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Petawawa, ON. Canada
Posts: 401
Originally posted by rednecks_r_us
Any body know if there is an upgrade for the P5 ECU?
ZZOOOMM, I'll see next Sunday at Denny's in Prescott Valley.
There are 16 people signed up for the run so far.
Any body know if there is an upgrade for the P5 ECU?
ZZOOOMM, I'll see next Sunday at Denny's in Prescott Valley.
There are 16 people signed up for the run so far.
September-30th-2003, 09:21 PM
#11
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Fort Collins Colorado
Posts: 25
yeah, i know the feeling- but i think i have finally decided to go all motor myself- seems like everyone is doing a turbo kit, and I want something different, especially since i am joining the scca to autocross my protege- wont do that as well with anything else
October-20th-2003, 05:37 PM
#14
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Prescott Valley, Az
Posts: 85
Originally posted by Redfyre
Yes, but there is hardly any noticable difference. Take it into your dealership for the upgrade. It's called a PCM reprogramming.
Yes, but there is hardly any noticable difference. Take it into your dealership for the upgrade. It's called a PCM reprogramming.
About how much do you think that would cost?
What all do they reprogram? What are the alleged benifits of having the PCM reprogrammed?
Thanks
Bill
October-21st-2003, 06:25 AM
#15
031 - Deathtech
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Petawawa, ON. Canada
Posts: 401
It's under warranty. It will cost you nothing but the time it takes you to take it in.
The PCM reprogramming is for the variable valve timing. Apparenty this timing can be adjusted to reduce the "swirl" effect of the air/fuel coming into your engine and help to decrease the rattle at startups.
Honestly, I did not notice much of a difference but I would still take it in to get the latest programming.
The PCM reprogramming is for the variable valve timing. Apparenty this timing can be adjusted to reduce the "swirl" effect of the air/fuel coming into your engine and help to decrease the rattle at startups.
Honestly, I did not notice much of a difference but I would still take it in to get the latest programming.