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New ECU with chip, or not?

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Old 12-20-2001, 07:01 AM
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Default New ECU with chip, or not?

May place my order with APR today to take advantage of the savings. On the fence as to whether or not I should purchase a new ECU with the chip. Anyone care to way in with an opinion and why.

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i think getting a second brand new ecu socketed is a great way too go, but expensive. you wion't regret it
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Depends on how many miles on your rig and/or warranty is an issue. If youre under the 50K warranty still, buy the new ECU to toss in there for shop visits....otherwise forget it.

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If you need an 'H' Box... $300 I have one
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That was my original plan. New chip on new ECU, and put the original ECU back in for service visits. I just scheduled my 5K service so it's still a "virgin".
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Suggest you go with a new chipped ECU and leave your stock ECU unmodified.
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