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Old 05-08-02, 09:12 PM
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Question Installing ECU??
Ok i know what an ECU is but what does it exactly do and how would i install one and where is it located ?
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Old 05-08-02, 09:53 PM
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It's under the passenger side floorboard and controls the timing, fuel injection, etc. ECU=Emissions Control Unit. It only takes a 10mm wrench and screwdriver. You already have one. There are many things to modify before the ECU.
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no i don't have one but i wil get one once i learn more about the mods i need and and why i need them im just trying to learn so i can get everything in order
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yes you do have an ecu.... you have no need to change it unles you port your engine or add turbo or NOS.
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yeah i plan on doing that here in the future
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Stevo970: does your car run? if so, you have an ECU... its right inside your car.... right now... no joke...
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