Chipped P06

[wed3k]

Do you have MRX's services on that side of the country now?

nah man. he moved down to socal about a year ago after he got married. last i heard he just picked up a 08 wrx.

always been a busy man but he burnt a chip for me because i helped him on his cb7. he didn't install the socket/chip on my current p06.

[92smokeaccord]

1 name that i kno is damn good at chip and maps....drummersteve

[98vtec]

Get a virgin P06 from a junkyard for $50 or less ($15 near me.)
Get a chipping kit for $15.
Get a soldering iron for $10 from Radio Shack.
Chip it your damn self and save $100+

Buying a pre-chipped ECU is a waste of money, and it's risky trusting some unknown to do it for you.
If you don't want to trust yourself, then I'd second the suggestion of wed3k. I've known Wes on here for quite a while, and I'd trust his work.

Just remember, a chipped ECU is merely a blank slate. You should not trust any random map to do anything but get the engine running so the ECU can be properly tuned. A "chipped ECU" is not a "bolt on" part.

you can do serious damage to an ecu if you do not know how to properly desolder/solder. I have fixed many ecu's which were done by amateurs who talk themselves up. The desoldering procedure is really important. I have a 200 dollar desoldering gun, cleaning supplies, variable heat soldering gun..etc. Its a lot easier to buy chipped ecu's from people who know what they are doing with them if you dont have the knowledge or tools.

John at phearable has been in business for over 10 years and is one of the pinnacle businesses for purchasing ecus. Chris at Xenocron is a EFI University instructor. Either one of them will yield a very quality result.

[deevergote]

That's true. Though it's easy enough to do with decent tools, a little research, and a little practice. Even if you fry 3 $15 ECUs, you're still getting off cheaper than a $150 unit done by a pro.
MRX chipped my ECU, and did the desoldering with copper tape. It's an inexpensive method, and worked very well. He was meticulous with his soldering.

As with anything, paying a pro to do something will always yield great results (as long as you're careful about selecting who you trust.) Still, chipping an ECU is something that you CAN do yourself if you're careful.

[98vtec]

That's true. Though it's easy enough to do with decent tools, a little research, and a little practice. Even if you fry 3 $15 ECUs, you're still getting off cheaper than a $150 unit done by a pro.
MRX chipped my ECU, and did the desoldering with copper tape. It's an inexpensive method, and worked very well. He was meticulous with his soldering.

As with anything, paying a pro to do something will always yield great results (as long as you're careful about selecting who you trust.) Still, chipping an ECU is something that you CAN do yourself if you're careful.

so is building an engine.

[deevergote]

Touche