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Is it Possible to switch out ECM/ECU(engine control module)

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Old 03-02-05, 04:29 PM
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Default Is it Possible to switch out ECM/ECU(engine control module)

ive been doing somethings and no longer need to use my SRT intake

the question is ...someone would like to use it but im not really good with wiring

is it possible to just switch ECM's /ECU's =engine control unit

has anyone ever taken theirs out ??
Old 03-02-05, 04:59 PM
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T.L.W. what's up your sleave? What are you doing now.
Old 03-02-05, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by LEXUS_KID
T.L.W. what's up your sleave? What are you doing now.

how's this for a hint?

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nice blower. what ecu are you thinking about running? do they even make an aftermarket ecu for lexus?
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to be safe i think the same yr should be the best choice

i don't know, when i got my ecu replaced, they specificcally ordered a 98 gs400 ecu, i think
Old 03-03-05, 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by T.L.W.
how's this for a hint?

Johnny,
That's one hell of a hint. LOL. Anyway, If you're just removing the SRT Intake and piggyback ecu, it should be pretty easy. Only one wire is actually cut and the SRT ecu wiring is spliced in. And the rest is just tapped onto, not cut. All you have to do is solder the one wire that was cut. You should not need to swap out the factory ecu. If you did, you will have other issues to deal with, like the imobilizer. I hope this helps.
How much boost are you planning on running, and is that an SRT or RMM s/c? Did you get the whole kit or are you having someone piece it together for you? Good luck.
Will

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Old 03-03-05, 01:03 AM
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I believe TLW has been hinting at the RMM. If I had to venture a guess, I'd say this is morris' old kit.
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Originally Posted by T.L.W.
how's this for a hint?

johnny,

idk for some reason I thought you posted a comment in your sig that you werent gonna get into FI coz of reliability, etc....so now your gonna do FI huh? damn....your car is gonna be off the chain haha
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Originally Posted by aloha03gs
johnny,

idk for some reason I thought you posted a comment in your sig that you werent gonna get into FI coz of reliability, etc....so now your gonna do FI huh? damn....your car is gonna be off the chain haha
lol

drewgs4 posted that statement a while back about the FI

iliked what he said but im the type of guy that always needs more speed

i blame that on having had motorcycles
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Originally Posted by T.L.W.
how's this for a hint?


Hey T.L.W. that's a good hint I want a ride when your done look's like it's going to be killer
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Originally Posted by Neo
I believe TLW has been hinting at the RMM. If I had to venture a guess, I'd say this is morris' old kit.

Morris's old kit had a cog system.
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Originally Posted by GammaLex
Morris's old kit had a cog system.
Morris wasn't just going to give away those pricey cogged wheels
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Originally Posted by Dr.G
Morris wasn't just going to give away those pricey cogged wheels

No he wasnt lol
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Originally Posted by T.L.W.
No he wasnt lol
HAHA. LOL.
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there is also one more thing i want to say

i have said inthe past that the RMM supercharger bracket is all you need to bolt up a blower

i dont think that true anymore i think you need 3 pieces ...atleast

1.the bracket.

2. theidler pulley system

3.the spacer for the thermostat housing

it definitley is more invovlved

-johnny


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