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Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 7:01 pm 
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ok so i've jsut purchased an SS induction big mouth for $150 and was wondering if i needed to reset my ecu or anything after installation... my friend told me i should, anyone else?

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Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 7:12 pm 
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To Get The SS Full Potential Its Probably Advisable To Reset The ECU

but you dont have to

 

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Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 8:10 pm 
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Don't bother. It won't change anything!

 

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 Post subject: Re: Reset ecu after installing SS induction?
Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 2:08 pm 
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Did you even notice any added performance with the ss induction
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Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 2:53 pm 
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ya any change with fuel economy or power ?

i would like to know if its worth it or not

 

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 Post subject: Re: Reset ecu after installing SS induction?
Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 3:54 pm 
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uhh well ive ONLY got the ss induction mod atm on with k&n filter so i didnt feel MUCH difference but it did add an induction note, my friend kept asking if i had an exhaust mod on or someting :s

 

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Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 3:59 pm 
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Nice mate, I got the growler kit but i was thinking i should get the big mouth intake and plumb that into the growler lol, get rid of the xr6 turbo intake coz the big mouht is huge!!!

 

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Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 5:09 pm 
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yeah big mouth is hugeeee it's pretty awesome. i got it for cheap though cause my mate couldnt use it in his xr6 turbo :s

 

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Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 5:15 pm 
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Yeah exactly its too pricy just for intake scoop, i guess there are other restrictions in the intake anyways that should be addressed

 

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Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 9:50 am 
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yeahh bit expensive for RRP hehe.. well i wont be able to use the new ss induction i got anyways. car has a knocking sound... looks like i need a new engine :|

 

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