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Old Sep 27, 2011 | 02:21 AM
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What exactly is involved with swapping a 2003 ECU into a 2000 S2000?
Is it simply disconnecting one for another and having the original keys reprogrammed to work with the 2003 ECU? Is there a specific wiring harness for the new ECU.
I haven't come across a DIY topic for this subject, just threads that say it can be done.
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Old Sep 27, 2011 | 04:24 AM
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It will plug right in.

Try to get an original key with the ECU. It will save you from having to bring the car to the dealer for key re-writing.
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Old Sep 27, 2011 | 06:40 AM
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is there any benefit for doing this? i have an 01 so would i gain anything from any ECU upgrade??

Also, is having my ECU reprogrammed for performance something that is worth the money?? My 01 is pretty much stock.
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Old Sep 27, 2011 | 09:31 AM
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Seems the 02-03 ecu is a leaner mixture and will give a few HP.
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Old Sep 27, 2011 | 10:09 AM
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ah ha... so maybe i should try to get my hands on one of these...
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