Does the UTEC modify the original factory engine control unit?
No. The factory engine control unit is not altered in any way. Removing the UTEC puts all engine management control back in the hands of the unaltered factory ECU. How do I install the UTEC and how long will it take? The UTEC simply plugs in to the factory ECU using OEM connectors. Installation takes no longer than 20 minutes and requires no cutting of wire or soldering. Most of the time is spent simply gaining access the factory ECU that is under the carpet in the passenger foot-well. Who can tune the UTEC? With a little practice and patience, our belief is that anyone can. We will provide base maps and helpful tuning tips on our website. We will also be working with out current dealer base and others to provide more distributed UTEC tuning knowledge and support. Does the UTEC need to be periodically retuned? Not unless you modify your car. For example, if your UTEC is tuned for a stock WRX and you add a turbo-back exhaust, you will need to retune the UTEC for best performance. For co
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