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2.5 litre VAF installed
Posted: January 17th, 2003, 7:34 pm
by killerpickle
Sup peeps,<p>Alright today I went out and bought a vaf from a 93 v6 626. Installed it in my car. So as of now I am running the 2.5 litre ecu (mx6) and the 2.5 VAF (626). In just a few days after I use up a full tank of gas I will let everyone know the mileage and if my cel is resolved. <p>Mileage with klze, 1.8 VAF and 2.5 ecu appoximately 16-17 mpg - averaged out over 3 tanks. Mostly highway driving (90%+)<p>I'll post the mileage with the 2.5 (kl02) vaf in less then a week.<p>later,
Re: 2.5 litre VAF installed
Posted: January 17th, 2003, 7:44 pm
by marshmallow15
was it simply pulling out old plug and pluggin in new vaf? when pulling out the plug, did all of those sensors and prongs show up? i messed with my MAF once and tried plugging it back in and it broke.
Re: 2.5 litre VAF installed
Posted: January 17th, 2003, 8:38 pm
by killerpickle
The harness to the old VAF fits directly on the 2.5 litre VAF. As long as you press the release clip it slides off easy.
Re: 2.5 litre VAF installed
Posted: January 17th, 2003, 10:31 pm
by Hy300
Thats because the VAF is the same
Re: 2.5 litre VAF installed
Posted: January 17th, 2003, 10:33 pm
by Hy300
<p>[ January 17, 2003: Message edited by: Hy300 ]</p>
Re: 2.5 litre VAF installed
Posted: January 17th, 2003, 10:46 pm
by Custommx3
I was told that the fuel mappins on the ZE are closer to the 1.8L EVU than the 2.5L ECU is.
Try the 1.8L witht he 2.5L VAF, see if you feel more power.
Re: 2.5 litre VAF installed
Posted: January 18th, 2003, 12:42 am
by killerpickle
I am looking for a 1.8 ecu from a wreckers, but they all want to charge 125 dollars or more. My ultimate goal is to run the ze ecu...but am having problems finding it locally.<p>And the VAF is not the same. Just the harness and the connector.
Re: 2.5 litre VAF installed
Posted: January 18th, 2003, 1:01 am
by Hy300
what happened to the original 1.8L V6 ECU?
Re: 2.5 litre VAF installed
Posted: January 18th, 2003, 1:28 am
by JJ
that ze ecu is gonna be a pain in the *** to get...try searchin online.<p>
Re: 2.5 litre VAF installed
Posted: January 18th, 2003, 2:01 pm
by killerpickle
aspec just swapped me the 1.8 ecu for the 2.5 ecu. I didn't care at the time because I thought the 2.5 would be better. Well, as for getting a ze ecu...there is always elprototypes.com but thats 350 american... I have a source in guelph courtesy of aaronthehic, and its like 350-400 canadian. <p>Anyway after trying out the 2.5 vaf. All of the hesitation is gone, and it seems faster, acceleration is improved. And when it is cold out (-13 right now) it idles at the appropriate rpm till it is warmer. Around 1700 rpms or so. I haven't went through a full tank yet so I havent calcualated the mileage.<p>later.
Re: 2.5 litre VAF installed
Posted: January 18th, 2003, 2:44 pm
by pelado
Lazzyie(?) or streetimports can get you a KLZE ECU.
Re: 2.5 litre VAF installed
Posted: January 18th, 2003, 9:05 pm
by lazzyie
He doesnt like me
Re: 2.5 litre VAF installed
Posted: January 18th, 2003, 10:00 pm
by killerpickle
haha. Naw... its not that. I just dont want to buy one from california
Kinda wanted one that is close...<p>I know there all imported, but I dont want to do the credit card shipping money order waiting thing...
Re: 2.5 litre VAF installed
Posted: January 19th, 2003, 1:59 am
by lazzyie
you rather do the buying 2.5 liter vaf waiting anyway thing
Re: 2.5 litre VAF installed
Posted: January 19th, 2003, 2:41 am
by sampsonmx3
i'll sell a 1.8 vaf for $75