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Is the Gothspeed 179278 Exhaust ECU no longer available? Ferrari version doubled in price?

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  1. RedNeck

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    #1 RedNeck, Jan 14, 2018
    I was ordering some parts for my exhaust swap from @Ricambi America and was going to get another @gothspeed exhaust ECU so both sides matched, but it's no longer available on the website. Furthermore, the Ferrari version used to be $299, and is now $535? What's up with these, are they suddenly unobtainium? Are there any other avenues to order the gothspeed version? I can't send a PM to gothspeed for some reason.

    https://www.ricambiamerica.com/179278-catalyst-temp-ecu.html
     
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    #2 cavlino, Jan 14, 2018
    I thought I seen them available from another source recently... not the Gothspeed ones, I will look at my search history to see if I can find it for you.
     
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    #3 RedNeck, Jan 14, 2018
    I've seen the Ferrari version a few different places, but really like the Gothspeed version., was hoping to find another one to replace my "not yet failed" RH ECU fo when it does. LH has already been replaced with the GS version.
     
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    #4 cavlino, Jan 14, 2018
    It may have been this one I recall and it is an aftermarket one available at Ricambi... maybe Goth just dosn't have his name on it anymore? Ask Daniel I am sure he would be able to help.

    https://www.ricambiamerica.com/157501-thermocouple.html
     
  5. RedNeck

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    #5 RedNeck, Jan 14, 2018
    Thanks, that's the thermocouple itself. Looking for the ECU that the thermocouple plugs into.
     
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    #6 cavlino, Jan 14, 2018
    Ah, got it okay. Let me see if I can find that for you :)
     
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    #7 G. Pepper, Jan 14, 2018
    Darned ECU's. I've spent a small fortune on them. Probably the weakest link in modern Ferraris.
     
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    #8 cavlino, Jan 20, 2018
    Did you end up getting the Gothspeed Exhaust ECU? I managed to get in contact with him and he does still have them, he has just been super busy.
     
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    #9 RedNeck, Jan 20, 2018
    Yes, I did get one but thanks!
     
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    #10 timwu12, Jan 20, 2018
    can you guys elaborate a bit on what this Gothspeed exhaust ECU is?

    Is it built better and does it last longer than the stock exhaust ECU? I'm not having problems yet but in the past owner's service history, they have been changed out a few times.
     
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    #11 RedNeck, Jan 21, 2018
    It's basically a redesign in a smaller form factor that uses a superior potting compound that lessens the chance of moisture entering the electronics, which is what tends to kill the Ferrari version, even though they started using a better compound. It's also a few bucks cheaper....or way cheaper if $535 is the new going price for those..
     

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