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  1. MC DOUG

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    #1 MC DOUG, Aug 2, 2011
    HI . 04/360 F1 spider (low mi. unblemished). Fab-Speed headers/Fab-speed cats/Tubi muffler/tips, plus many other non-invasive mods. Full ECU upgrade by Fab-Speed etc. Question: I have the ability to get a TCU from a salvaged Challenge car for low/no cost. Wondering if there is going to be interface problems with the existing set-up? Ramifications re: performance...production dates for the TCU challenge units that will NOT cause issues etc. Facts based on experience (not conjecture) would be much appreciated.
    Thanks Much!
     
  2. Mattyrae

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    #2 Mattyrae, Aug 3, 2011
    No problems, as long as it is a Stradale TCU not a Challenge TCU.
     
  3. cwwhk

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    #3 cwwhk, Aug 3, 2011
    Challenge race car TCU has VERY harsh clutch engagement compared to even Stradale TCU. And the older Challenge TCU units do not allow PIS adjustments.
     
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    #4 Ingpr, Aug 3, 2011
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  5. Ricambi America

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    #5 Ricambi America, Aug 3, 2011
    We had a similar (maybe you?) call about this on Tuesday. Personally, I can't imagine that a Challenge TCU (or ECU for that matter) would be very tolerable on a road-going 360.
     
  6. MC DOUG

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    #6 MC DOUG, Aug 3, 2011
    I may have the ability to try it out and see.... I believe its out of a challenge stradale...but I'm not entirely sure yet of the year/model and vin. It's out of a salvaged car that the dude is bailing on. I don't want my gearbox to get harsh wear or damage, just maybe a quicker shift? I don't really know what the result will be (input here from u guys appreciated), but if it's just a simple swap and go for a few miles to check it out... Thanks guys.
     
  7. djastral69

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    #7 djastral69, Aug 3, 2011
    If it's a Stradale TCU all you have to do is install it and use a SD3 or SD2 to set the clutch wear settings and PIS setttings and that's it! I bought one for my 360 from Daniel at Ricambi and it was flawless....yes nice difference on the shifting, more crisp.
     
  8. Skidkid

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    #8 Skidkid, Aug 3, 2011
    Isn't there a pretty long thread about trying to get a Challenge TCU to work on the 360. As I recall, it isn't straight forward.
     
  9. djastral69

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    #9 djastral69, Aug 3, 2011
    It is, I've done it and it was as simple as hooking up the SD2. Let's not over think this one as it's been covered and done.
     
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    #10 Skidkid, Aug 3, 2011
    Agreed on the CS TCU. The Challenge is a completely different car. Please clarify if you used the CS or the Challenge race car parts.
     
  11. djastral69

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    #11 djastral69, Aug 3, 2011
    Oh, definitely CS and agreed on the challenge part.....serious no go for road usage.
     
  12. MC DOUG

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    #12 MC DOUG, Aug 3, 2011
    Does it matter what year of CS the TCU comes out of for my 04? thanks guys.
     
  13. MC DOUG

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    #13 MC DOUG, Aug 3, 2011
    It's a 04/CS.
     
  14. djastral69

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    #14 djastral69, Aug 3, 2011
    All CS are 04, it was the only year they made it.
     
  15. MC DOUG

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    #15 MC DOUG, Aug 3, 2011
    Thanks Dave, much appreciated!. I'm waking up..and should read more! What $ are these TCU's going for used? I also have a shot at the Calipers and roters....What $ do they run, and are they a simple bolt-on (to the modular rim set-up that I currently have), or are there other issues that crop up? THANKS MUCH.
     

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