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@chines1

I totally get why you use factory ECUs. Their startup, warmup, and drivability are VERY hard to match. Their ease-of-use, impossible to match.

Aftermarket is more flexible, but requires way more TIME. You don't have the time in your endless car-building to devote to tuning. I'm going through this right now with my EFI. It's not easy as it is my first, but I'm getting there making little advances. Warm, the engine drives great, I'm probably 80% there. Once it's polished warm I'll start on the cold start/warmup curves. Did I say this takes time?

The immobilizer thing is going to come to a head though, just like the chassis thing you've already tackled: getting away from the VW frame/pan/suspension roots. A non-factory ECU is going to be a necessity for performance.

RE: CV joints:

On my Cayman, the axles are angled forward about 10 degrees or so. I'm sure it is to provide decent legroom in the mid-engine dimensions. Your plan sounds perfect for dealing with the additional length of the Boxster motor. Carry on.

Last edited by DannyP
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