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Old Feb 11, 2025 | 05:13 AM
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Jaymon
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From: Tarragona
Default Re: What did you do to your Crossfire today?

I finally got my Eurocharged STAGE 1 ECU flash installed last night. One thing you should know before you even start is that you'll carry out all the procedure yourself, without any external intervention, save for the reflash file you get sent (unless there are issues, where Eurocharged will intervene via TeamViewer). A fairly simple procedure though. Just click on the link you'll get sent via email and follow instructions step by step. Do not watch videos or outdated info that is still floating around on the internet. I got myself into a little mess till I simply stuck to the instructions sent by Eurocharged. All smooth from then on...

Everything was done online:
  • Contacted them.
  • Paid via PayPal ($516.20 from Spain. VAT + OBDII cable shipping costs included. It was a Black Friday offer).
  • Downloaded their software and installed on laptop.
  • Got their OBDII cable.
  • Followed instructions and sent them my car details -the info the app got when plugged into my car- (.uic file) via email.
  • Got a file sent (.euc file), which I installed via their Eurocharged software. No issues at all (car fan went crazy for a while, but it is supposed to do that). Eurocharged will send your factory ECU setup and the performance one within the same file, so you can swap between them when/if necessary.
  • Went for a test drive. Car runs fine. First impression: a bit more power at the bottom end (revving up) of the engine, but nothing spectacular. I guess you cannot go too far on an N/A engine. Need to test it a bit more before I can give a fully informed opinion. I've read somewhere that ECU takes some mileage to readjust to the new settings. We'll see...
After MAF debaffling, throttle body upgrade, improved grounding, ECU flash, and a "sprint booster" to remove pedal lag, I am still waiting for the Needswings DCAI and oil catch can. Once installed, I hope to have improved an otherwise fun manual N/A limited Crossfire into a bit more of a "beastie thingie". I know, I know... If you want the PUSH, go for an SRT6. There's simply no available units for sale in Spain.

Thank you everybody for your previous posts regarding ECU flash. This text only intends to be my humble/personal contribution to other members who might be thinking of acquiring this mod for their N/A units.
 
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