Yes, the memory adapter isn't sold alone. $219 is for a stage1av1 which is a memory adapter loaded with a ROM with the Stage1av1 firmware, a grommet, and a small length of wire with a gold sleeve connector so you can use a switch to run the 2nd tune which is stored on the same ROM instead of the default tune. The 2nd tune has a different fuel map which can help if you are running nitrous oxide or racing extensively. On the street you won't notice the difference between the tunes and it's not worth bothering installing the gromet, wire, or a switch.
If the stage1av1 doesn't fix your problem or you don't like it you can return it as long as you do so promptly. Though you might run into a problem going back to stock if you aren't handy at soldering and your ECU doesn't already have a factory tsb ROM in it. You can't remove the stage1 unless you can either reconnect the resistor you have to clip to activate the socket in the ECU or have a TSB ROM to install in the socket.
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Originally Posted by steveherman
that would suck and be awesome all at the same time.
i have kinda put off getting themt and been chasing the problem with the inexpensive fixes.
which all together have been expensive... probably more expensive than both the tcu and ecu adapter combined.
does the memory adapter for $219 include the stage1av1 chip?
damn... now not sure... i would hate to spend 518 (for both) and be in same boat.
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