1-Q. How much is the ECU Upgrade?
1-A. Call us for the price of your ECU upgrade.

2-Q. How long does it take to upgrade the ECU?
2-A. Please allow 2 hours to upgrade the ECU. The procedure is complex and requires diagnostics time before the upgrade. In all cases, the upgrade will be done while you wait.

3-Q. Is the ECU upgrade detectable?
3-A. No, it is totally invisible.

4-Q. How will it affect my dealer warranty?
4-A. No, the ECU upgrade does not invalidate the manufacturer 3yr / 60K warranty

5-Q. Will the upgrade affect my insurance?
5-A. Technically it does, but the ECU upgrade is undetectable. It is up to you to notify your insurance company.

6-Q. What is involved in the upgrade?
6-A. Depending on your car, your ECU is either reprogrammed through the diagnostic port, or the EPROM in the ECU is reprogrammed with the ECU out of the car.

7-Q. What warranty is offered?
7-A. The ECU upgrade is guaranteed for life.

8-Q. Does the upgrade result in any adverse effects on the engine or transmission?
8-A. No. Reliability and longevity are not compromised at all. Your driving style and maintenance routine will determine the reliability and longevity of your vehicle, whether it is standard or upgraded.

9-Q. Why doesn't the manufacturer upgrade the ECU from the factory?
9-A. Because they need to build in tolerance for owner abuse and to minimise cost. The engine must cope with poor petrol, lack of servicing, and general abuse. If you service the car regularly, use high grade fuel, and change the oil regularly, the engine can be optimised for better performance without compromising reliability.

10-Q. What petrol should I use once the ECU is upgraded?
10-A. We always recommend Shell Optimax. If not available, we recommend Super Unleaded, then a branded Premium Unleaded. You should avoid supermarket petrol at all cost. The petrol ECU upgrades are designed for 98 RON fuel.

11-Q. Will my fuel economy change?
11-A. Fuel economy with the RICA ECU upgrades will improve in 99% of cases. Expect approximately 10% better fuel economy. Most of our customers have seen an extra 4 - 6 mpg.

12-Q. Do I need a performance exhaust or a race-cat?
12-A. No! A performance exhaust or race-cat is entirely optional. You will get slightly better performance with one though.

13-Q. What about an induction kit?
13-A. You should remove your induction kit, replace it with the standard air box and fit a performance panel filter. Most induction kits draw hot air from the engine bay which results in a decrease in power.

14-Q. Can I use a bleed valve with my turbo engine when the ECU is upgraded?
14-A. No. Our ECU reprogram increases the boost, and therefore no bleed-valve is required. If you have one fitted, it will need to be removed before the ECU is upgraded.