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TECH BASICS SYVECS ECU

Most readers will have noticed that nearly every big power Mk2 Focus is running a Syvecs ECU conversion, and there’s a good reason for that. The Mk2 ST and RS models are very tuneable and reliable too, but the standard management simply isn’t up to the job once you tune beyond the 500-550bhp mark. The reason for this is mainly due to the factory MAF (Mass Air Flow) sensor,

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