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[Ruggybuggy]

Well this forum is costing me more money. I was doing a little reading and discovered the info on the cold starting issues the '07's were having. Next thing you know it I'm out to the garage and discovered I don't have the updated ECU. Iboats had it for $231 but managed to buy a new complete kit for $161 after shipping. So my question is do you need to open up the engine to install the decompression spring? In the posts I read some say if doesn't make any difference. I'm looking for the person who installed just the ECM then installed the decompression spring and compared the results.

 

[cannondale27]

Just put the ECU in. I had a Cold Start ECU and sold it to someone who needed it. My 07 starts just fine using the 2 prime then start method. Save your $ and time for a good battery. The battery is critical.

 

[Ruggybuggy]

Just put the ECU in. I had a Cold Start ECU and sold it to someone who needed it. My 07 starts just fine using the 2 prime then start method. Save your $ and time for a good battery. The battery is critical.

So you don't use the updated ECU? Temps here can reach into the -40 so I was concerned.

 

[cannondale27]

I dont. About coldest it has ever gotten here is -30F and that is very rare. The ECU alone will help yours start and sounds likr you may need it! Brrr

 

[Ruggybuggy]

I thought even at -30 the Phazer would have an issue starting. Why didn't you just keep the newer ECM? You didn't see a benefit in the -20 to -30 range?

 

[MNicefisher]

I just bought the updated ECU for $150 shipped and I don't plan on doing the compression springs. Can't compare because I bought the sled in April of this year. I can tell you it does start in 1/2 the time now.

 

[Ruggybuggy]

I just bought the updated ECU for $150 shipped and I don't plan on doing the compression springs. Can't compare because I bought the sled in April of this year. I can tell you it does start in 1/2 the time now.

Thanks for the reply. You probably bought the same one I did. Mine was also $150 plus $10 for shipping. I won't bother with the spring.