Thread: P11 prices going up

easier to convert to a B14 ecu?

I guess, but why convert? You just put a VE in there, use the stock TB and done.

I'm guessing it's the same as a B15. Heck, put a XM ITM and have the P11 TB flange welded on as well, since you won't be using the VE IACV. Keep it clean. Can't get much easier than that.

Plenty of reasons including:

1) still the non-RR engine and easier to get replacement engine IMHO
2) NON-RR so not known to have the same MAF issues
3) ECU is not yet 32 bit so ultimately easier to mod (IE turbo or VE)
4) doesn't have the double Cats (not as starved for power) easier on emissions test, cheaper to replace O2 sensors/cats, etc.
5) The 99 is the only year with the nice sport cloth interior option on the touring that was also available without a sunroof (so maybe I should have clarified that I would only want a 99 touring 5spd cloth w/no sun roof!)
6) We have parted out a 99 so we have lots of specific to 99 parts now (99 is pretty unique on connectors, etc.)
7) We have seen 5 or 6 99s now in yards but have yet to see a newer 00+

All very good reasons. The only problem with 99's is the transmissions and no remote trunk opener. Oh and ugly wood trim on a lot of them .

But having a $1k transmission already in there is what convinced me to just go with an 00. Now I'm stuck doing a step down

Both 99 G20s we had owned had no wood on the dash

...the 1st 99 we owned was a 99 touring (so had LSD) 5spd w/sport cloth but had a sunroof.. (still sometimes regret selling that car)... but 2nd 99 was a white automatic so transmission wasn't an issue...

...we would have almost no plans to upgrade to turbo so the transmission isn't as big a deal to us (regular 5spd is just fine for a daily driver thanks)..

everyone has their own reasons for preference so that is why it is nice to have a variety available to purchase