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Scooters - 125 to 300 => Downtown 300 => Topic started by: Ericson on June 29, 2023, 08:00:33 AM

Title: Swapping "restricted" 2011 ECU for 2009 ECU for performance gain
Post by: Ericson on June 29, 2023, 08:00:33 AM
Hi !

I have 2011 DT 300i which has power rating of 29 vs 33 hp on 2009 model due to emissions restriction. I can get my hands on used 2009 model ECU for about 50 USD. I checked parts catalogs for pre-2011 and aft-2011 models and internal engine parts have the same numbers ( piston, head, etc ). Throttle body assembly also shares similar part number between "new" and "old" power rating.

2011 model uses 39200-LEA7-E05 ECU while 2009 model uses 39200-LEA7-E00 ECU.

So I came up with idea of swapping ECUs and see what happens. What do you guys think ?
Title: Re: Swapping "restricted" 2011 ECU for 2009 ECU for performance gain
Post by: CROSSBOLT on June 29, 2023, 11:04:21 AM
Hi !

I have 2011 DT 300i which has power rating of 29 vs 33 hp on 2009 model due to emissions restriction. I can get my hands on used 2009 model ECU for about 50 USD. I checked parts catalogs for pre-2011 and aft-2011 models and internal engine parts have the same numbers ( piston, head, etc ). Throttle body assembly also shares similar part number between "new" and "old" power rating.

2011 model uses 39200-LEA7-E05 ECU while 2009 model uses 39200-LEA7-E00 ECU.

So I came up with idea of swapping ECUs and see what happens. What do you guys think ?
Worth a try!
Title: Re: Swapping "restricted" 2011 ECU for 2009 ECU for performance gain
Post by: Kymco Symco on June 29, 2023, 06:55:25 PM
for that small amount of money i would buy it  & try it....can' do any harm
Title: Re: Swapping "restricted" 2011 ECU for 2009 ECU for performance gain
Post by: Ericson on October 02, 2023, 06:37:33 PM
Hi !

I wanted to report that swapping ECU is the way to go if you are having issues with mid throttle hesitation or "micro-pulls" with post 2011 ECU's. That was the main reason why I deceided to swap ECUs. I tried to rotate MAF sensor before but that didn't help. I made now 3000 km with "new old" ECU and I'm so sure that I will never go back to 2011 restricted ECU so I sold it 8)

Engine is pulling forward constantly no matter how wide I open the throttle. I can't feel any additional HP or torque. ( 2009 33 hp vs 2011 29 hp ).  My fuel MPG went down from 75 to 71.
Title: Re: Swapping "restricted" 2011 ECU for 2009 ECU for performance gain
Post by: izmircephastanesi on January 22, 2024, 03:16:39 PM
Hi !

I wanted to report that swapping ECU is the way to go if you are having issues with mid throttle hesitation or "micro-pulls" with post 2011 ECU's. That was the main reason why I deceided to swap ECUs. I tried to rotate MAF sensor before but that didn't help. I made now 3000 km with "new old" ECU and I'm so sure that I will never go back to 2011 restricted ECU so I sold it 8)

Engine is pulling forward constantly no matter how wide I open the throttle. I can't feel any additional HP or torque. ( 2009 33 hp vs 2011 29 hp ).  My fuel MPG went down from 75 to 71.

how can i find 2009 ECU?
Title: Re: Swapping "restricted" 2011 ECU for 2009 ECU for performance gain
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on January 24, 2024, 06:21:30 PM
how can i find 2009 ECU?
Ebay - or national motorcycle recycle yards?

Stig
Title: Re: Swapping "restricted" 2011 ECU for 2009 ECU for performance gain
Post by: JJJoseph on March 11, 2024, 08:51:18 AM
how can i find 2009 ECU?
Do you have the Kymco part #?  Just plunk it into your browser search and sources will pop up like magic.