Oh boy, what a can of worms...You got it right when you said you want a front mount...cause you don't need one.
ECU options:
1) Second hand unichip and boost module. Has some resale and is very affordable. Helped my MY99 to a 13.1 TD04 qtr and faster than enough cars on this forum to support my recommendation. Also very economical & started perfectly.
2) Ecutek...if you want to deal with the one tune fits all bs that they sell. Or spend and arm and a leg for a custom Ecutek 3..then try and resell?
3) Verso Tune?? Check with the experts this forum, should be an economical option with all the benefits of a Ecutek 3 with out the bs cost.
4) Link, Autronics and Motec in that order.
Disclosure I use a Motec M800 with a TD04 +tmic that slides down the qtr ET 12.83 at 106mph
