Im pretty sure the answer is no, It is designed to run with 02 and up electrical system, i think you would have to have a wrx engine swap with 02 wrx harness.
But I guess its personal preference, some people like them most people do not. I would suggest you check out questions of Nasioc concerning the ECU questions.
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