DarkBB4

hey im getting my lude tunedon the dyno VIA VAFC 2

I opted for the vafc, just because its cheap, easy to install... and EASY To sell, if i need to... Anyways... Im just wondering what a few last minute things i can do before I get tuned.

My mod list:

h22a1:
- Apexi Short Ram Intake
- MR header
- Test pipe
- 2.25 exhaust with 2.36 RSR axleback
- JUN flywheel
- Exedy organic clutch
-NGK blue wires
-Denso Plugs

Recent stuff done within 5k miles (or less)
-Spark plugs
-Distributor Cap +Rotor
-Oil
-Tranny Flush
-Fuel Filter


Ok, well Im just wondering what kinds of supporting mods would help on the dyno?

Injectors?
Colder Thermostat?
?????

optikal_blitz

good thread evan, i'm wondering the same about when i head over to eksten.

except i'm tuning with a socketed p28 from phearable...dunno what program they use yet.

DarkBB4

ttt

optikal_blitz

back up top, surprised there are no answers..

DarkBB4

wtf!

pr1mo_13

with that minor list of mods it doesn't seem like you would benefit very much from tuning with the vafc .. or anything for that matter. I may be wrong but usually you don't benefit much unless you have more done to the motor than that. people tune their ecu when they have more fuel and air flowing and want to get the right amounts at certain times to make the right power... do what you want but that's my opinion

DarkBB4

could you expand a little more?
with significant engine mods, I would not use the vafc, but what other kinds of mods could i do, which would most benefit me?

Drop in a new set of cams and cam gears?

homesauce

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by pr1mo_13 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">with that minor list of mods it doesn't seem like you would benefit very much from tuning with the vafc .. or anything for that matter. I may be wrong but usually you don't benefit much unless you have more done to the motor than that. people tune their ecu when they have more fuel and air flowing and want to get the right amounts at certain times to make the right power... do what you want but that's my opinion</TD></TR></TABLE>

I disagree, he has all of the "breather" mods. You can gain a lot of power by tuning now.

Just make sure your car is in tip top shape before you head to the dyno.

Prelude SIR-T

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by pr1mo_13 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I may be wrong but usually you don't benefit much unless you have more done to the motor than that.</TD></TR></TABLE>

i belive the same thing unless you have put in cams, pistons, or turbo/supercharged it then there is really no need. so unless you have gone into the motor, but tuning it will never be a bad thing it will just make it work smoother

DarkBB4

why would anyone in their right mind tune a turbo/built na car with a vafc?

the vafc (as far as i know) is designed to help tune cars with more "minimal" breather mods (i.e.h)

Prelude SIR-T

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DarkBB4 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">why would anyone in their right mind tune a turbo/built na car with a vafc? the vafc (as far as i know) is designed to help tune cars with more "minimal" breather mods (i.e.h) </TD></TR></TABLE>

i wasnt saying for the vafc set up i was just getnerally saying when you go turbo or charge it then you should for sure get tuned you will probably be using the hondata s200 set up

jmcmil6

i would go to a tuner than can burn u a custom tune for ur ecu the afc, might help some.. but u can get quite a bit of gain from a program, cause you can change timing maps, etc

DarkBB4

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jmcmil6 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i would go to a tuner than can burn u a custom tune for ur ecu the afc, might help some.. but u can get quite a bit of gain from a program, cause you can change timing maps, etc</TD></TR></TABLE>

I know, and i undersand that, but i explained in the first post that I did not want to go that route. The title of the thread, was directed at, what othe rmods could i do within the next week.... to gain more hp

optikal_blitz

finally, some answers.. if i may interject though-

someone that knows about tuning w/ a socketed (p28) ecu drop me a pm plllllllease.

for more VAFCII answers.

jmcmil6

i have a ericks racing p28 sittin in my garage..( i switched) to an AEM EMS... too bad ur not closer, i would let you try it out to see if thats something you would like.. im sure you would, especially compared to the afc.. i think it works better w/ more mods.. ie small turbo set-ups and cam profiles, etc...