That Guy 32

Hello. I am new to Honda-Tech

I am swapping a D16Z6 engine and Auto tranny into my Automatic 94 Civic LX; however, I have questions regarding the ECU:

I currently have an Auto P06 ECU.

1- Can I convert it to an AUTO P28 ECU? (install VTEC components, etc...I know you can do this with manual P06 or convert the P06 to Manual and do this but I want to know for staying AUTOMATIC.)

2- Could I just install the VTEC components and run the ECU as is?

3- If I can't convert it, can I safely run the stock P06 ECU until I can find an AUTO P28 or would this be advised against?

4- Can you safely drive a VTEC engine without VTEC engaging? It never occurred to me before and wouldn't be long term...I guess this goes along with question 3.

5- Anyone selling a reasonably priced Auto P28?

It's a totally stock engine. I probably won't even do i/h/e. I just wanted an upgrade from the weak Non-VTEC D15B and now I'll probably finish the swap later today and I'll wire it for VTEC but I need to know what to do about the ECU.

Obviously, I don't know much about ECUs (especially automatic) but I'm trying to learn. Any help/tips are much appreciated!

Thanks!

PS: I do NOT want to convert this car to manual so please don't suggest it.

That Guy 32

Nobody knows anything? Does anybody know if I can at least use the stock P06 safely until I can find an Auto P28?

Hoping to have this running by tomorrow.

Ckramer

I have a 94 Civic DX it came with a 1.5 non-Vtec D15B2. I did a mini "SW" and I put a 1.6 D16z6 Vtec head and a p28 in it and I still have to hook up the Vtec it seems to run fine. As for the P06 Im sorry no help with that.

suspendedHatch

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by That Guy 32 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hello. I am new to Honda-Tech

I am swapping a D16Z6 engine and Auto tranny into my Automatic 94 Civic LX; however, I have questions regarding the ECU:

I currently have an Auto P06 ECU.

1- Can I convert it to an AUTO P28 ECU? (install VTEC components, etc...I know you can do this with manual P06 or convert the P06 to Manual and do this but I want to know for staying AUTOMATIC.)

2- Could I just install the VTEC components and run the ECU as is?

3- If I can't convert it, can I safely run the stock P06 ECU until I can find an AUTO P28 or would this be advised against?

4- Can you safely drive a VTEC engine without VTEC engaging? It never occurred to me before and wouldn't be long term...I guess this goes along with question 3.

5- Anyone selling a reasonably priced Auto P28?

It's a totally stock engine. I probably won't even do i/h/e. I just wanted an upgrade from the weak Non-VTEC D15B and now I'll probably finish the swap later today and I'll wire it for VTEC but I need to know what to do about the ECU.

Obviously, I don't know much about ECUs (especially automatic) but I'm trying to learn. Any help/tips are much appreciated!

Thanks!

PS: I do NOT want to convert this car to manual so please don't suggest it.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Search on here or Hondaswap and find the thread about how to decipher the ECU code. Then go on ebay and order yourself an automatic P28.

1. I don't know/care.

2. You don't understand what "VTEC components are". The motor will have a VTEC solenoid. You need to run two wires from it to your P28 ECU.

3. Yes.

4. Yes.

5. Ebay. They're usually a little cheaper than manual ECUs because people are stupid.