which ECU to "unleash the beast" inside my EG?
06-04-2005, 07:52 PM
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which ECU to "unleash the beast" inside my EG?
i just baught a civic cx (but it seems the motor is VX) therefore it has vtec...dont belive me?
anyways i really want that VTEC to kick in so, i need a new ecu (im still rocking the stock CX ecu, its the way i baught it) so what are my options (price and performance-wise?)
btw: i have a VTEC harness and VTEC is plugged in, just dooing nothing, and i'm planning on a B18 in the near future, so a ECU that would work for both would be gold
anyways i really want that VTEC to kick in so, i need a new ecu (im still rocking the stock CX ecu, its the way i baught it) so what are my options (price and performance-wise?)
btw: i have a VTEC harness and VTEC is plugged in, just dooing nothing, and i'm planning on a B18 in the near future, so a ECU that would work for both would be gold
06-04-2005, 07:55 PM
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Re: which ECU to "unleash the beast" inside my EG? (BauleyCivic)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BauleyCivic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Use the ITR ECU...it gives you the most VTECH</TD></TR></TABLE>
how much will this run me?
how much will this run me?
06-04-2005, 07:56 PM
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Re: which ECU to "unleash the beast" inside my EG? (TenLarge)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TenLarge »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
how much will this run me? </TD></TR></TABLE>
$2000, its a rare JDM item
how much will this run me?
</TD></TR></TABLE>$2000, its a rare JDM item
06-04-2005, 07:58 PM
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Re: which ECU to "unleash the beast" inside my EG? (TenLarge)
92-95 civic EX ECU should work(d16z6), but im not 100% sure. what is the engine code on the block, should be towards the front of the car somewhat on the left, D----
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Re: which ECU to "unleash the beast" inside my EG? (BauleyCivic)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BauleyCivic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
$2000, its a rare JDM item</TD></TR></TABLE>
my fault for not letting this out.
im 17 and i work at a food store for minimum wage, all that saves me is that i have no rent-tuition-bills to pay. so, i was thinking along the likes of < 1000$
$2000, its a rare JDM item</TD></TR></TABLE>
my fault for not letting this out.
im 17 and i work at a food store for minimum wage, all that saves me is that i have no rent-tuition-bills to pay. so, i was thinking along the likes of < 1000$
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06-04-2005, 08:06 PM
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Re: which ECU to "unleash the beast" inside my EG? (TenLarge)
Okay, I'll stop being a jerk.
Your motor is a D15Z1, the VX engine. It doesn't have regular VTEC like D16Z6's and B16A's. How it works, is that below 2k RPM two of the intake valves shut so that the engine will run leaner and burn less fuel, enhancing the MPG. Regular VTEC motors run on 4 valves all the time and at 5,000 RPM and the intake valves open more to let more air and more fuel in. Not to mention, the VX has an EGR valve that is exclusive to that model and no other motors have.
Basically, I lied to you and you need a VX ECU. The motor won't run properly and you risk significant damage if you use any other. You can probably find one on ebay or a parts website for ~$100.
Your motor is a D15Z1, the VX engine. It doesn't have regular VTEC like D16Z6's and B16A's. How it works, is that below 2k RPM two of the intake valves shut so that the engine will run leaner and burn less fuel, enhancing the MPG. Regular VTEC motors run on 4 valves all the time and at 5,000 RPM and the intake valves open more to let more air and more fuel in. Not to mention, the VX has an EGR valve that is exclusive to that model and no other motors have.
Basically, I lied to you and you need a VX ECU. The motor won't run properly and you risk significant damage if you use any other. You can probably find one on ebay or a parts website for ~$100.
06-04-2005, 08:07 PM
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Re: which ECU to "unleash the beast" inside my EG? (TenLarge)
Ive got an uber rare JDM ecu for you, its a P5837-12. It'll even make the b18 run with vtec. Im asking $850. Let me know. 
or just get the vx ecu. Check Ebay out. 
or just get the vx ecu. Check Ebay out.
06-04-2005, 08:08 PM
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Re: which ECU to "unleash the beast" inside my EG? (BauleyCivic)
do you know the code of teh VX ecu?? ill go check whats inside right now and report back.
06-04-2005, 08:20 PM
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Re: which ECU to "unleash the beast" inside my EG? (BauleyCivic)
ok my ECU <U>is</U> a p07 maybe my civic CX is really VX?? any defining numbers in the VIN that would tell me this?
06-04-2005, 08:36 PM
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Re: which ECU to "unleash the beast" inside my EG? (stormy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by stormy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yeah it will go something like 199295JDMSUPERSUCKYACCELERATION696969</TD></TR></TABLE>
yeah i agree on the acceleration....but next spring a b18 is going in and if it lasts until the spring after that, a b18c1 or c5 (indecise) is going in, if not, another EG body will sport it.
yeah i agree on the acceleration....but next spring a b18 is going in and if it lasts until the spring after that, a b18c1 or c5 (indecise) is going in, if not, another EG body will sport it.
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Re: which ECU to "unleash the beast" inside my EG? (BauleyCivic)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BauleyCivic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
$2000, its a rare JDM item</TD></TR></TABLE> thats cheap/...
$2000, its a rare JDM item</TD></TR></TABLE> thats cheap/...
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Re: which ECU to "unleash the beast" inside my EG? (TenLarge)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TenLarge »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
yeah i agree on the acceleration....but next spring a b18 is going in and if it lasts until the spring after that, a b18c1 or c5 (indecise) is going in, if not, another EG body will sport it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
A B18
MadD TorQu3 y0!!!1!!1!
yeah i agree on the acceleration....but next spring a b18 is going in and if it lasts until the spring after that, a b18c1 or c5 (indecise) is going in, if not, another EG body will sport it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
A B18
MadD TorQu3 y0!!!1!!1!
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Re: which ECU to "unleash the beast" inside my EG? (BauleyCivic)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BauleyCivic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Use the ITR ECU...it gives you the most VTECH</TD></TR></TABLE> VTECH rules!
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Ok.... my question is... <TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TenLarge »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">my fault for not letting this out.
im 17 and i work at a food store for minimum wage, all that saves me is that i have no rent-tuition-bills to pay. so, i was thinking along the likes of < 1000$</TD></TR></TABLE>
Im 17 and make 7.30 an hour... and can hardly save enough to bullet proof my D16z6 and turbo it.. and your going to do B18c1 or a C5!!! swap... EXPLAIN to me how!!! i need to know so i cna finish my car.. i just got beat by a Toyota matrix tonight!!!
im 17 and i work at a food store for minimum wage, all that saves me is that i have no rent-tuition-bills to pay. so, i was thinking along the likes of < 1000$</TD></TR></TABLE>
Im 17 and make 7.30 an hour... and can hardly save enough to bullet proof my D16z6 and turbo it.. and your going to do B18c1 or a C5!!! swap... EXPLAIN to me how!!! i need to know so i cna finish my car.. i just got beat by a Toyota matrix tonight!!!
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Re: which ECU to "unleash the beast" inside my EG? (BLUE EH3)
lol stop clowning him, atleast hes thinking about the motor and not clear lights and big wings...sounds good in my books, just cuz he's 17 doesnt mean he thinks like one...hell the cars i see with clear lights a lot of times are 24+ year olds by the looks of it hehe
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Re: which ECU to "unleash the beast" inside my EG? (Jay-Dee-Em)
True... i hate the kids that put a wing and CAI on and think there car will do0-60 in 4.3 sec and 120 down the highway with the handling of a Formula 1 race car. lol
BTW I Love your sig.!! best thing i have seen on HT yet
BTW I Love your sig.!! best thing i have seen on HT yet
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Re: which ECU to "unleash the beast" inside my EG? (Jay-Dee-Em)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jay-Dee-Em »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">lol stop clowning him, atleast hes thinking about the motor and not clear lights and big wings...sounds good in my books, just cuz he's 17 doesnt mean he thinks like one...hell the cars i see with clear lights a lot of times are 24+ year olds by the looks of it hehe</TD></TR></TABLE>
true to that
never did see a noob get so raped with lies lol..funny stuff
and yah, ill go for the p28 ecu 50-120 bones seems about right
true to that
never did see a noob get so raped with lies lol..funny stuff
and yah, ill go for the p28 ecu 50-120 bones seems about right
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Re: which ECU to "unleash the beast" inside my EG? (EvilPinkEye)
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true to that
never did see a noob get so raped with lies lol..funny stuff
and yah, ill go for the p28 ecu 50-120 bones seems about right </TD></TR></TABLE>
who are you calling a noob when you didn't even bother to read bauleys response
read it before you or any of the previuos couple of posters go and recommend a p28
true to that
never did see a noob get so raped with lies lol..funny stuff
and yah, ill go for the p28 ecu 50-120 bones seems about right
</TD></TR></TABLE>who are you calling a noob when you didn't even bother to read bauleys response
read it before you or any of the previuos couple of posters go and recommend a p28