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Old 04-17-2002, 11:08 AM
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If I get a VTEC ECU INTO MY CIVIC LX WILL THAT IMPROVE PERFORMANCE? Or will it hurt my car? Any info is appreciated!!

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Old 04-17-2002, 11:13 AM
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If its chipped it wont hurt your car but its not going to really help anything. Gat a V-TEC motor than get a chipped ECU and then youll notice a BIG difference . other wise buy I/H/E or turbo the single cam. That would be $ better spent .
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I/H/E???
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someone help me out here please!!
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I/H/E???
Intake/Headers/Exhaust

You dont need a VTEC ECU on a non VTEC motor.
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VTEC ecu on a no-vtec ECU = , first check engine/CEL will pip causing the ecu to go into a safe mode, meaning running rich with alot of retarded timing
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