Has anyone passed emissions with a mini me head swap?
10-03-2007, 01:42 PM
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Has anyone passed emissions with a mini me head swap?
z6 head onto whatever comes in the 93 dx model. If people from georgia can chime in that will be great. Thanks.
10-04-2007, 03:09 PM
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Re: (Elrusodan)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Elrusodan »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Did you just run it without VTEC to pass emissions only?</TD></TR></TABLE>
^^^ Yup.
^^^ Yup.
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10-04-2007, 03:12 PM
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But is there a way to run VTEC without changing the ECU?
Maybe use some separate VTEC controller? Or just run a button that will activate VTEC solenoid when you press it?
Sorry if my questions sound dumb, im a noob (look at my avatar)
Maybe use some separate VTEC controller? Or just run a button that will activate VTEC solenoid when you press it?
Sorry if my questions sound dumb, im a noob (look at my avatar)
10-04-2007, 03:14 PM
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Re: (Elrusodan)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Elrusodan »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">But is there a way to run VTEC without changing the ECU?
Maybe use some separate VTEC controller? Or just run a button that will activate VTEC solenoid when you press it?
Sorry if my questions sound dumb, im a noob (look at my avatar)</TD></TR></TABLE>
You can activate VTEC without a VTEC ECU (or chipping your ECU) by using a VTEC controller or an RPM activated switch. I wouldn't suggest either method though. You can chip your ECU for $30 and have somebody burn and mail you a chip for $10.
Maybe use some separate VTEC controller? Or just run a button that will activate VTEC solenoid when you press it?
Sorry if my questions sound dumb, im a noob (look at my avatar)</TD></TR></TABLE>
You can activate VTEC without a VTEC ECU (or chipping your ECU) by using a VTEC controller or an RPM activated switch. I wouldn't suggest either method though. You can chip your ECU for $30 and have somebody burn and mail you a chip for $10.
10-04-2007, 03:16 PM
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Re: (Elrusodan)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Elrusodan »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Another question: Does it have to be a Z6 head, or can it be a Y8 or even those HX heads? Just wondering...</TD></TR></TABLE>
A y8 head will work. I don't know if the HX heads will, but I don't think it would be worth it (not that a min-me is in the first place).
A y8 head will work. I don't know if the HX heads will, but I don't think it would be worth it (not that a min-me is in the first place).
10-04-2007, 03:20 PM
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Re: (Sleepy86o)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Sleepy86o »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">wow theres a big diffrence between the two ecu. Was there a diffrence in drivablility with the po6? Did it bog or anything?</TD></TR></TABLE>
The p06 seemed to make the car run better, but slower. Obviously without using the more aggressive cam lobes, the car is useless after you exceed a certain engine speed.
I have a slightly rough idle with the p28 which I was never able to fix. I tried adjusting the cam and ignition timing, but nothing seemed to eliminate the problem. This is probably why my emission numbers were so shitty.
The p06 seemed to make the car run better, but slower. Obviously without using the more aggressive cam lobes, the car is useless after you exceed a certain engine speed.
I have a slightly rough idle with the p28 which I was never able to fix. I tried adjusting the cam and ignition timing, but nothing seemed to eliminate the problem. This is probably why my emission numbers were so shitty.
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I would rather save the original ECU for passing smogs and drive with some VTEC controller.
But then those emission numbers posted above seem pretty high. Could that kill my cat in a couple years? I guess I would also need to get a different cat or a pipe to replace it. I just saw some cheap "high-flow" cats on ebay for $40 another day...
But then those emission numbers posted above seem pretty high. Could that kill my cat in a couple years? I guess I would also need to get a different cat or a pipe to replace it. I just saw some cheap "high-flow" cats on ebay for $40 another day...
10-04-2007, 03:25 PM
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Re: (Elrusodan)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Elrusodan »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I would rather save the original ECU for passing smogs and drive with some VTEC controller.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I'd rather keep my ECU and get a VTEC ECU, or chip my ECU and have one chip make it act like a p06 and another to make it act like a p28. Either route will be a lot cheaper than getting a shitty VTEC controller.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Elrusodan »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">But then those emission numbers posted above seem pretty high. Could that kill my cat in a couple years? I guess I would also need to get a different cat or a pipe to replace it. I just saw some cheap "high-flow" cats on ebay for $40 another day...</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes, I'm pretty sure it could kill your cat eventually. All that unburnt fuel could not be good for it. I'm not sure what exactly is causing the emissions results to be so much higher with the p28.
By the way, those eBay "high flow cats" are just test pipes.
I'd rather keep my ECU and get a VTEC ECU, or chip my ECU and have one chip make it act like a p06 and another to make it act like a p28. Either route will be a lot cheaper than getting a shitty VTEC controller.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Elrusodan »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">But then those emission numbers posted above seem pretty high. Could that kill my cat in a couple years? I guess I would also need to get a different cat or a pipe to replace it. I just saw some cheap "high-flow" cats on ebay for $40 another day...</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes, I'm pretty sure it could kill your cat eventually. All that unburnt fuel could not be good for it. I'm not sure what exactly is causing the emissions results to be so much higher with the p28.
By the way, those eBay "high flow cats" are just test pipes.
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