Mike_Honda_Band

i have a 98 civic in which the motor must remain stock.....is it possible to reprogram the computer to squeeze out a little more power? if so, where in Madison, Wisconsin can i go, i've tried every number possible for dynotuned and cannot seem to reach anyone...please help

Thanks, mike

Go_Race_Your_Self

Why try to get more power on a complete stock motor?

Mike_Honda_Band

we are not allowed to have engine modifications or add-ons....This is a 4cyl oval track division and i'm trying to do what i can to keep up.

spoolie

The stock ecu for a 98....NO.

Blue light ricer box (SAFC/VAFC)....yes.

Mike_Honda_Band

So there is no way to reprogram the computer or anything to that nature?

grumblemarc

iTrader: (4)

No.

Mike_Honda_Band

Is there anything i can do at all while keeping the motor "stock"

grumblemarc

iTrader: (4)

To the computer? No.
I really don't understand how you can modify an engine and keep it stock at the same time. That isn't possible.

Mike_Honda_Band

stock meaning tech officials will not see/find it....... i've already got a light flywheel and clutch coming....what i mean by keeping it stock is not adding the cold air intake orrr...a completely different computer that doesn't look stock.....stuff of that nature.

Go_Race_Your_Self

Thats what Im saying lol

grumblemarc

iTrader: (4)

You mean cheating.
So the answer is still no.

grumblemarc

iTrader: (4)

Or you can build up the internals in case someone brings it up. Those cannot be "seen". Be prepared to spend a lot of money doing it. Also you would have to get a piggyback system or a chipped ECU to run the new setup so you're right back where you started.

Mike_Honda_Band

yes....lol i do....to try and keep up. There are 2 type R motors at the track as well. both were not in the car, one ordered from Japan. most of the cars are cheated out pretty good, just with stuff that isn't completely obvious and officials will not tear cars down and only tech what they can see.

grumblemarc

iTrader: (4)

Then buy a type R. B-series came stock in Civics. If they're not checking that well then that's you're answer.

Mike_Honda_Band

Thanks, was just looking for any tips and tricks to get what i could out of this motor without adding any major components. Have a good one

Libertariat

Maybe you should get some seat time to improve your competitiveness instead of cheating.

Mike_Honda_Band

i've had plenty of seat time, have driven late models, sportsman, hobby stocks, 4 cyl...car handles great and is as fast as it can get. If you'e ever raced, you've cheated, if you say you havent, you're full of it.