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new motor, ecu question (p28 vs. p08 w/vtec controller )

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Old 12-12-2009, 01:01 PM
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Default new motor, ecu question (p28 vs. p08 w/vtec controller )

i am soo ordering a jdm d15b, and was wondering would using a vtec controller
on the p08 b a bad idea? i want vtec to hit sooner than 5,600. i was origianally
going to use my p28 from the z6 but u guys said that may cause problems
with a sensor the d15b doesn't have and the z6 does.
what do u guys think i should do?
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Default Re: new motor, ecu question (p28 vs. p08 w/vtec controller )

P08 is a Vtec ECU, as a matter of fact its the correct ECU for the OBD1 D15B Vtec. I assume you meant P06? Non Vtec OBD1 D15B7 ECU? Vtec controllers suck, they're a hack at best, the only way to have vtec function properly is using a Honda Vtec ECU. The sensor you are refering to is most likely the Vtec pressure switch, The OBD1 version of the D15B Vtec (the one you want) comes with a vtec pressure switch. Your best bet is to just run your P28, it will run fine, i've been running mine that way for 2 years now. Ideally get it tuned.
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Default Re: new motor, ecu question (p28 vs. p08 w/vtec controller )

i do in fact mean p08, i know it's a vtec ecu, but i was worried about
5,600 vtec engmt vs. 4,800 that's all.
so the p28 will be fine and i shouldn't have drivability issues?
o and yes i'm planning on getting the jdm d15b vtec from the old vti
from hmotors.
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Default Re: new motor, ecu question (p28 vs. p08 w/vtec controller )

Like eg8 mentioned, the best way to alter when vtec hits is to get tuned. But hitting vtec too soon might leave you haning in the higher rpm's.
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Default Re: new motor, ecu question (p28 vs. p08 w/vtec controller )

hmm good point, thank's!
i'm just gonna get the motor, get it in and make sure everything works
before i go messin with it. then once it's in a can hit u guys up for help
and possibly one of u can hook me up with a tune. i can get a chipped ecu
shipped from jk-tuning for under $200 so let me know what u tuners can do for me
come spring time. i'm in pa, the erie/pittsburgh area. but will travel for a good tune
no doubt!
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Evans tuning is in the philly area i think
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