what is the best ecu to use in my 96 civic dx hatch
02-02-2004, 10:01 AM
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Re: what is the best ecu to use in my 96 civic dx hatch (sauceracer247)
sorry i have a 96 civic hatch dx with a single cam vtec (pos) i need an ECU for that so that i can pass Emissions 
and im building an ls-vtec soon and i need a n ecu for that also if any one knows what the best ECU to use so that i dont get an engine lights thanks
and im building an ls-vtec soon and i need a n ecu for that also if any one knows what the best ECU to use so that i dont get an engine lights thanks
02-02-2004, 10:04 AM
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Re: what is the best ecu to use in my 96 civic dx hatch (sauceracer247)
I would think that you need to use the correct ECU for whatever motor you have. If you have a SOHC VTEC motor in a 96 hatch I would assume it's a D16y8. You need the corresponding ECM. I don't know what the code for it is.
02-02-2004, 10:11 AM
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Re: what is the best ecu to use in my 96 civic dx hatch (sauceracer247)
P2P for a D16Y8.
LS-VTEC will need a different ECU, preferably one that matches the cylinder head you plan to use. LS-VTEC building and tuning is a bit more complicated than just that though.
LS-VTEC will need a different ECU, preferably one that matches the cylinder head you plan to use. LS-VTEC building and tuning is a bit more complicated than just that though.
02-02-2004, 10:12 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MrIllegalX »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">a dx is not d16y8. its a y7. a y7's ecu is P2P. correct me if I'm wrong.</TD></TR></TABLE>
D16Y7 is P2E.
He said he has a SOHC VTEC, so we assumed D16Y8.
D16Y7 is P2E.
He said he has a SOHC VTEC, so we assumed D16Y8.
02-02-2004, 10:12 AM
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he said its a dx with a SOHC vtec motor in it. i would think you will need the P2P ecu since i would also think that you would have a d16y8
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Re: what is the best ecu to use in my 96 civic dx hatch (sauceracer247)
not sure what emmisions testing is like in your state but with stardard obd2 tesing (readiness test) if you put the p2p in your car you will not pass. you will get a cel for the evap system. ive got a mini-me in a 96 coupe using the p2p and there are actually several other issues as well. plain and simple to pass emisions leave your p2e inplace, afterwards go for the p2p. apin in the *** to do correctly!
02-02-2004, 10:43 AM
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Re: what is the best ecu to use in my 96 civic dx hatch (nub)
he has a y8 though, not a y7. he would need the correct ecu for the engine to pass emissions, and they y8 uses a P2P ecu.
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Re: what is the best ecu to use in my 96 civic dx hatch (jL iLLuZiOnz 9)
I understand he has a y8 and not a y7. what im saying is that if his car is a dx and he puts the y8 ecu in it will thow a cel = no pass. the y7 ecu will run his y8, tho with no vtec and pass. then like i said before after passing he can put the p2p in. if you still have the y7 youll want to put the injectors off it on the y8 (180cc vs 235cc) as youll be way rich with the y7 ecu and y8 injectors. im not trying to contradict anyone im telling you from personel experience.
02-02-2004, 11:19 AM
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Re: what is the best ecu to use in my 96 civic dx hatch (vtec181)
it does but since this tread is a little vauge were assuming hes putting a y8 in its place.
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Re: what is the best ecu to use in my 96 civic dx hatch (nub)
i put a 96 ex motor in it for now and i used a 96 ex ECU the problem i m having is that the engine light comes on after 2 cycles and the problem is that the gas tank in the ex and the dx were different sooooo what do i do now switch the fuel tank or cry!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: what is the best ecu to use in my 96 civic dx hatch (Targa250R)
i had the LS-VTECin my 4th gen hatch using the b16a1 ECU and it ran great i got 13.5 out of it but noe its sold and i m building another on in a 97 hatch dx but i dont know the OBD2 very well so i dont know what ECU to get
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Re: what is the best ecu to use in my 96 civic dx hatch (sauceracer247)
Your gas tank should have nothing to do with it. What codes is your car throwing??For emmisions purposes you are running the right ecu and motor for a 96 so you should be fine.
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Re: what is the best ecu to use in my 96 civic dx hatch (GRAVEDIGGER)
i just got a P2P ecu an IT seems to be running ok for now and as long the engine light does'nt come on i should be just fine , but can i use the same ECU to run my ls vtec or not ?????
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Re: what is the best ecu to use in my 96 civic dx hatch (sauceracer247)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sauceracer247 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i just got a P2P ecu an IT seems to be running ok for now and as long the engine light does'nt come on i should be just fine , but can i use the same ECU to run my ls vtec or not ?????</TD></TR></TABLE>
no...switch to an OBD2a GSR ECU from a 96-98 integra OR do an OBD2-OBD1 conversion and run a chipped P28
no...switch to an OBD2a GSR ECU from a 96-98 integra OR do an OBD2-OBD1 conversion and run a chipped P28
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Re: what is the best ecu to use in my 96 civic dx hatch (BauleyCivic)
ih have a p28 but where do i go about chipping an ecu i have heared of Kenjji????
where can i find him thanks
where can i find him thanks
02-05-2004, 01:58 AM
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Re: what is the best ecu to use in my 96 civic dx hatch (sauceracer247)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sauceracer247 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ih have a p28 but where do i go about chipping an ecu i have heared of Kenjji????
where can i find him thanks</TD></TR></TABLE>
Since your area has required emissions testing, I would suggest that you trade the P28 to someone for an OBD-2 ECU to run your LS-VTEC. It is impossible to pass emissions with an OBD-1 ECU in an OBD-2 car.
where can i find him thanks</TD></TR></TABLE>
Since your area has required emissions testing, I would suggest that you trade the P28 to someone for an OBD-2 ECU to run your LS-VTEC. It is impossible to pass emissions with an OBD-1 ECU in an OBD-2 car.
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Re: what is the best ecu to use in my 96 civic dx hatch (Targa250R)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Targa250R »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Since your area has required emissions testing, I would suggest that you trade the P28 to someone for an OBD-2 ECU to run your LS-VTEC. It is impossible to pass emissions with an OBD-1 ECU in an OBD-2 car.</TD></TR></TABLE>
yups....what he said
Since your area has required emissions testing, I would suggest that you trade the P28 to someone for an OBD-2 ECU to run your LS-VTEC. It is impossible to pass emissions with an OBD-1 ECU in an OBD-2 car.</TD></TR></TABLE>
yups....what he said
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