Choosing an ECU for a LSVTEC build
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Choosing an ECU for a LSVTEC build
Hey guys I have a 1997 Honda Civic Hatchback with a b18b1 block and a 2000 b18c1 gsr head. I’m a little confused on what I should run for an ecu. So far I’ve come up with the idea to run a p72 with a obd2a-obd2b conversion harness to make it work and then get a Hondata chip later down the road. Not sure if that’s the right way to go about doing it or is anyone else knows of a better ecu to run.
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Re: Choosing an ECU for a LSVTEC build
Hondata/Neptune and other chips only work with OBD1 ECU.
You need to get an OBD1 P72 or P28, and run an OBD2 -> OBD1 conversion harness.
Note that if you live in California, you will not pass emissions with this setup.
You need to get an OBD1 P72 or P28, and run an OBD2 -> OBD1 conversion harness.
Note that if you live in California, you will not pass emissions with this setup.
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Re: Choosing an ECU for a LSVTEC build
I previously used a chipped P06 w/VTEC added which can be bought for around $100. Check OfferUp & or CL, but make sure to test the ECU out before buying. As for the chip/tune; I used a base-map chip ordered from HAMotorSports until I was able to get a tune and/or Hondata. (I Eventually I picked up a P28 with a Hondata S300 v3 and got it tuned)
- I would try and stick to a P72 or P28 like suggested above.
- As for your specific chassis year/setup, you're going to need an OBD2A to OBD1 conversion harness.
- And yeah, In CA, you'll need a smog guy.
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Re: Choosing an ECU for a LSVTEC build
Thank you so much lol, really helped me out there. Gonna go with a hondata chipped p28 with a conversion harness. I’m in Canada so that doesn’t affect me at all with the smog or emissions tests or whatever they are lol .
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