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Old Jan 27, 2002 | 08:20 AM
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Default Experience with Skunk2 ECU

Here is the setup I will be ordering on my returns
Skunk2 Stage II cams
Supertech Valves (flat)
Supertech Springs/Retainers
Skunk2 Cam Gears
Skunk2 ECU (9500rpm)
Fields FUEL/VTEC controller

On Order:
Apex-i N1 cat back exhaust
Test Pipe
Magnacor 8.5mm Wires

As most of you I have not seen any dyno's on the Stage II cams but I'm sure they are going to need a higher rev limit than 8k. Does anyone have good feedback on this ECU?

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Old Jan 27, 2002 | 12:23 PM
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Hey you gots pretty much same setup I want. Why aren't you going with the Skunk2 springs/retainers/valves? Just curious. I have ECU, so far it's good. Runs really rich though, but you can fix with your controller. With the setup you got, you should be safe to rev up to 9500. Make sure you get the cams professionally installed though. Last thing you need is cams breaking and bye bye motor.
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Old Jan 27, 2002 | 02:57 PM
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the program is indeed good similar to mugen, it does run rich but it makes power,

if interested I offer the program for much less then the ecu
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Old Jan 27, 2002 | 03:36 PM
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How much do you offer the program for? I'm going with the Supertech springs/retainers because they are cheaper and stronger,I believe. Also the valves are flat instead of "cupped" to allow for a tad bit higher c/r.
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Old Jan 27, 2002 | 05:15 PM
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Also since it runs rich have you lost alot of gas milage?
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Old Jan 28, 2002 | 01:09 PM
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Yeah I have noticed a loss in gas mileage, but it's not so bad until you start having speed spasms and flooring it everywhere. You'll find the powerband is wider as well and you stay in it longer.
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Old Jan 28, 2002 | 08:16 PM
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Now I hear that I should use all skunk2 produts...retainer,valves,springs... I guess I will pay the extra.
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Old Jan 29, 2002 | 12:42 AM
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Now I hear that I should use all skunk2 produts...retainer,valves,springs... I guess I will pay the extra.
it's always good to keep products together that were r&d'd together..

The stage2s perform well into 9500, however, 9k is run by a local hybrid with a similar setup, just for simplicity.. Bottom-line, take it up to 10k on a dyno and adjust accordingly.. 10k will not be a problem with your proposed valvetrain setup, just don't get used to it..


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Old Jan 29, 2002 | 08:28 AM
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mummm 10k
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