JDM Civic Hatch

I have a 93 Civic Hatch with a JDM B16 gen 2. I hear that the Skunk 2 ECU is really nice i just wanted to see if anyone has it and what they say about it. Good or Bad? Thanks for the help!


[Modified by JDM Civic Hatch, 8:35 PM 10/27/2002]

B18C-EJ1

You got PM

Chugger

runs strong very strong but also runs rich very rich

-Darren-

i heard that you need a v-afc for it.

Jonathan_ED3

does it kill your gas mileage?

rolow

Yes and it goes to 10,000rpm

HRILSVTEC

As long as u use a v-afc with it and get it tuned it will run great. Big improvement.

Deomonte21

I have a P28 skunk 2 chip for my GSR swap and yea the gas mileage is noticably different but feels like it pulls much harder.I would recomend also getting the Skunk 2 manifold.That also will give you a big jump in power.

Zatar69

I have the chip for my GSR (in a p28) and it does pull pretty damn good. I threw in a CTR intake cam and it got a bit better!

Oh, and I'm selling the chip on ebay right now if anyone cares:
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...tem=1782273419

JDM Civic Hatch

I was wondering what it will raise my redline to? I heard 8,500 not 10,000. thanks

B18C-EJ1

There are some guys like myself that don't recommend raising your redline unless your valvetrane, and bottom end can handle it.

If you want a skunk2 chip, I can modify it for you to keep the factory redline, and I can also change the VTEC x-over point to your liking.

PM me if you're interested.

Shft@9GSR

Does this program utilize all sensors?

for example...does the computer always run open loop? does it still take knock sensor readings to retard timing?

I have this program and was wondering these things. Also...the redline is set to 9500. (p72)

I have a fully built motor and love the program. It really pulls hard through the midrange and top end. ITR cams, stock ported intake manifold, TB, JG valvetrain and P&P'd head. Bottom consists of Eagle Rods and 85mm JE 11:1's.

After reading everyone's posts, I definately need a fuel controller.

rolow

I have a Skunk2 copy!
Just to clear that up its not a real Skunk2
Mine does red line at 10,000rpm

WAFFLES

VTEC and Rev limits can be changed by pretty much any Chipper. It's the fuel and ignition maps that are modified that make the most difference. I have a mugen program currently with a custom 8k rev limit on it, which is supposed to be 9k if it was like the real mugen program.

B18C-EJ1

No, the Skunk2 program is a modified Mugen proggy. No Knock sensor, but it does look at the 02 sensor.

Also, Skunk2 does NOT make a chip for the LS or GSR specifically. The Skunk2 chip was designed for the P30 ECU, not the P72

JDM Civic Hatch

My revlimiter is at 7 grand and i hear that the stock motor can handle at least up to 8,500. Fact or Fiction? Would it be safe runing it up to 8,500 cause i know honda motors can take a beatin but not sure about 8,500 RPM. I am runnin mobil synthetic oil i think that makes a diference. thanks

B18C-EJ1

Your stock what? LS engine? I wouldn't rev it to 8500 unless you want to rebuild it.

JDM Civic Hatch

No, its a second gen b16.

B18C-EJ1

Was it an automatic? I'm trying to figure out where you got 7k rpm.

JDM Civic Hatch

I am thinking that it has somthing to do with the ecu its a p28

JDM Civic Hatch

it was a automatic motor but now its five speed that shouldn't matter?now it has a gsr tranny...

B18C-EJ1

Yea, it matters. First off the auto b16 had crappy valve springs, so unless you've changed them, don't trust it.

Also, if you are using a P28 auto, and you have not converted to manual, that will affect the performance too.