obd1 conversion...is it even worth it?

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Old May 23, 2006 | 12:45 PM
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what does converting to obd1 do? i dont see any benefits at all. thas jus me i guess
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Old May 23, 2006 | 12:47 PM
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Default Re: obd1 conversion...is it even worth it? (efyou)

if you dont know the benifits of obd1, then you have not done any reading into the subject. before you ask a question like that, know your material, and then, if you are still unsure, ask.
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Old May 23, 2006 | 12:48 PM
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Enables running different ecus and therefore more engine management programs are available. OBD1 also helps with emissions and uses newer electronics which are easier to source when they break.
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Old May 23, 2006 | 12:52 PM
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just so u know the ecu reaspons better to mods, so u get a move power better fuel mix
vtec works way better and must because there not a sohc vtec ecu for 88-91
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Old May 23, 2006 | 12:53 PM
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ok so basically its pointless for my b18a obd0 swap, ohio has no emissions anymore/ and it passed anyways. i figured it might make it run better or something.
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Old May 23, 2006 | 12:55 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by efyou &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ok so basically its pointless for my b18a obd0 swap, ohio has no emissions anymore/ and it passed anyways. i figured it might make it run better or something.</TD></TR></TABLE>

It may make it run better or if you are getting into heavy mods and need a high end engine management system you would most likely have to convert to OBD1.
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Old May 23, 2006 | 12:58 PM
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ok thx ep3 for not flaming me and actually giving me good advice and info. is it possible to be obd1 ls/vtec? what ecu would i be using then?
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Old May 23, 2006 | 01:54 PM
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a good ecu to use when considering going obd1 is a P28 ecu cause it's has no use of a knock sensor input and are very reliable for tunning it trully pays off in almost any setup ls-vtec will benefit from it
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Old May 23, 2006 | 04:06 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by si90rex &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">just so u know the ecu reaspons better to mods, so u get a move power better fuel mix
vtec works way better and must because there not a sohc vtec ecu for 88-91</TD></TR></TABLE>

you sir are an idiot. and on top of that u cant speak english.


odb1 = CROME &lt;- expletive yeah
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Old May 23, 2006 | 04:52 PM
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what is a p28 out of?
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Old May 23, 2006 | 04:58 PM
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92-95 civic ex or si.

You can tune just as well with obd0, but mehbe not as easily or with as many neat features, or with as many tuners.
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Old May 23, 2006 | 05:06 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by efyou &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ok so basically its pointless for my b18a obd0 swap, ohio has no emissions anymore/ and it passed anyways. i figured it might make it run better or something.</TD></TR></TABLE>

OBDI ECUs also tend to return better fuel economy.
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Old May 23, 2006 | 05:24 PM
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I converted my hatch over to obd1. I used to have the "famous b16 hesitation" after I converted my car over it went away and the car runs a lot better.
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Old May 23, 2006 | 05:41 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by goforbroke &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I converted my hatch over to obd1. I used to have the "famous b16 hesitation" after I converted my car over it went away and the car runs a lot better.</TD></TR></TABLE>

What is that 'famous B16A hesitation'?
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Old May 23, 2006 | 07:35 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by goforbroke &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I converted my hatch over to obd1. I used to have the "famous b16 hesitation" after I converted my car over it went away and the car runs a lot better.</TD></TR></TABLE>
o hell no...i remember that when i had my b16 lol. hmmm well maybe i might do it then. wait...i jus bought a new dizzy from dking tho...i dont wanna get another one.
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Old May 25, 2006 | 09:42 PM
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i would just sell it....... sucks but hey we all change our minds about things and learn new stuff everyday those of us that stick with it anyway
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