B18A ECU to run a mini-me?

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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 09:34 PM
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Default B18A vs Si (OBD0) ECU to run a mini-me?

Title didn't edit on the actual board, i'm trying to decide which is better to use, the EF Si, or the B18A ECU.

Appologies for posting as many threads as i have been for a mini-me, but i've collected almost everything i need aside from the ECU, the deal fell through on the B16 ECU i posted about, but came across a B18A one or the Si one (D16A6?...whatever is in the EF Si). Just curious if there's any issues with either, and if not, which will run the car better? I'd assume the B18 would be better as it would have more injector pulse...right? I search for all the topics before posting, but nothing comes up!

Thanks for the help in advance.
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 10:04 PM
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Default Re: B18A vs Si (OBD0) ECU to run a mini-me? (O16581724 5 2 5)

The LS ecu will run the motor, but you still need something to activate VTEC. The LS ecu may cause the motor to run rich.
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 10:06 PM
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Yeah, that part i understand, i'll probably just use an RPM switch.
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 10:57 PM
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It will run really rich with the LS ecu, supposedly.
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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 12:32 AM
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What does the stock A6 ECU do for controlling a mini-me? I see i can use turboedit on an A6, but i've had a nightmare with a chipped ECU in my coupe, i want to keep it stock and use an FPR or something.

I don't know, might run a B18 ECU with a FPR to lower the pressure, i need some opinions, i want to make a purchase soon.
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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 10:38 AM
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Are you pretty set on keeping it OBD0? If not, a P28 ecu would be the way to go.
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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 10:43 AM
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Default Re: B18A vs Si (OBD0) ECU to run a mini-me? (O16581724 5 2 5)

just running a switch is completly pointless..you need the extra fuel and timing for vtec stage ..you can chip the pr4 with turboedit and set it for sohc vtec..or convert to obd1 and run a stock p28 since you dont want to chip....you can also run a pr3 b16 ecu but gotta chip it anyway to not see knock sensor or 2nd o2 otherwise you'll get codes
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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 11:13 AM
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Keeping it OBD0 most definately.

Guess i'll have to go through with chipping again, time to start reading.
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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 11:15 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Redline130 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Are you pretty set on keeping it OBD0? If not, a P28 ecu would be the way to go.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 11:16 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by O16581724 5 2 5 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> time to start reading. </TD></TR></TABLE>

read this http://xenocron.com/te.php?page=TEvtec
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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 11:19 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr.speaker &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">just running a switch is completly pointless..you need the extra fuel and timing for vtec stage ..you can chip the pr4 with turboedit and set it for sohc vtec..or convert to obd1 and run a stock p28 since you dont want to chip....you can also run a pr3 b16 ecu but gotta chip it anyway to not see knock sensor or 2nd o2 otherwise you'll get codes</TD></TR></TABLE>

Listen ip guys, this man knows his ****.

To all you guys out there running yur vtec to a switch, STOP! You are running a lean mixture and revving the motor to the heavens, if you do it long enough you WILL blow the motor. So do it right.
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