Honda Civic (2006 - 2015) 2006 - 2015 Civic Forums

ECU reflash, is it worth it?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 4, 2006 | 11:46 AM
  #1  
chris sheppard's Avatar
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
From: winnipeg, mb, CANADA
Default ECU reflash, is it worth it?

i am waiting to recieve my ecu back from hondata, i have an, AEM CAI ..
DC sports race header and cat back system on my 06 SI. does any one know what i should expect performance wise..
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2006 | 11:51 AM
  #2  
Nohawk's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,263
Likes: 0
From: Arl, TX
Default Re: ECU reflash, is it worth it? (chris sheppard)

If you look in the Hondata website, you will see some dynos with an intake/heat shield and with DCRH/exhaust. With all three, you should be getting more than 30 whp. You should also consider doing the heat shield as well. Only $50 with 2-3 install.
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2006 | 12:34 PM
  #3  
WILD_WILL's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,811
Likes: 0
From: Westchester, NY
Default Re: ECU reflash, is it worth it? (Si 4 Life)

I would get the re-flash but i am not sacrificing high rpm vtec no way !
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2006 | 12:40 PM
  #4  
Type X's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 12,618
Likes: 0
From: New Jersey
Default Re: ECU reflash, is it worth it? (WILD_WILL)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by WILD_WILL &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I would get the re-flash but i am not sacrificing high rpm vtec no way !</TD></TR></TABLE>

So you'd rather only have VTEC from 6200-8k
Rather than 4500-8700k?....

any reason why?
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2006 | 12:48 PM
  #5  
WILD_WILL's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,811
Likes: 0
From: Westchester, NY
Default Re: ECU reflash, is it worth it? (Type X)

I spoke 2 a couple of kids at a meet last week they said you can hardly hear it kick in and they didn't feel that much more power beside a slight increase but not hearing it scream that kills it for me !
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2006 | 01:09 PM
  #6  
MonkeyConQueso's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 510
Likes: 0
From: Seattle, WA, USA
Default Re: ECU reflash, is it worth it? (WILD_WILL)

Whatever floats your boat WILD_WILL. I'd happily trade my "kick in the pants" at 6k for 30 more WHP, thank you very much.
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2006 | 01:11 PM
  #7  
WILD_WILL's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,811
Likes: 0
From: Westchester, NY
Default Re: ECU reflash, is it worth it? (MonkeyConQueso)

LOL i know i guess i am the only 1 !
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2006 | 01:21 PM
  #8  
06fg2's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 64
Likes: 0
Default Re: ECU reflash, is it worth it? (WILD_WILL)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by WILD_WILL &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> but not hearing it scream that kills it for me ! </TD></TR></TABLE>

Being fast &gt; sounding fast. I'd take horsepower gains over noise ANY DAY.
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2006 | 01:25 PM
  #9  
WILD_WILL's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,811
Likes: 0
From: Westchester, NY
Default Re: ECU reflash, is it worth it? (06fg2)

I am more into the sweet sounds it makes after adding my injen sri intake the car is fast enough for me as it is i might turbo/SC down the road for now i am happy with what the car is giving me.
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2006 | 01:47 PM
  #10  
95ProjectEJ1's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 42,930
Likes: 0
From: Fullerton to Placentia
Default Re: ECU reflash, is it worth it? (Type X)

From 6700 down to 4500? How much are we talking about for this reflash? I love the sweet sound of vtec, but for 30 more hp i would trade "sounding fast" for "being fast". I do love the sound of vtec though 8)
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2006 | 02:03 PM
  #11  
integragsrturbo's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,117
Likes: 0
From: nj
Default Re: ECU reflash, is it worth it? (95ProjectEJ1)

I have the reflash and i think its worth the money it gives u more mid range and power. I have a injen sri and greddy evo2 cat back.
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2006 | 02:41 PM
  #12  
95ProjectEJ1's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 42,930
Likes: 0
From: Fullerton to Placentia
Default Re: ECU reflash, is it worth it? (integragsrturbo)

I would imagine you would break 14's with H/I/E and the reflash considering and a best time of 14.2 was hit with just intake from the persons slips show? Definitely something i would be interested in once i purchase my Si.
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2006 | 02:58 PM
  #13  
integragsrturbo's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,117
Likes: 0
From: nj
Default Re: ECU reflash, is it worth it? (95ProjectEJ1)

my friend went 13.9 and ill be there soon
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2006 | 03:22 PM
  #14  
Demonis's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 2,510
Likes: 0
From: Ft Worth, Tx, USA
Default

I feel the same way Wild_Will does except the only reason im not getting the reflash is because i plan on going turbo later, likely AJP, so no use really.
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2006 | 04:42 PM
  #15  
hawaiian06si's Avatar
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
From: lima, OH, usa
Default

i have the evo 2 cat back and dc race header and im waiting for the comptech ice box intake to come out. is it going to be OK if i get the reflash and then get the intake, or not.
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2006 | 06:04 PM
  #16  
Nohawk's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,263
Likes: 0
From: Arl, TX
Default Re: ECU reflash, is it worth it? (WILD_WILL)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by WILD_WILL &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I spoke 2 a couple of kids at a meet last week they said you can hardly hear it kick in and they didn't feel that much more power beside a slight increase but not hearing it scream that kills it for me ! </TD></TR></TABLE>

Why are you listening to kids? Plus, did they even have intake, headers, exhaust or a combination? If not, then they wouldn't see any performance difference. In fact, you loose power.
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2006 | 07:03 PM
  #17  
spoonlongblock's Avatar
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 844
Likes: 0
From: Catonsville, MD, 21043
Default Re: ECU reflash, is it worth it? (chris sheppard)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by chris sheppard &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i am waiting to recieve my ecu back from hondata, i have an, AEM CAI ..
DC sports race header and cat back system on my 06 SI. does any one know what i should expect performance wise..</TD></TR></TABLE>

yes it si worth it don't listen to wild will or anyone that doesn't have the flash. Trust me you will like what you bought trust me it is a sound investment. Yeah it lowers VTEC to 4.5k and yeah it is harder to hear iVTEC but that is the point the power curve is more linear. I made the most power at the cars originall IVTEC point, 6K where my power curve jumped 30 hp and 15 lb ft of tq.
Reply
Old Dec 5, 2006 | 07:14 AM
  #18  
Fa1's Avatar
Fa1
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 587
Likes: 0
From: San Francisco, CA
Default Re: (Demonis)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Demonis &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I feel the same way Wild_Will does except the only reason im not getting the reflash is because i plan on going turbo later, likely AJP, so no use really.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Hondata usually offers upgrade programs.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
stpacura
Forced Induction
5
Mar 10, 2008 10:09 AM
SLiCkNiCk
Honda Civic (2006 - 2015)
9
Oct 9, 2006 12:57 PM
HondaPH22
Honda S2000
3
Oct 8, 2006 09:41 AM
WILD_WILL
Honda Civic (2006 - 2015)
8
Sep 2, 2006 05:57 AM
SBI 1
Tech / Misc
1
Oct 21, 2003 08:54 AM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 08:24 PM.