are the ex and lx TCU the same for 96-97?

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Jan 1, 2008 | 06:13 PM

sony224422

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are the ex and lx TCU the same for 96-97?

I want to swap heads and ecus for vtec and a lower mileage head, but i was just wondering if the TCU is the same for the EX as it is for the LX. I would assume so since the transmissions are the same, but just figured i'd make sure.

Jan 1, 2008 | 08:42 PM

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Re: are the ex and lx TCU the same for 96-97? (sony224422)

yes

Jan 2, 2008 | 05:52 AM

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Re: are the ex and lx TCU the same for 96-97? (YeuEmMaiMai)

96-97 Accords don't have a separate TCU (well 4-cylinders anyway). Transmission control is inside the ECU. If you are going VTEC you will need to get a new ECU.