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why does my DA run like shizzle when I put vtec ecu in?

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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 08:10 PM
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Default why does my DA run like shizzle when I put vtec ecu in?

My 1990 integra has ls vtec all obd0. When I hook up the stock ecu it runs fine just no vtec. But when I put the jdm b16a obd0 ecu with all vtec wires it breaks up? It sputters and has no power. Vtec engages and feels like a single cam z6 hittin. Has new plugs wires obd0 b16 jdm dizzy.Oh yeah it's a 95 gsr head. No CEL either
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 07:05 AM
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Default Re: why does my DA run like shizzle when I put vtec ecu in? (bigheadedhatch91)

I know somebody has to know
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 09:50 AM
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get tuned
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 12:54 PM
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maybe ummm, 1.6 ecu on a 1.8?
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 01:53 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by projectTeG &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">maybe ummm, 1.6 ecu on a 1.8?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Correct b16 ECU's will make any b18 especially a vtec'd one, run like crap.
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 05:55 PM
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we put a 00 si ecu in a 2000 coupe with supercharged gsr and it ran better then the p72 with stepdown harness. I dunno y?? Maybe the stepdown is beat. But I traded the DA yesterday for a del sol with mini me.
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