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Jan 25, 2009 | 01:31 PM

wes91crx

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B16 computer question

Im thinkin bout buyin a ef dx hatch with a b16a, but it says it needs a computer. will my 88 crx dx computer work to get it home?

Jan 25, 2009 | 01:35 PM

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Re: B16 computer question

it would but i wouldnt recommend doing it!!

Jan 25, 2009 | 01:42 PM

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what possible harm could it cause, then what computer for obd0 do i need to get?

Jan 25, 2009 | 01:54 PM

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Re: B16 computer question

i got a b16a2 in my crx. when i did the swap i need to get a jumper harness and a p28 ecu.

Jan 25, 2009 | 02:11 PM

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you have a b16a2 which is obd1, the one in the hatch is obd0

Jan 25, 2009 | 02:31 PM

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Re: B16 computer question

The DX ECU and the B16 ECU have totally different fuel maps, rev limits, timings, etc. Different cams, compression, all that stuff. It could cause some severe issues

Jan 25, 2009 | 03:19 PM

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Re: B16 computer question

if im not mistakein your gonna need b16 jdm ecu or do the same thing i did with the jumper harness

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