I have a D16y8 auto civic with a couple of bolt-ons and looking to upgrade...

I have a ported/shaved head...which I haven't put on yet...

because I'm worried about the tuning issue...?

any advice would be greatly appreciated thank u!

 

tuning an auto is the same as tuning a 5spd... just dont expect the same numbers.

 

your the first person to tell me its actually possible!!! What the heck do I use to tune it!??? :D

 

the same software as you would a manual (crome, ectune, uberdata, hondata, etc.)

 

same as anything else

 

why would you tune an auto...swap to manual you wont be able to get as much power out of it

 

its just the hastle for now....I want to in the future tho

 

Sell ported head, get 5 speed. That's what I would do first before trying to tune an autotragic with bolt-ons.

 

^ Your best solution.

 

Don't waste your money. Just my .02.

 

The short answer is it can't be done because to in order to tune (automatic or 5 speed) you need to run an OBD1 ECU, none of which will control an OBD2 automatic tranny properly. The somewhat longer answer is you can do it if you swap you tranny for an OBD1 unit, use an OBD1 automatic throttle body, kickdown cable, 5 speed Y8 intake manifold, rewire the IACV, possibly swap out the shift cable, and do some rewire for the OBD1 tranny. Its less of a headache to just swap in a 5 speed, an obviously there are greater benefits.

 

Thanks for actually explaining it to me, I been waiting for some type of an explanation because I don't know anything about tuning...I appreciate the help guys.

 

Its possible for you to tune it with a Greddy E-manage or something like that, but really its not worth it. You just have bolt ons and you wont really get any power from tuning it like that. Convert your car to 5spd. I converted my 97 EX to 5SPD, its def worth it. The D series Auto trannys are garbage, they cant hold power and they shift slow as hell.

 

convert to manual and turbo that mother****er!!!