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Ordering a chipped ECU, Don't want to screw up.

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Old Sep 23, 2011 | 10:41 AM
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Icon3 Ordering a chipped ECU, Don't want to screw up.

I'm ordering a new ECU for my EG. I need a chipped one as I still have a stock GSR p28.

My question is..
What exactly am I looking for when it comes to getting the right one that suits my vehicle?

Car info:
Model: 93 EG Hatch
Engine: Poor mans Type R. GSR Bottom end, B16 Vtec head. GSR rods, cams Etc.

Heres a few eBay ECU's I happen to find, are they suitable for my hatch, or do people stay way from chipped ebay ecu's?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/P28-C...item27ba7bf340

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda...item3a6a918f1e

Thanks in advanced, much appreciated.
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Old Sep 23, 2011 | 10:43 AM
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Default Re: Ordering a chipped ECU, Don't want to screw up.

Does it say it adds 63 hp and 20 more mpg?

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Old Sep 23, 2011 | 10:44 AM
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Default Re: Ordering a chipped ECU, Don't want to screw up.

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Does it say it adds 63 hp and 20 mph?
What exactly do you mean?
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Old Sep 23, 2011 | 11:32 AM
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Default Re: Ordering a chipped ECU, Don't want to screw up.

stay away from them, they can and will blow an engine. Go with hondata and get a tuner to tune it. Expect to spend money, dont skimp on your car bro

If you plan on just buying a chipped ecu adn then going to get someone to tune it, and not running with that tune you get from ebay, then have fun
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Old Sep 23, 2011 | 01:10 PM
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Default Re: Ordering a chipped ECU, Don't want to screw up.

Chipped ECUs are basemaps only. Chipped ECUs off of Ebay is a no-no. Find a tuner. Get what they recommend and then take your car to them to get a proper tune. Do anything else at your own risk.
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