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Old Mar 10, 2013 | 06:10 PM
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Default Putting a jdm motor in my base rsx

I am getting a jdm base motor for my base rsx should I run the stock usdm ecu or should I get a jdm ecu witch will run better or will it be the same?
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Old Mar 10, 2013 | 09:12 PM
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just do Kpro, some shop sell you the ecu with Kpro installed. either way you'll wanna tune it, are you keeping your old transmission?


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Old Mar 11, 2013 | 05:11 AM
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Default Re: Putting a jdm motor in my base rsx

I don't want Lori I want to know if the motor will run better with the jdm ecu over the usdm ecu the motor will be a base rsx motor but jdm
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Old Mar 11, 2013 | 07:44 AM
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Default Re: Putting a jdm motor in my base rsx

you will need the corresponding ecu that goes with the jdm motor, usdm ecu can work but with more trouble, but kpro is the best and easiest option...

for swap questions please post in this thread,

https://honda-tech.com/forums/acura-rsx-dc5-honda-civic-ep3-32/end-all-swap-questions-thread-3127305/

do not make new threads!!!
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