I thought I would share my Hondata Install with everyone on this board. At the same time, I also installed the Techedge v1.0 Wideband O2 system and sensor to work with the Hondata. I have to say, I have done a ton of reading on this board about Hondata install so most of this install success is because of the help of all of you.

Now here are some pictures:

Here is a view of the interface box install underneath the glove box by the vent fan. I didn't want to hack up my glove box nor did I want to take anything out of it because I cram a bunch of CD's and stuff in there. You can't see the interface box unless you stick your head under the glove box a little. However, you cans till see the interface box light plain as day. The LED are pretty bright on the interface box.


Another shot:


Here is a shot from the other side under the dash.


If you didn't notice, I circled in this picture my quick remove Wideband Setup idea. I used 2 pairs of Deans connectors to connect to the power on the ECU and for the Wideband Signal and ground. These connectors have been around for years in the Radio Control Car buisness (Which I race semi-professionally) so this was an easy way to allow me to quickly remove the Wideband O2 box and display when I was done tuning. Best part, two pairs of these plugs is <$4!!


Quick ECU Shot:


Here is a shot with the Romulator hooked up (I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE ROMULATOR BY THE WAY!!!!)


Here is a full dash shot:


Now, this was my idea and it works like a charm. Instead of using the ugly red interface button, I wanted to do something different and factory looking. So, I found a JDM EG Fog Light Switch on ebay for like $25 and bought it. My buddy who helped me install (who is a professional audio installer) made this switch into a mometary switch like Hondata requires. Walla. Factory looking hondata reset button. It is circled in red.


Here is just a picture of the car since I know some of you would like to see what it looks like.


I am in the process of putting together my built motor (finally). Once built and installed, I will run N/A for about a 1000 miles then put my custom turbo stuff on that I have been collecting for about 6 or 7 months.

Just thought I would share some of my ideas and for people who like pictures, this post was for you. Let me know your comments and if you have questions, please ask away. Oh, the total time from start of the first wire splice to startup was just less than 2 hours and 20 minutes. Only 1 problem and it was my fault plugging the damn romulator in backwards!!!

I will post more pics, dyno sheet, etc when the car is finished. Hopefully by end of summer. New baby on the way soon so that take precedence.

Peace,



[Modified by ladysman, 12:29 PM 3/29/2003]


[Modified by ladysman, 12:30 PM 3/29/2003]

 

Heheh I did the same thing!! I just got my Romulator last night. Awesome tool!!
I wish Hondata would have wrote how to plug the thing in on the website. I know alot of people would not review the Transonic emulator install pics they have.
BTW for poeple: The red stripe goes toward the ECU plugs.

 

nice....

i wanna install mine stuff soon... looks clean.

btw: love that avatar....haha "the reason people buy warranty"

krazy

 

very very cool.
VERY NICE SANDALS too

 

You know, I was waiting for someone to say something about the sandals.

It was 70 degrees 2 days ago when I took the pictures. It is now 30 and snowing. Only in the midwest can you have 70 degrees and snow all in the same week forecast.

Only thing I have a problem with is I think I need to install a 1k diode on the ground O2 wire. I am getting a check engine light for the O2. Am I right?

Oh and doodoo, I used on of your posts for the install. Thanks!!!


[Modified by ladysman, 3:20 PM 3/29/2003]

 

I love it when a plan comes together...

I spoke too soon in my other post about no check light by just clicking off the O2 heater. Mine comes on if I get on the throttle pretty good. But it doesn't affect driving, just an annoying light.

Its wierd how the TE interacts with RomEditor. Its like the voltage is shows the Lambda more precise in RE and Logger. I think a more accurate conversion table will give better values. Just a thought....

 

I am going to play with the techedge more when it gets warmer outside. It is unseasonably cold here right now. The high here yesterday was like 30 and it snowed.
Doodoo, I will keep in touch with how mine is working.

 

I like the mud gaurds
nice install btw

 

Funny you say that, I was thinking of taking the rears off.

 

My rear mudguards are still on, but I removed the front ones because they were scraping when I went over dips and bumps in the road at moderate speeds.

 

leave the mudguards,, i wish i had mine i have the wings west skirts and you cant use them with that, anyhow, nice setup, looks exactly like my hatch, good luck

 

Great post

This is what honda-tech is about.

 

much props to your setup dude. very CLEAN ride with the power to back it up. nice nice ride.

 

Thats a very clean hatch, I love hatches when there done nicely

 

Nice work....very professionally done

clear car also

 

whats the romulator for? How much does it cost and where would someone buy it?

 

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try here or here

 

hondata wont sell it to you....but any dealer will.

Edit : actually my mistake they will...i thought u were talking about the romchip

 

looks very nice and clean.