What type of setup did you guys have before you chipped your ECU? I haven't really started any performance work yet and was wondering what kind of setup I should have to get the most gains from an new ECU.

 

vtec 5600 redline 9500

 

header, intake, exhaust, and cams would be a good base before going to a chipped p28.

 

first, if you are going to raise your redline, get cams that will make power up to that rpm. then build your valvetrain to withstand that rpm. then, if you want your block to last, increase the deck height and get longer rods, OR get a b17a or b16a crank with longer rods... both will net you a better rod ratio. otherwise, you may be revving too high for your bottom end, and i guarantee it wont last anywhere near as long as if you hadnt raised the redline...

on another note, getting a b17a crank you will lose some displacement, but if you get a b16a crank you will REALLY lose displacement...

either way, dont just throw on some bolt ons and cams, then chip the ecu to say 9500 rpms, at least get your valvetrain up to it even if you arent gonna take the rod ratio advice...which would definitely be a good idea by the way...your block will probably only last about 1-2 years if you dont do one of the aforementioned to increase your rod ratio...but it all depends on how often you go higher than stock redline and how much higher you go ...so it will depend

hit up http://www.team-integra.net for more information on this...in the Articles section, its covered in the "Engine Package" I and II articles...

 

Thanks for the info guys.