Well since im getting another motor since i blew 2 piston rings in my current one(compression test was 4 - 65 , 3 - 110 , 2 - 200 , 1 - 200), I want to ditch the blue box since i hear alot of horror stories about it. But what can i use? I have a sohc d16y7/y8 mini me in there now but a complete d16y8 is probably going to be going in there. i have the greddy 15g kit. What can i use as an alternative to the dreaded blue box?

 

How did you blow your engine while using the Blue Box?

 

wastegate tube got disconnected, but i dont like the blue box cause it gave me horrible gas mileage...since im putting a new motor in i don't want the blue box doing my management anymore

 

V-AFC Hack, Zip's SMC 500, or Hondata.

 

with the vafc hack, what all do i need?
or hondata?

 

Unless you are running aem or hondata, I would keep the blue box. Once again the blue box is not as bad as everyone makes it out to be... Way better than an fmu set-up, and much more reliable if you plan on boosting over 7-8 psi. I have not had good luck with a fmu set-up over 8 psi.. You could always try an afc-hack

 

im not sure if im going to do the install on my new engine or if im going to have a shop do it, but if i keep the box and since i only plan on boosting maybe to 8 psi(its at 6psi right now) would it be worth it to have an auto dyno'd?

 

PM sent...I'll take your blue box or trade you for my 12:1 FMU and missing link.

 

I would recommend the Hondata, I think you are in the same state as
boosted hybrid who tunes Hondata. I personally would go that route if you want to boost 8psi. I am waiting for my Hondata to come in to have it tuned on my wife's 98 Civic SOHC with the Apex Kit looking for 9psi with 440's.

 

but with hondata will i need other stuff? injectors etc..? or just plug and play

 

smc and 450cc injectors and youre set.

 

hondata

 

I was advised by a Hondata tuner that for the setup I am using to get 440's. The fuel pump was not needed. It's definetly not plug and play but like I was saying earlier, in your area you have a good tuner...

 

need 2 ask can i use the blue box on a 91 civic 1.6 sohc if so how ??????? NEED 2 KNOW ASAP

 

who's the tuner in my area?
whats the best way to go but still not expensive?

 

hondata for sure.
i've done several blue box to blue box (hondata) conversions all with great success!

 

I am not sure how far he is from your exact location. But I think it should be Boosted Hybrid That's his screen name

 

Can Hondata control an automatic tranny?

devonic has an auto...so unless it can, Hondata isn't a real possibility.

 

go with aem then.

 

aem...ugh i dont got that kind of money, im a working man, not a rich man

 

So run VAFC Hack for a while til you can afford. That's what I'm doing. All you need for VAFC Hack is:

1.VAFC
2. 450CC injectors
3. 4 10ohm resistors(or resistor pack from crx)
4. Walbro 255 Fuel pump.

 

The hack is perferct for a fix if you already have all the gear, if not then you might as well go for the Hondata. By the way Import Parts has a good deal on the Injectors right now for HT members. Oops forgot he has an Auto..... Well there's the Hack and EMS>


Modified by dabrown at 5:37 PM 7/25/2003