the gist of my setup:
B18A1 block
PR3 pistons
B16 head with GSR valvetrain and cams
bolt ons

what ecu program would you guys prefer if i were to use the P28?

 

Use Hondata and tune it properly.

 

the basic hondata unit is around $250. I dont have the money for it let alone have the money to get it tuned correctly. maybe if someone is selling one used.. What cheap alternative can i run without putting a hole in my wallet or making my engine run like ****?

 

I didn't pay anywhere near that. Additionally when you tune your Hondata unit properly it won't guzzle gasoline the way most of the chip programs do, because they're not properly tailored to your car. It'll pay for itself IMO. Really, just do it right the first time. I don't know what you have into your car buildup, I suspect it's not cheap, mine certainly isn't. To skinp on the brain that runs the fuel and timing of your car is not a good idea. You'll have to ask some of these other fellas which generic chip solution would work out best for you if you're still determined to go that route, I tried one for awhile and I wasn't happy. I dumped it and got Hondata.