Is there a better ecu i can put in my stock 90 si civic

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Old Dec 26, 2003 | 11:28 PM
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Default Is there a better ecu i can put in my stock 90 si civic

So is ther a better ecu to use in my stock 90 si civic? Is a zc ecu better? or should i just stick with my si ecu and chip it? just wondering kinda new to this stuff, trying to learn.
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Old Dec 26, 2003 | 11:47 PM
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if you can find an 88-89 integra ECU, that would give you a little more. my friend has ran one in his 90 CRX Si, and has had no problems. pulls alot harder then stock. really.
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Old Dec 26, 2003 | 11:50 PM
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So im going to be dumb for a sec, like i said im new to this, so if i find a 89-90 integra ecu, what do i have to do just unplug mine and plug it in, or are the certain steps i have to take?
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Old Dec 26, 2003 | 11:52 PM
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Does this specifically need to be 88-89?

A 90 will not work? (ecu from teggy)
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Old Dec 26, 2003 | 11:56 PM
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Im not sure other guy just said his friend uses a 89-90 and it pulls a little harder
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Old Dec 27, 2003 | 12:00 AM
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yes you just unplug yours and plug the new one in. you may want to disconnect the battery, for safety reasons. the 88-89 would be the best, because the 90-91 has more agressive fuel tuning. it probably wouldn't be as good for normal driving. I would think that atleast.
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Old Dec 27, 2003 | 12:04 AM
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Thanks for info big rich, i was pretty sure you just plug it in but i was just making sure
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Old Dec 27, 2003 | 12:08 AM
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i'm running Pm7 maps on my PM6, timing is advanced somewhat as well.
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simply putting a teg ECU on your D16 is not such a good idea
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Old Dec 27, 2003 | 12:13 AM
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why not exactly? my friends has been working great for a while. he's had it in for 6-8 months with no problem. it may run a little rich just cruising but it's great for fun driving. what problems could happen?
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Old Dec 27, 2003 | 12:40 AM
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precisely that, it runs rich. a better solution would be taking the maps of the teg ECU and tuning them for the right engine.
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Old Dec 27, 2003 | 01:42 AM
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since you have a pm6 that is chippable, try out a aftermarket rom. you can use pr4 roms also.
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Old Dec 27, 2003 | 01:45 AM
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Make SURE it's an 88-89. 90 is the B18a which will KILL the little d16a6 engine with fuel.

88-89 is a 1.6L DOHC engine rated at 112 HP, so it's VERY similar to the stock engine in the 88-91 Civic, only slightly better because of head design.

Hope this helps.
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Old Dec 27, 2003 | 07:38 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SiR Kid &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Make SURE it's an 88-89. 90 is the B18a which will KILL the little d16a6 engine with fuel.

88-89 is a 1.6L DOHC engine rated at 112 HP, so it's VERY similar to the stock engine in the 88-91 Civic, only slightly better because of head design.

Hope this helps.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Right on, dont get a 90 or above.
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Old Dec 27, 2003 | 08:16 AM
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are all these posts confusing you lol

88-89 only
90-91 out of question

for the risk of such a lil mod then you should pass it up NO?
cuse if you blow up your lil motor that could
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Old Dec 28, 2003 | 04:24 PM
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if you do have a 90-91 you have the option of chipping it to whatever spec u want. So its not bad at all.
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Old Dec 28, 2003 | 04:29 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 90crxsi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">follow the white rabbit and read on...http://pgmfi.org</TD></TR></TABLE>gotta love pgmfi project!!! please dont be a leech
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Old Dec 30, 2003 | 09:43 PM
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Default Re: Is there a better ecu i can put in my stock 90 si civic (Wes90civic)

I'm using a PR4 from an b18a obd0 integra ls in my ef with a zc no modification better mapping equal to a b series but you will probably need a fuel pressure regulator cause sometimes it can run rich just a thought
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