skunk2 vs. stock + vafc
02-05-2005, 10:45 AM
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skunk2 vs. stock + vafc
Hey everybody, I have a '94 GSR that came with a Skunk2 ECU...I am getting terrible gas mileage (like 180 - 210 miles on a full tank!). So I was wondering, could someone tell me what all the Skunk2 ECU does differently than the stock ecu. Could it be the main reason I am getting such awful fuel economy? Should I just sell the Skunk2 ECU and go for a stock p72 ecu with a vafc or something? What all could I do with a vafc anyway? Any help would really be appreciated, because I am really tired of filling up on premium twice a week. Thanks.
'94 GSR
DC 4-1 Header
Apexi WS Exhaust
Type R Cams...in a box...in my closet
(bought the car with Type R cams,
but b16 cams are in there right now...long story)
'94 GSR
DC 4-1 Header
Apexi WS Exhaust
Type R Cams...in a box...in my closet
(bought the car with Type R cams,
but b16 cams are in there right now...long story)
02-05-2005, 11:12 AM
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Get a tune up, plugs, wires etc. but id say skunk2 definatly has a little to to with it, arnt they tuneable? u could even get a vafc and that would help im sure. vafc in my opinion is pretty cool shit.
02-05-2005, 12:16 PM
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I've already replaced the plugs, fuel filter, run fuel system cleaner and made sure I had proper tire pressures, and I'm still getting crap gas mileage. My buddy with a '99 GSR is getting like 350+ miles on a tank and I'm really jealous. How much do you think it would cost for a stock ecu and a vtec air fuel controller, and what all could I do with it? Thanks again.
02-05-2005, 08:11 PM
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been there done that
Originally Posted by Master Yodub
If you want a VAFC, might as well stick with the skunk2 chip and use the VAFC to tune the fuel. But have someone who knows what theyre doing tune it on a dyno.
02-05-2005, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by red94teg
well, i'll definitely agree with the running rich part. i have my two-tone back bumper to prove it! :yes:
02-05-2005, 09:26 PM
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I am waiting until spring to put in my type R cams. Then I think I am going to get a vafc or vafc2 and get everything dyno tuned. So until then,I am just going to have to deal with a discolored bumper. Any idea how much it will cost me to have my car dynoed/tuned? Also, still not exactly sure what all I could do with a vafc or where I can find one for a decent price...
02-05-2005, 09:29 PM
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been there done that
for specs: www.apexi-usa.com
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dyno tuning will vary from shop to shop, but expect $100-$150/hr. or so
for prices, check our sponsors.
dyno tuning will vary from shop to shop, but expect $100-$150/hr. or so