chip or replace this ecu without building bottom end?
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chip or replace this ecu without building bottom end?
While I have an Apexi VAFC awaiting install for tuning purposes, I'm wondering if modding my ECU, or replacing it, to provide a higher redline would:
A. be worth it
B. not destroy my stock bottom end
C. what would a safe new redline be if answer to first two questions is "yes" and "yes".
I have done zero research on this topic, as of 9:37pm, besides what little I learned when I looked into LS/VTEC a long time ago.
redline is 6500, mods below:
Engine: 91 Integra LS B18A, 151,000 miles
Crower 404's (Stage 3) with Crane springs/retainers
JG 62mm bored Throttle Body
Blox Intake Manifold
DC Sports 4-2-1 Header
2 1/4" custom catback
Magnaflow Sport Series muffler
CAI
MSD Cap, Blaster 3 Coil, and plug wires
Clutchmaster 7.5# flywheel
AEM lightened pulley set
AEM Adjustable Cam Gears
AEM FPR/Fuel Gauge
Apexi VAFC
Dyno
A. be worth it
B. not destroy my stock bottom end
C. what would a safe new redline be if answer to first two questions is "yes" and "yes".
I have done zero research on this topic, as of 9:37pm, besides what little I learned when I looked into LS/VTEC a long time ago.
redline is 6500, mods below:
Engine: 91 Integra LS B18A, 151,000 miles
Crower 404's (Stage 3) with Crane springs/retainers
JG 62mm bored Throttle Body
Blox Intake Manifold
DC Sports 4-2-1 Header
2 1/4" custom catback
Magnaflow Sport Series muffler
CAI
MSD Cap, Blaster 3 Coil, and plug wires
Clutchmaster 7.5# flywheel
AEM lightened pulley set
AEM Adjustable Cam Gears
AEM FPR/Fuel Gauge
Apexi VAFC
Dyno
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Holy shit, you're alive... :eek3:
Long time no see.
Considering your setup, stick with the VAFC. The rod bolts are the critical failure point for a stock B18A bottom end; I would leave the redline where it is.
Long time no see.
Considering your setup, stick with the VAFC. The rod bolts are the critical failure point for a stock B18A bottom end; I would leave the redline where it is.
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