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Old 07-17-2003, 04:57 AM
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For the most part im still a noob so everything i know about cars i learned on my own. So i dont know anything about ECU upgrades, fuel curves, ect. Im currently running a 2000 GSR with an Comptech icebox, DC headers, and cat-back exhaust. At what point do i pick up a new ECU or upgrade and what kind? Keep in mind im on a tight budget and i know VERY little about it.
Old 07-17-2003, 07:57 AM
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Soon as you modify cams, intake manifold, or throttle body.


Going NA those are the first mods that really affect how your car breathes in a way your ECU can't compensate for.
Old 07-17-2003, 03:45 PM
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ok so whats a good ECU. Since I won't be tuning it myself I was possibly looking at a Hondata s200 upgrade. Opinions?
Old 07-17-2003, 05:34 PM
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Alot of guys out here have all times of ecu from the skunk2,mugen,apexi ..... From the results on the track the best option if your taking your time with a small budget is going with apexi vtec controller. then later when your done get a new ecu.
Old 07-17-2003, 06:20 PM
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Hondata is nice, but unfortunately it gets very expensive with OBD2 vehicles like yours. An Apexi V-AFC would probably be the most effective for most mods.




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