do i need a ecu to run this?

[dc2_itr]

hey guys,
i have an em1 with a b16a2, i just bought some 98+ spec ITR cams and valve springs, and some skunk2 adjustable cam gears, and want to install them into my car, and was just wondering if i need an aftermarket ecu to run this setup, or will my standard ecu be able to cope with this.
cheers,
stephen

[ALLMTR996]

hey guys,
i have an em1 with a b16a2, i just bought some 98+ spec ITR cams and valve springs, and some skunk2 adjustable cam gears, and want to install them into my car, and was just wondering if i need an aftermarket ecu to run this setup, or will my standard ecu be able to cope with this.
cheers,
stephen
The get the full benefits of these mods yes you would need to have your ECU tuned to suit on a dyno.
ALLMTR996

[iced]

aftermarket ecu is best to get the most power from it.

[Tu88y]

Crome or Hondata
or even a PFC but you prob get more power from a Hondata or Crome

[dc2_itr]

thanks guys =] best start saving up then :p

[TODA AU]

hey guys,
i have an em1 with a b16a2, i just bought some 98+ spec ITR cams and valve springs, and some skunk2 adjustable cam gears, and want to install them into my car, and was just wondering if i need an aftermarket ecu to run this setup, or will my standard ecu be able to cope with this.
cheers,
stephen

As the low cam on the 98+ spec ITR cam is identical to your original cams,
You could get away with a VAFC II or something similar if you're on a tight budget.
That said, agree with above posts. a full programable ECU would be best.

[Limbo]

go full ECU so that you have future potential

[sassy_fit_vtit]

hi guy's i had a civic eg with jap b16a and all i had done to it was stage two cams and buddy club cam gears upgraded the fuel with the standard ecu and standard exhaust i pull 143atw on dyno, but if i got and after market ecu or a VAFC i would of pulled much more so go the aftermarket ecu

[[ricer]]

hi guy's i had a civic eg with jap b16a and all i had done to it was stage two cams and buddy club cam gears upgraded the fuel with the standard ecu and standard exhaust i pull 143atw on dyno, but if i got and after market ecu or a VAFC i would of pulled much more so go the aftermarket ecu

wtf thats alot of power from a b16a

was it N/A lol?

[acool]

LOL...B16A 143atw?jap spec B18CR hondatw and only done 117atw....

[fatboyz39]

143 hp....sif kw LOL....

as above upgrade to crome ECU or hondata. IF tight use a vafc. You might need other mods worthwhile before tuning it all i.e headers, exhaust, intake, IM, t/b and etc....

[sam.]

are the em1 's obd1 or 2?

[dc5win]

Using a vafc would definately make those mod's more effective.