imported_magicguy

if i decided to use a CTR ECU for my B18C5
will i lose power from it?
beacuse I'm in need of a ECU and theres a CTR ECU in stock and its OBD2...any ideas people?

zeeman

iTrader: (1)

well CTR is a 1.6L engine while an ITR is 1.8L so it might run a little lean. But it will definately work.

imported_magicguy

i'm currently using a SIR ECU....there shouldn't be a hugh difference from SIR ECU and CTR ECU right?

zeeman

iTrader: (1)

no not really. The CTR will have a little more aggressive fuel/timing maps but nothing detrimental.
You could always get an obd2-obd1 conversion harness and run a chipped p28. This is what i would do, but obd1 is where its at in terms of tuneability, in my opinion at least.

imported_magicguy

so...i should follow the root that Eric in Teknotik suggested me to do?

which is get an ECU from 92-95 civic and let them chip it...
either vtec ECU or non-vtec are fine
as long as its 5 speed ECU

zeeman, do you recommand this root as well?

zeeman

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yes, yes i do. Its a good idea especially if you ever plan on modding your engine to the point where it requires tuning (like upping the compression of different cams or turbo) b/c you will be ready to go, just make sure he uses a low-profile ZIF socket.

zeeman

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and it doesn't even really NEED to be a 5spd ecu b/c to convert it to 5spd from auto is as simple as removing a resistor and replacing another with a jumper wire.

imported_magicguy

what kind of ECU do u recommand me to get in order for them to chip it, so if i have a auto 92-95 civic ECU which i already have it in stock. that would be the best bid?

zeeman

iTrader: (1)

yeah that will work. That would be a p05 or p06 so that can easily be modded to run vtec, converted to 5spd and chipped. Have the guys at teknotik just burn the just stock ITR program.

imported_magicguy

eric in teknotik promoted to have a double sided chip with two different programs
where i change the ecu setting by turning the switch, like an on off button
i believe i'lll do that

zeeman

iTrader: (1)

huh cool.
That would kinda be neat, so you could have like a modded ITR program and a stock ITR program if u ever need to pass an e-test.
I'd give that a try.