ECU Tuning & Fuel Management - slow second gear

I have a 97' honda civic ex with a 98' 1.6 sohc v-tech engin and a 97' tranny. I would like to know how to get more tork and power out of my second gear, the problem is this POS is an auto trans. would replacing the ecuhelp or is ther other way's?

Please do not double post, there is already a post in the trans section, no need to double post.