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Old Mar 23, 2006 | 05:51 PM
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Hi, was wondering if a VTEC ECU could be used in a non-VTEC car????
 
Old Mar 23, 2006 | 06:04 PM
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Yeah, I have heard that it will give you a little gain due to the more aggressive fuel/igniton maps.
 
Old Mar 24, 2006 | 01:37 PM
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So would i be possible to just unplug mine and plug in a VTEC ECU?
Or does it get more complicated?
 
Old Mar 24, 2006 | 05:41 PM
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Plug and play.
 
Old Mar 25, 2006 | 04:12 AM
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You will get a CEL and it will run in limp mode. No need to do it really.
 
Old Mar 25, 2006 | 06:31 AM
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Whats a CEL?
 
Old Mar 25, 2006 | 11:28 AM
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Check Engine Light
 
Old Mar 25, 2006 | 05:10 PM
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wait... I didnt get the memo.... D16Y9!?
 
Old Mar 25, 2006 | 06:42 PM
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euro y7
 
Old Mar 25, 2006 | 11:25 PM
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huh. I had no idea.
 

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