ECU upgrade

groho · 07-19-2005, 09:44 PM

I'm in Iraq right now but my S2k will be waiting for me when i get home in a few months. I want to do an ECU upgrade

. I don't want to bolt on a turbo or supercharger and possibly damage the engine. I read in a few places that an ECU upgrade is a safe way to increase your performance. I've done some research on it, but everyone claims to make the best parts. My question is...who makes the best ECU for the S2k? Oh yeah, its an 02'.

Honda_Mad · 07-22-2005, 12:53 AM

Lots of good results with the AEM EMS

groho · 07-22-2005, 05:27 AM

Thanks, I read a lot of good things about the AEM EMS stand alone ECU, but i was also looking into the Greddy Emanage Fuel Management System. Its a lot cheaper and i can still get good results.

Java Junky · 07-22-2005, 01:42 PM

Okay guys, I'm old enough. You don't gotta spell around me. At the risk of bein' set up, what the @*#& is ECU??? I'm about ABSed n' VTECed out here. Simple english spoken clearly n' slowly fer the old guy would be greatly appreciated.

MattG · 07-22-2005, 06:50 PM

ECU - electronic control unit.
Usually refers to the engine management system.

Changing the ECU without performing any mods to the car will net you very little gain.

lane · 07-25-2005, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by groho

I'm in Iraq right now but my S2k will be waiting for me when i get home in a few months. I want to do an ECU upgrade

. I don't want to bolt on a turbo or supercharger and possibly damage the engine. I read in a few places that an ECU upgrade is a safe way to increase your performance. I've done some research on it, but everyone claims to make the best parts. My question is...who makes the best ECU for the S2k? Oh yeah, its an 02'.

The S is not like most other cars; it's already been tuned quite well. Air intake, exhaust, ecu, etc. I've not seen anyone get more than 10HP gain by changing any one of those items. The ECU upgrade is probably the least cost effective due to the price of an EMS or e-manage, and that's not counting the time to tune which can be considerable and require dyno time.

groho · 07-25-2005, 08:42 PM

Lane, thats something i haven't thought of. Maybe a supercharger will be in my best intrest. I wanted to do that first, but I didn't want to spend 5 grand. Although it will get me around 100 extra hp. Thanks for the input.

lane · 07-25-2005, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by groho

Lane, thats something i haven't thought of. Maybe a supercharger will be in my best intrest. I wanted to do that first, but I didn't want to spend 5 grand. Although it will get me around 100 extra hp. Thanks for the input.

You can get a new comptech for under 4K... as long as you can do the install

You can probably find one used for under 3K. Look on the s2ki.com group buy and for sale sections.

groho · 07-27-2005, 12:39 AM

Lane, thanks for the referances. I'll take a look at them when i get a chance.

fletch · 07-27-2005, 01:32 AM

I just wanted to add an

I agree with what Lane Said.

And a, Good Luck out there groho. Come back safe fella.

groho · 07-27-2005, 06:30 AM

I'll try Fletch. And by the way...I wanted a black S2000. But ever since i saw your S, I told the dealer thats getting the S for me that I either want Black or Monte Carlo Blue. Funny thing is, its an 02' also. Nice wheels too. Any input on hot ass wheels for the S would be appreciated. I looked at a few, but the internet connection here sucks. If it were 1995, it might be considered fast. Thanks. L8r

fletch · 07-27-2005, 07:58 AM

Oh, yes... Wheels.
My favorite subject.

Check out some pics of mine on this thread.
http://www.s2000.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=971

I've got Rays engineering Volk Te37. Very popular but quite rare. Esp in the UK
Rays do some of the lightest wheels available for the S2000

Other favorite wheels that you can get in the right fitment...
Most of the Rays engineering Range... esp CE28N & LE37T
http://www.wheelspecs.com/specs/wheelbrands/140

SSR Competition

Oz Superleggera

Technomagnesio Detroit

fletch · 07-27-2005, 08:01 AM

PS, Good luck with getting a MC Blue. They are very rare in the US as I believe the colour was only available in Europe.
And now the colour has been discontinued altogether on new models.

It'd sure be a result if you find one.

Halo · 07-27-2005, 09:55 AM

MC Blue is not available in the US. But there is a new blue coming out for 06 that is darker than the Suzuka blue. Also, SSR went out of business, so I don't know if you can get those wheels for much longer (might be a good thing since they were never really 'forged') SSR called it 'liquid forged' which sounds an awful lot like casting to me.

Java Junky · 07-30-2005, 10:56 AM

Once again, thanx halo. You jus' answered a question about the Monte Carlo blue that I'd asked fletch in one of the bigger wheel topics.

fletch · 07-30-2005, 03:16 PM

Yup he's right MC Blue was never available in the US but there are some around. As I said, VERY rare. I know of a few, also some US owners have had their's repainted MCBlue

FYI ... Lots of MC Blues from around the globe. http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=88173

MattG · 07-30-2005, 04:59 PM

Monte Carlo Blue is also available in Australia.

groho · 07-31-2005, 02:29 AM

Those wheels are nice. I had a feeling i couldn't get MC Blue stateside. I got a friend who works at a paint shop. I'll just have to get it painted. Or maybe I'll go custom. I've always wanted a two-tone. My buddy will give a good price on it too. Once again thanks for the input guys. L8r

07-19-2005, 09:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
groho Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 16	ECU upgrade I'm in Iraq right now but my S2k will be waiting for me when i get home in a few months. I want to do an ECU upgrade . I don't want to bolt on a turbo or supercharger and possibly damage the engine. I read in a few places that an ECU upgrade is a safe way to increase your performance. I've done some research on it, but everyone claims to make the best parts. My question is...who makes the best ECU for the S2k? Oh yeah, its an 02'.

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groho Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 16	Thanks, I read a lot of good things about the AEM EMS stand alone ECU, but i was also looking into the Greddy Emanage Fuel Management System. Its a lot cheaper and i can still get good results.

07-22-2005, 01:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,287	Okay guys, I'm old enough. You don't gotta spell around me. At the risk of bein' set up, what the @*#& is ECU??? I'm about ABSed n' VTECed out here. Simple english spoken clearly n' slowly fer the old guy would be greatly appreciated.

07-22-2005, 06:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
MattG Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 363	ECU - electronic control unit. Usually refers to the engine management system. Changing the ECU without performing any mods to the car will net you very little gain.

07-25-2005, 08:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
groho Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 16	Lane, thats something i haven't thought of. Maybe a supercharger will be in my best intrest. I wanted to do that first, but I didn't want to spend 5 grand. Although it will get me around 100 extra hp. Thanks for the input.

07-27-2005, 12:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
groho Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 16	Lane, thanks for the referances. I'll take a look at them when i get a chance.

07-27-2005, 01:32 AM	#10 (permalink)
fletch Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 66	I just wanted to add an I agree with what Lane Said. And a, Good Luck out there groho. Come back safe fella.

07-27-2005, 06:30 AM	#11 (permalink)
groho Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 16	I'll try Fletch. And by the way...I wanted a black S2000. But ever since i saw your S, I told the dealer thats getting the S for me that I either want Black or Monte Carlo Blue. Funny thing is, its an 02' also. Nice wheels too. Any input on hot ass wheels for the S would be appreciated. I looked at a few, but the internet connection here sucks. If it were 1995, it might be considered fast. Thanks. L8r

07-27-2005, 07:58 AM	#12 (permalink)
fletch Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 66	Oh, yes... Wheels. My favorite subject. Check out some pics of mine on this thread. http://www.s2000.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=971 I've got Rays engineering Volk Te37. Very popular but quite rare. Esp in the UK Rays do some of the lightest wheels available for the S2000 Other favorite wheels that you can get in the right fitment... Most of the Rays engineering Range... esp CE28N & LE37T http://www.wheelspecs.com/specs/wheelbrands/140 SSR Competition Oz Superleggera Technomagnesio Detroit

07-27-2005, 08:01 AM	#13 (permalink)
fletch Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 66	PS, Good luck with getting a MC Blue. They are very rare in the US as I believe the colour was only available in Europe. And now the colour has been discontinued altogether on new models. It'd sure be a result if you find one.

07-27-2005, 09:55 AM	#14 (permalink)
Halo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 610	MC Blue is not available in the US. But there is a new blue coming out for 06 that is darker than the Suzuka blue. Also, SSR went out of business, so I don't know if you can get those wheels for much longer (might be a good thing since they were never really 'forged') SSR called it 'liquid forged' which sounds an awful lot like casting to me.

07-30-2005, 10:56 AM	#15 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,287	Once again, thanx halo. You jus' answered a question about the Monte Carlo blue that I'd asked fletch in one of the bigger wheel topics.

07-30-2005, 03:16 PM	#16 (permalink)
fletch Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 66	Yup he's right MC Blue was never available in the US but there are some around. As I said, VERY rare. I know of a few, also some US owners have had their's repainted MCBlue FYI ... Lots of MC Blues from around the globe. http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=88173

07-30-2005, 04:59 PM	#17 (permalink)
MattG Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 363	Monte Carlo Blue is also available in Australia.

07-31-2005, 02:29 AM	#18 (permalink)
groho Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 16	Those wheels are nice. I had a feeling i couldn't get MC Blue stateside. I got a friend who works at a paint shop. I'll just have to get it painted. Or maybe I'll go custom. I've always wanted a two-tone. My buddy will give a good price on it too. Once again thanks for the input guys. L8r