Tuning help!?

s2k88 · 04-23-2007, 01:11 PM

I have a custom exhaust and cold air intake. I want to have the engine tuned but im very nieve. I've done a lot of research but nothing explains what I need to well. First off am I able to get my stock ECU tuned or do I need to buy an aftermarket one that can be programmed? If so than what are some good brands that people have had good experience with? Other than that is there any piggy back systems or chips that will work well also? What I am REALLY looking for however is a place to do professional tuning....perhaps on a dyno...and located in PA. Any help in the area will be appreciated. THANKS

s2000isu · 04-23-2007, 02:06 PM

Where in pa are you located? I am right outside of philly. There are a few good dynos and tuners around here.

gomarlins3 · 04-23-2007, 02:23 PM

With the stock ECU, I do not believe it can be modified. You can use a VAFC I or II to get a little tuning out of it. When I was NA, I used a VAFC I and the tuner I took it to got 8 WHP and 6 lbs. of tq. out of it. If you go to a stand alone like an AEM EMS unit, it can be tuned, but I do not have any experience with those so I can not tell you what gains you may or may not get with that. Huge gains are few and far between with our car unless you go with boost.

john · 04-23-2007, 09:40 PM

Check out hondata.com I think they can reflash an 06 ecu and they have a number of shops they list that specialize in tuning for honda's Dealers

s2k88 · 04-24-2007, 06:08 AM

Im located in Center PA around the State College area. My car is a 2001. I know that im not gonna get any good hp gains unless it's sc or turbo'd but I just want to car running at its peak for reliabity, and performance in the state its in.

gomarlins3 · 04-24-2007, 07:19 AM

Yes, the '06 (and maybe the '07) can be reflashed by Hondata, but the previous models can not.

gomarlins3 · 04-24-2007, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s2k88

I just want to car running at its peak for reliabity, and performance in the state its in.

Than leave it alone.

s2k88 · 04-25-2007, 10:10 PM

no ur missunderstanding me.. I want the engine to be running at it's peak with exhaust and intake. By tunning the engine you recover lost hp, you get the maximum hp outta the intake and exhaust, and the engine runs much more efficently ( better reliability). I deffinatly want to tune it...I just want to know what I have to do and where is some good places to go. My point with my earlier statement is that I don't want to turbo it or supercharge it for a while.

04-23-2007, 01:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
s2k88 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3	Tuning help!? I have a custom exhaust and cold air intake. I want to have the engine tuned but im very nieve. I've done a lot of research but nothing explains what I need to well. First off am I able to get my stock ECU tuned or do I need to buy an aftermarket one that can be programmed? If so than what are some good brands that people have had good experience with? Other than that is there any piggy back systems or chips that will work well also? What I am REALLY looking for however is a place to do professional tuning....perhaps on a dyno...and located in PA. Any help in the area will be appreciated. THANKS

04-23-2007, 02:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
s2000isu Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pa Posts: 1,178	Where in pa are you located? I am right outside of philly. There are a few good dynos and tuners around here. __________________ S2kx2: "paint it pink! Or better yet buy a Miata" 2001 Vortech SC 12.8 at 111 miles per hour

04-23-2007, 02:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,807	With the stock ECU, I do not believe it can be modified. You can use a VAFC I or II to get a little tuning out of it. When I was NA, I used a VAFC I and the tuner I took it to got 8 WHP and 6 lbs. of tq. out of it. If you go to a stand alone like an AEM EMS unit, it can be tuned, but I do not have any experience with those so I can not tell you what gains you may or may not get with that. Huge gains are few and far between with our car unless you go with boost. __________________ Yablownowitz Racing brought to you by Anytime Fitness. Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

04-24-2007, 07:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,807	Yes, the '06 (and maybe the '07) can be reflashed by Hondata, but the previous models can not. __________________ Yablownowitz Racing brought to you by Anytime Fitness. Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

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04-23-2007, 09:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
john Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 85	Check out hondata.com I think they can reflash an 06 ecu and they have a number of shops they list that specialize in tuning for honda's Dealers

04-24-2007, 06:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
s2k88 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3	Im located in Center PA around the State College area. My car is a 2001. I know that im not gonna get any good hp gains unless it's sc or turbo'd but I just want to car running at its peak for reliabity, and performance in the state its in.

04-25-2007, 10:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
s2k88 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3	no ur missunderstanding me.. I want the engine to be running at it's peak with exhaust and intake. By tunning the engine you recover lost hp, you get the maximum hp outta the intake and exhaust, and the engine runs much more efficently ( better reliability). I deffinatly want to tune it...I just want to know what I have to do and where is some good places to go. My point with my earlier statement is that I don't want to turbo it or supercharge it for a while.

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