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This is a discussion on why does vtec ecu work on non-vtec engine in the ECU's, Electronics, and Tuning forum
will this hurt the motor because of it's fake vtec...
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02-02-2004, 10:19 AM
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|  will this hurt the motor because of it's fake vtec |
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02-03-2004, 08:10 AM
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| no it will throw a code if you just want to plug it in to limp the car around for a while that's fine, but i wouldn't recommend using that ECU all the time... VTEC ecu's are worth money... sell it and get the right one |
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02-03-2004, 08:16 AM
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| yeah man, especially if its an obd1 p13. those go for like 300 on ebay. sell it, pick up an h23 ecu of your obd, and with the change, buy a hooker  |
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02-04-2004, 10:03 AM
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| how will it hurt the engine ? |
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02-04-2004, 10:05 AM
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| the vtec kick hard around 5300 rpm and lose hp around 6400-7000 |
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02-04-2004, 10:20 AM
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| i aspect more torc on this motor at low rpm like 3500 - 5000 it'll at least burn in second gear while rolling around 30 to 40 mph. |
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