Crescent

Well ive been thinking about doing a swap, but the thing that bothers me is the vtech thing, you gotta run another "computer" or wtv that is from the DIY thread, but wouldn't work if i'd just get the ecu from a EX? or would that imply getting a key reflash? i mean isnt there a easier way then getting that vtech controller thing?? thanks

MindBomber

No, there isn't an easier way, because the lx/dx ecu has no capability of controlling vtec.

You either get the vtec controller or an ex ecu and reflash, the less expensive and simpler method being the vtec controller.

Crescent

Well yeah thing is, i can get an ecu for free... and beside i believe its alot less trouble? wont it be like plug and play if i use the EX ecu??

MindBomber

The ecu might be free, but reflashing it is not and neither is the tow to a dealership willing to do it.

It's not plug and play, you still to wire in the vtec system.

Crescent

Which part would i need to wire in? and beside you can start a car w/o the key O_o also the reflash cost 50$ at my dealership

sdaidoji

iTrader: (1)

the v-tec controller, of course... if ye don't have a spine, don't matter if ye have hands or feet... they wont do a thing...

MURD3RXx

u have either two options

ex head, ex ecu, reflash, and ex harness...then the 02 senors on the ex harness are on a different place i think.. because the ex cat is under the car
also make sure the harness is the same year as the ecu


or

ex and vafc2

ur choice

btw i did this not to long ago and i did option 2

MindBomber

Starting a car with an immobilizer without a key isn't as easy as crossing two wires....

Crescent

Yeah i figured.. you can push start but as soon as you push the clutch in the car stalls :|

and how hard is the vafc is to wire? and how much does it cost

Aetoc

iTrader: (1)

The VAFC is discontinued I believe...but if you find one it will probably be around $150-$200 used, or about $300-$350 new, and It's not too hard to wire, provided you are a decent solderer and follow the wiring diagram correctly.

Crescent

****.... considering i can get the EX ecu and everything in the hood for free.....

DarkSouljur

You obviously dont care for v-tec controller so do what u want...

Crescent

i just dont really want to put that much money on my car... since ill be selling it soon :P

DarkSouljur

So do what you want... They gave u their opinion but u kept kinda shutting it down. If youre selling your car soon dont bother putting the ex head on. Its not a turbo so u wont be going 20 times faster, and it wont bring the value of your car up, so just dont bother with it. My 2 cents

Edson.b

So its really not hard to wire the vafc2? Cause i wanna do the swap but i wanna know if its really worth it.