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Old Aug 20, 2005
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power gains from VTEC controller

I've searched for it. but couldnt find the info i needed. right now i have aem short ram intake, universal muffler, megan racing down pipe. if i get a vtec controller and tune it, would it make any difference? and also how much does it cost to get it tuned?

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I got 2whp after fuel tuning with pnp head and header. Paid $125 and took a couple hours on the dyno. Need to get everything done again tho after the cam gear is on.
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2whp gain? thats all?? hmm...that kinda sucks. do you have I/H/E on your car?
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i got a signifigant increase of power gain but that is only because i am running a d17a2 engine in my dx with the stock ecu. but don't expect much because honda makes it so that the computer does a pretty good job on its own with our cars. It is however nice to use if you are on a budget for nitrious or turbo tuning.
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are the power gains noticeable? and also does this take away my AC and heat or does the VAFC-1 do that?
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vafcii doesn't affect anything. just installs and works.
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12whp ave if i rember
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and the display looks like crap. Its got a white/blue vacuum panel and green ****. Doesn't match anything.
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^^^oh...that sucks. do you have a pic of it? and also, would you rather go with projectors or go with this? cuz i will be buying a lot of bolt ons later next month if i really am sure i will be gettin the vtec controller

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i just now searched around for this vafc-II. i ready something about...01-02 civic ex with a vafc-II will perform better then 03-04 civic ex will. i think it said it wont work on 03-04 civics. i forgot. mind went blank. anybody know about this?
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but seriously. i searched around and found that, like most modifications for 7th gens, it gives very little gain.
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SOHC motors suck for modding.
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well i have mine hidden BEHIND the glove box thats how bad it looks but i guess for tuning its nice to be able to have a straight line a/f ratio. But you gotta ask yourself if its really worth a few whp. Get an intake for alot cheaper and get the same power. I would go with projectors if I were you. Oh and with the vafcii, you NEED to dyno tune which is at least another $100. So you're looking at around $400 for whatever it gives you.
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Here's a pic. If you actually open it up, the naked display is indiglo blue/green color. The filter they have over it makes it look more white tho, but not as white as 03+civic gauges.

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that sounds about right, but lets see how good i do with the SF fuel system and my turbo setup next weekend. thats how you get some serious gains on a SOHC motor.
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aj you have a dx with head swap and turbo?
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Originally Posted by 04|5spdCivic
aj you have a dx with head swap and turbo?
no dx with full d17a2 engine, get turbo setup today and nitrious that i won't run again until I build my internals up a little.
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