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Old Oct 16, 2005 | 09:35 PM
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i am running a b18a turbo on a single cam ecu, so i need to get a new ecu before i get the car chipped and tuned. what ecu should i get? i know it's obd1, but should i get a p72? p75? what comes stock on a b18a ls??

any help is appreciated, i have to order the ecu tonight if i am to be on time with my repairs.
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Old Oct 16, 2005 | 10:03 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA...spagenameZWDVW

and will those wires work with a non-vtec head?
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Old Oct 16, 2005 | 10:04 PM
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Get a chipped/socketed obd1 p06, pr4, p75 from a reliable source.
Your tuner should have an ecu to sell you or know of a good source.
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Originally Posted by Dr Miller
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA...spagenameZWDVW

and will those wires work with a non-vtec head?
Use factory spark plug wires.
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hey mtber, i was looking to talk to you... check your pm's
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Old Oct 16, 2005 | 10:38 PM
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also, in addition to the pm, should i upgrade wires/plugs/distributor cap or anything else prior to the tune?
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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Dr Miller
also, in addition to the pm, should i upgrade wires/plugs/distributor cap or anything else prior to the tune?
Everything & anything that you think may cause you issues, should be replaced.

Read: http://www.phearable.net/tech/efibeginnerguide.html
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