InspireJ32A

Greetings, comrades. Just to get it out of the way - yes, I have been actively using the search function to find the answer to my question, and so far it's only led to even more confusion. My question is quite simple: is E Manage Blue/Ultimate a viable tuning solution for a 2nd gen TL? In my case - for a 2001 Honda Inspire (which is the right-hand drive variant of the TL), with a J32A2 and an auto. My goal is to get as much horsepower as I can out of my naturally aspirated J-series without resorting to nitrous or forced induction, and since I've run out of bolt-ons to install - the only thing left is a tune. Anyway, I've seen two kinds of opinions on the forums. On one hand, some people say that it indeed works. But on the other hand - I have read people saying that the stock ECU will override any sort of piggyback unit. So, where doth the truth lyeth? Can I safely go and buy myself a E Manage of one variety or another, and use it to tune my car? Or will this just lead to pain and suffering? Thanks.

NSXNEXT

iTrader: (2)

What mods have you done to your car?
​​My assumption is without FI or nitrous or significant engine mods a tune won't probably gain you much.

InspireJ32A

76 mm CAI with K&N filter, 70 mm Skunk2 TB, TB thermal spacer/gasket thing, J37A1 intake manifold (not the TL SH-AWD one, but from an MDX), bored throttle port, P2R headers, custom J-pipe, 63 mm Fujitsubo exhaust, AV6 gearbox (MRDA).