defconskylude

extra torque is always nice

KillerG

Have you seen my ass defcon? It's pretty professional

KillerG

Also, probably best to send a bunch at once, I can't imagine shipping to Russia is cheap.

komplexZ

Look at the graphs Jack, I see gains in both hp & tq pretty much through out the power band. He only pointed out the point of greatest increase.

Chivik777

Friends, I do not quite understand you clearly.
I have 3 years of doing the tuning CU2.
I have clients in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and Germany.
And they all trust me.

thunderbt3

ECU is pretty easy to removed. It located under the hood, not too far from the air filter box. I think it just takes a couple screws, flip the locks on the harness plugs, and pull the harness off.

One thing I wanted to bring up. The ECU reads the security chip in the keyfob. If the ECU doesn't read the security chip, it won't let the engine start. If I use a 2nd ECU, will a key need to be sent along with the ECU so the immobilizer can be reprogrammed to accept the chip in the key? I know this had to be done with some of the past Hondata products.

swoosh

iTrader: (5)

^^^ imagine if you loose a car key....you can program the onboard computer to "forget" the key....similarly you can program the onboard computer to learn the keys....this can be done to the existing ECU or the loaner which becomes yours in the "trade ECU" scenario....

T-jay

You will either send in your ecu or buy a second one have immobilizer programmed or turned off then send it for the reflash. I do believe heeltoe should get involved in this. Make it a little more trouble and worry free.

VortexBlueTSX

He could make a bunch of money and he wouldnt have to do that much cause the work is done .... i agree

TSXKid2010

Nah, I wouldn't wanna wait 1year+ for my ECU to get back to me.

HeavyDuty

Copy & paste no-workie from Car-Part.com to AZine.

Go to Car-Part.com, plug in your geopgraphic area, then I used 09 TSX AT, saw them priced from $100-$450.


Year
Part
ModelDescriptionPart
GradeStock#US
PriceDealer InfoDist
mile2010
Engine Computer
Acura TSX07/09,2.4L,ATA10G143$250Robbin's Auto Parts USA-NC(Henrietta) Request_Quote 1-800-726-0275 Request_Insurance_Quote
</B>3472009
Engine Computer
Acura TSX2.4,9-08,37820RL5A51,000A210998$200Miami Parts USA-FL(Opa-Locka) E-mail 1-800-644-47883102010
Engine Computer
Acura TSX AL5325$CallDolphin Used Auto Parts USA-FL(Hialeah) E-mail 1-800-279-47983132009
Engine Computer
Acura TSXENG,#37820-RL5-A51 (wIGN:Ky,2.4,AT)Sprt 080706$450M and M Service and Salvage Yard Inc. USA-VA(Ruckersville) Request_Quote 1-800-533-4099 Request_Insurance_Quote5832010
Engine Computer
Acura TSXCHECK FIRSTN -W KEY 2038$CallAutoWorld Used Auto Parts USA-FL(Opa-Locka) E-mail 1-305-685-60333102010
Engine Computer
Acura TSX2.4L,AOD 111210$CallM & S Auto Parts USA-GA(Fayetteville) Request_Quote 1-800-568-3838 Request_Insurance_Quote
</B>2802009
Engine Computer
Acura TSXSTOCK T0379$100Bruce Auto Parts - PRP-MA VARA USA-VA(Mechanicsville) Request_Quote 1-800-552-3728 Request_Insurance_Quote
</B>569Year
Part
ModelDescriptionPart
GradeStock#US
PriceDealer InfoDist
mile

TSXKid2010

^ So you can get an ECU for >$200?

HeavyDuty

Not just me, anyone can go on this site and get contact info. A couple of them were listed w/key, and they'd probably send the...whateverthehellthekeyreceiveriscalled.

2009
Engine Computer
Acura TSXSTOCK T0379$100Bruce Auto Parts - PRP-MA VARA USA-VA(Mechanicsville) Request_Quote 1-800-552-3728 Request_Insurance_Quote
</B>

Be advised, some of these salvage yards aren't exactly...BBB rated places. I'm familiar with a few of them you DON'T want to deal with, but for the most part, they're there to sell parts & are OK to deal with.

Exit117TSX

I'm in for this idea. Our cars are slow. We need all the help we can get.

KillerG

Not that we dont trust you gosha, but i think everyone in the states would be more comfortable keeping a valuable piece which is required for their car (like the ECU) in the states, for one, shipping would be slower, and two, if theres a problem, it could be addressed way faster than if we sent it to russia, and three, in general i would just be much more comfortable doing business and keeping everything in the USA

ttk5

Chivik, it is not an issue with you. I am confident that you are great at what you do and that you are a good person to work with. But like KillerG said, its the other issues outside of that

mrstak

iTrader: (1)

Particularly in light of the fact that some of us need to drive our cars so if we don't have our ecu then no starting the car and that means no driving and that's not gonna work.

HeavyDuty

Chivik, are your cars OBDII?

For the members, remember the ECU's are different 6MT/5AT, FWIW.

Chivik777

I understand you.
It is strange that no one but me deeply involved in the tuning CU2.
Excuse me for my bad English. http://translate.google.com )))
Flashing is done in one day.
No need to flash immobilizer.
Shipment of the ECU to Moscow takes 2 weeks.
Back to the U.S. two weeks too.

RonBurgundy from tsx club send me the ECU through his friend, who is flying to Moscow

VortexBlueTSX

What about through XLR8, the guys in CT....Hes a really good guy and im sure he would be down to figure it out...and id be down for being the test dummy since im like 30 mins away from his place

Chivik777

ECU from Honda Accord 2009-2010 MT6 2.4
ECU from Honda Accord 2009-2010 AT5 2.4
ECU from Honda Accord 2011-2012 MT6 2.4
ECU from Honda Accord 2011-2012 AT5 2.4
ECU from Acura TSX 2009-2010 MT6 2.4
ECU from Acura TSX 2009-2010 AT5 2.4
ECU from Acura TSX 2011-2012 MT6 2.4
ECU from Acura TSX 2011-2012 AT5 2.4

All of this ECU absolutely different!
For each ECU has its own firmware!

HondoGermany

Hey chivik
My german CU2 with AT has this ECU
Keijin ECU 37820-RL6-R52
Is this ok?

T-jay

im totally interested but the thing is that i want a rotrex supercharger and would need a tune for that. How would we go about doing this without me shipping you my car. Thats one reason why you should work with a vender in the states. Plus to trouble shoot if there is ever any trouble. No offence but here in America we have a saying for this(SHIT HAPPENS). Weather heeltoe or excelerate is fine with me. Maybe someone should send them a link.

TSXKid2010

^ I shot Hondata an email containing a link to this thread. Honestly, if anyone stateside does it, I would feel most comfortable with Hondata.

T-jay

yea i feel you kidd but i dont think it would be at the top of their to do list. Our vendors at least can get the ball rolling faster and better on this. The work is done and its not a grille. Ok im going to hell for that last comment.

ed_423

^

Chivik777

Ok. Russian CU2 with AT has the same number.

Chivik777

Guys, we in Russia have already built about 18 Cu2 with Jackson Racing and 11 with Rotrex, 5 CU2 cars with K24/K20 head.

And you have done?
Hondata did that for three years?
We have a lot of experience for CU2

ed_423

^ google translated that to:

hondata sucks.

crxgator

in the suby world, there is something we do called an "internet tune." The tuner would send you a base map via email, and you would upload it to your car via a tactrix cable, and perform datalogs and send them back to the tuner. He would then adjust the maps and send you back a revised one for you to repeat the process until it was perfect a/f, timing and knock.

I adjusted my own maps for my wrx and so forth. I dont see why no company has been able to get honda into the "opensource" spectrum of tuning yet.

for more info about what people do for free tuning options in subarus / evos google "opensource" "tactrix" "rom raider"

saucy

Chivik.....A few questions for you. As I am a noob when it comes to some of this. Have you guys performed this on any V6 CU2's? Is it possible to get this done? Also, if it is possible to replace your cars ecu, why not just buy one, ship to you, you flash, ship back and then we do the swap, and sell our old ecu to another user, and so on. Again, this could be a completely stupid idea as for I do not have much knowledge in this. Also, will this reflash break some of the security functions of the car. Since I am under the understanding that our keys are coorelated to our ecu's, in sense we cant crank without it, but when it has been reflashed and sent back will key/security locks all function as before just waaallaaahhh more HP?


Again, I apologize for my lack of knowledge on this.

ssjoeboe9

If I lived in Russia I would be down. As of now, I'll wait for our slow ass vendors in the USA. When hondata figures it out you know turbo kits and superchargers will be available at the same time, why pay twice for a reflashed ecu? IMHO it's not worth $500 and another $200 for a used ecu when soon enough all of this will be available here with a lot more support for problems and trouble shooting. No offense chivik, your work is awesome. Just too far away!

Chivik777

There are no problems. )
Guys, I have enough clients here.
I just wanted to help make your car faster.

ed_423

well if you check out hondata's site, their flash pro and stuff are 600-700 range, so i mean its not really that much of a price difference. besides, it doesnt seem like they want to do anything to the cu2. i think the reflash by chivik is great, just like you said, its a bit far. but for those members who arent afraid of a little distance and language barrier, i think this will be a great opportunity to help our car's performance

CubanLynx84

iTrader: (2)

Thats assuming i would be able to make adjustments to his chip or program myself. Plus i prefer dyno tuning with a proper air fuel meter over street tuning. By the way this is t-jay i forgot to sign out of my brothers account.

crxgator

it's not done via "chip." It would be a reflash via a cable and laptop. street tuning with a wideband is a suitable way to tune.

T-jay

I understand what you are saying but I dont have the knowhow. If it was simple like kpro I would be all for it. But his flash program probably isnt even in english. Not slmething I would attempt myself. Would prefer to have someone do a full tune and dyno run. Plus a street test to make sure its a smooth transaction.

TL-Swag

I know someone mentioned this already but did anyone follow up with the possibility of the J&R ecu being used? If it can work then it would save alot of time and hassel plus any technical questions the company is located in the US.

JackRydden224

I looked up FedEx and sending a package to Moscow is like $270. Is there a cheaper way to do it? I do have money I can spend on the car as I mentioned in the other thread but I want to spend it on the car not on freight LOL

JackRydden224

Okay so I have found reasonable shipping rates via the post office but I have no idea how big the ECU is. Will it fit inside a 8-5/8" x 5-3/8" x 1-5/8" box?

Also, since I have no knowledge on how to do any of this stuff I'm hoping someone in the Southern California region can help me out. I need somebody to get my ECU out and put the replacement back in. In return you can drive my car after it's been flashed. Anybody up for it?