capcomEF9

So it seems there's still no tuning methods for the 2.0 at all? Anybody ever thought of the ecu from a 2.4 tuned to run the 2.0? This is the only thing really stopping me from engine parts...

aomechmarine

just PM USDMJON theres some options

usdmJON

I've not looked insanely into it as I'm not near that point.
But here's the first article I found for the aem piggyback I was first told about.
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...nda-civic.html
Again that's the first link I found. Look up r18 tuning without flashpro. Any r series civic non us spec will be tuned via not flashpro.


As for your question concerning a 2.4 ecu 9th a 2.0 I have no idea about the complications you'd face

capcomEF9

Lol thanks I'll look into that.

usdmJON

Good luck!

Sadly Hondata has made a flashpro for the r18 but I have no idea how to make it work on the R20. Im sure someone with programming knowledge and a background with flashpro could figure it out.

But as I said there are plenty of R series not supported by flashpro like the R18 non us spec. Ive spoken very briefly with r18 civic owners and have found that there have been a few auto r18 turbos as well as at least one supercharged r18 auto.
Obviously the majority of the r18s being tuned and turboed are manuals so their numbers may be a little higher than what we will see... but we also have an extra .2L so it may be closer than I expect.

For example... our very own team3d (also owns a civic I believe) has a nice thread about an auto r18 that increased almost 20hp with just the stand alone unti. Not sure what bolts on if any.
http://www.9thgencivic.com/forum/ecu...-solution.html

capcomEF9

Ok that made my day. I now have more of a reason to keep this car, the only issue I had was the power! I feel luxury cars should have a lil more power. But this is great, if I get a promotion soon my ILX will be much more enjoyable lol. I still love it even if it is a bit underpowered lol. There are a few dynos in my area too so when/if I do bolt-ons soon I'll have before/after sheets.

usdmJON

Tuning is definitely less than the 2.4
But it is still an option!

Ive got a Megan racing downpipe with a Takeda short ram in an airbox.
Soon I will be picking up a megan header to replace the cat.

When im ready for more performance mods Ill do some saving.
I need to save probably for the ZDX throttle body which is widely used to increase throttle body diameter on anything acura/honda. Then Ill get a much larger intake to bolt up to that then decide if I want to go FI. If I do Ill have to buy that and the stand alone unit at the same time then throw on the new intake, throttle body, and turbo/sc plus the stand alone unit.

Id think 250hp to the wheels is possible with our auto before any internal motor work, just bolt ons.

I agree a luxury car should be faster but it is an entry level lux so if you want power youd be paying minimum what the CLA owners are paying.

Pavlo Leta

Any update on this topic?

usdmJON

No one is modding their ILX. It is a lost cause apparently. Maybe in a few years someone with balls and more disposable income will pick one up.

Pavlo Leta

I interested in spending money on the tune, but I need some guidance on this topic tho..

usdmJON

Guidance on this car would be best given by someone who has already done it on this car.

If you drive a 2.4 find AarontheAsian or IllestILX on instagram. They typically dont post here.

If you drive a 2.0 no one is going to have those answers and you would be the first to guinea pig a lot of it. If you own the 2.0 your only shot I see would be to find a local shop that has experience performance tuning. Ktuner was originally willing to help me tune my 2.0 but they said they have no intent to make a unit that will support forced induction or larger injectors. Just a tune on bolt ons like intake, header, exhaust, etc etc.

Contact them and figure out if they still want to tune a 2.0 ILX. If so then you fork out the money and they send you the unit to hopefully get it flash or maybe they have it flashed already but youd then want to find someone local that is connected with Ktuner.

Your first step is to hit them up. If they say no then your only other option is to pay a shop to figure it all out for you. If ktuner works you just buy the parts itll support and theyll keep tuning you to bring out the parts full potential.

I am going to tell you this, tuning this thing is purely for YOUR OWN gain. This car will never match what STIs are putting down. At best you are probably looking to beat Sis but not much else. 2.0 I doubt would even run with STIs on a tune and full bolt ons though. Just keep that in mind before you fork out major dough.

justnspace

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some lofty goals if trying to eek out STi numbers! the little boxer turbo puts out 300 crank hp!
the ilx 2.0 is an anemic 150 crank hp

usdmJON

At Churchs the Dyno showed Aaron's ILX around 300. But I mean even with 300hp the STI still is going to walk an ILX. AWD, probably lighter without checking the numbers, and Im sure the STIs transmission will out-perform an ILX as well.

justnspace

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sport car vs entry level luxury-sport. two different cars used for two different aspects of life.
how much does the ILX weigh? (well, i guess i can google...brb)

ohhh nice, right under 3000lbs...with driver over 3000.
I bet if some one didnt care about the luxury aspect, you could strip the ILX down to get it to weigh nothing!

justnspace

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a lighter car is a faster car

usdmJON

I had edited my post for more info but Ill just post it here.

And yes I get a lighter car is a faster car. I am not saying the ILX will beat an STI. WTF are you on crabfuck? I said even with a supercharger and tune making 300hp the STI will STILL probably beat it. I am not at all saying the ILX would win. wtf are you on?

Also the STI weighs about the same. 2015 is 2,910lbs. 2016 is 3,056. regardless the STI would still walk it as I have said now like 3 times.

Previous Edit:

Found his thread. https://acurazine.com/forums/acura-i...-908440/page5/
The dyno graph isnt up but as he said the supercharger advertises 329hp.

Sadly I dont think he ever posted what his finakl numbers were but aside from the graph. Since the graph isnt hosted I have no clue what he made in the end. I follow him on IG still and he has the supercharger back on and sitting on some nice Work VS-TX wheels.

justnspace

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^lol
my first post was... "Thats some lofty ass goals!"
meaning, you will never hit that ceiling of STi numbers. i'm agreeing with you, Jon..... the STi is a SPORTS car intended to go fast...while the ILX is not. it's an entry level luxury-sport....not intended to go fast from the factory

but coming from a guy who loves to mod and who fucks up his car trying to mod, I can tell you right away, being lighter has monumental effects!
better acceleration, better braking, better handling all from losing 50-100lbs

justnspace

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lol NO fucking shit, mang!
it's a fuckin sports car with a boxer turbo 4 that puts down 300 crank hp!


the ilx serves a different purpose and was not intended to compete with the STi

usdmJON

Believe me man you are preaching to the choir.
The ONLY thing more important than weight reduction is unsprung weight reduction.

Apologies; I thought you were on the attack. Going around the forums spreading lies about me tends to have that effect.

justnspace

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I want you to succeed, brotherman!
except $400-700 monthly payments are insane!! I wouldnt want to wish those payments on even my worst enemy.

usdmJON

I wouldnt want to spend 400+ either.

Currently I am paying 365 for a car I no longer want.

justnspace

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every time I go to a shooting range, I see bullet holes in the ceiling and the table where you prop your gun. idiots for real!
and no one spread rumors about you. we are worried that you cannot afford a $40k car. if you do not have the full amount, then you simply cant afford the car.
being able to take care of the monthly payment is not the same as being able to afford the total amount of the car.
that is all we are worried about.

and it's hard out here for a pimp. I totally understand