I will confess I have no experience or understanding of what it means to chip and socket but I am looking at a PM6 ECU that has these features. What could I expect from this with only a CAI, Header, and free flowing exhaust as my only upgrades on my D16a6 OBD0?
PM6 Chipped and Socketed (what is that)
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https://crxcommunity.com/viewtopic.php?t=8200
Basically, it allows your ecu to be reprogrammed.
You can take your car to a tuner and they can optimize the modifications made to your motor.
Basically, it allows your ecu to be reprogrammed.
You can take your car to a tuner and they can optimize the modifications made to your motor.
Could I obtain a seat of the pants horsepower increase with my only mods (a header, exhaust, and a cai ) and ecu with a tune? Would it be worth the money (horsepower wise) to invest in a chipped and socketed ecu with my simple mods?Dr. D said:
With I/H/E mods, you'll get a very small increase in max HP/Torque with a tune. However, you may also get a nice increase in the midrange, your motor will be running it's best and you will have untapped all available power. You will also be equipped to add bigger power adders (forced induction, cam gear, cams, etc.) and be able to re-tune to take the most advantage of them. More reasons to get a chipped ecu, launch control, you can change rev limit (within reason on a stock valvetrain), remove speed limiter, add a shift light, and more tricks.ykf7b0 said:
where did you order this? and how did it work out? i have d16a6 with p29 pistons and getting a cam soon. looking into getting a chipped ecu but i cant find any now?
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That post was 4 years ago. Chipped and programmable ECU's were still around then. Not so much anymore. Some autocross guys running STS CRX's can still chip an ECU but that might be about the only guys doing this any longer. I have one chipped and one programmable ECU's. Not for sale since I still have my CRX.
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