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What does Hondata do?
Hondata modifies standard Honda engine computers (ECUs), adding features
and expanding the capabilities of the ECU (e.g. for forced induction).
There are 2 basic product categories. The first category includes fully
tunable systems for B-series, D-series, H-series and
F-series engines. The second includes reflashes and fully programmable
systems for K-series engines.
Does Hondata cover my vehicle?
Hondata covers most vehicles from 1992 up, but some
vehicles require the use of an adapter harness and/or OBDI ECU
swap.
Use the application wizard
to see what products are available for your vehicle, or view
applications by ECU,
applications by engine or
applications by
vehicle Why should
I buy a Hondata system instead of a replacement standalone computer? Nothing
runs a Honda engine as well as Honda ECU. End
of story.
If your car is a daily driver then this is the system for you. If you are
tuning a race only car where starting and idling is not a concern, and you need
features that Hondata does not offer, like control of 8 injectors, then you will need to consider other systems. Running a Hondata system
will not limit your power though. Two of the world's fastest Hondas;
Erick's Racing's 9.99 second Civic and
the Progress/Vortech
204 mph Civic both use Hondata systems.
If you will not be tuning the system yourself, but will be paying others for
this, then the Hondata system not only drives better, it costs less, and is much
faster to tune as it is supplied with numerous Honda specific maps to reduce
your dyno time.
How do I tune the ECU?
For best results naturally aspirated ECUs should be
tuned to each individual engine setup and forced induction ECUs
must be tuned. Each engine combination is different and
this is the only way to get optimum results for your
application.
You can either get it tuned by a
dealer or tune it yourself. Because it is best to
tune the ECU using a dyno and wide band lambda meter, it usually
works out best to get a dealer or someone with tuning experience
and the equipment to tune the ECU for you.
If you want to tune Hondata for other people see
dealer requirements.
How much will it cost?
- If you get your system tuned by a dealer (or someone
with Hondata software) the prices range Hondata systems is from $195 to $995. The
dealer's installation and dyno time is not included in this
price.
If your car is OBD2 you will need to convert to a compatible
OBD1 ECU from the compatible ecu list. For more information
see what specific Hondata systems are
offered for your vehicle.
Where do I find more information?
- It is best to talk to your closest
dealer first.
- Read the tech
section.
- Veiw the price list to see the
costs of each system.
- Download the software and manuals from the
downloads
section to see how it all works.
- Visit our Hondata user
forum and ask questions there.
- Want to know what others
think?
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