Quote Originally Posted by Axix23
ok, then how else can you make sure your not knocking and also have boost cut or lean protection in case your af goes lean? How do you control upgraded injector compensation and also iat temps vs ignition retard? Etc, etc, and etc...

You can do it half-ass if you want..
hondata isn't the only one that can do all that. although my preference is for hondata, crome can do that too. for the generation of cars you have more experience of k-pro is really the best alternative and does this with all the parts that come with the car (pseudo wideband, knock sensors, etc). however, older gen honda/acura need some of this added to be able to be active w/ s-300 or crome.

but to get back on topic...don't go less than a 180* themostat, otherwise you'll be dropping below 170* which is the point in which the ecu goes to cold start changing fuel and timing enrichments for startup. if your car still runs hot with a 180* thermo, then you have other issues. i always recommend stock temp when you can.