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    Default Vtec code ?

    an EX with a y7 swap and a CEL on more likely being Vtec code thrown.
    Is this causing me to lose power and performance with the CEL on ?
    Not saying the y6 does anyways lol.

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    so u have a y7 with a y8 ecu and u have a cel on for vtecs codes.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Barefoot View Post
    so u have a y7 with a y8 ecu and u have a cel on for vtecs codes.
    yeah everything else is hooked up for the swap its just the vtec isnt.

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    your going to run rich with the y8 ecu but other than that let the light stay on


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    Quote Originally Posted by Barefoot View Post
    your going to run rich with the y8 ecu but other than that let the light stay on
    what all would cause it to run rich now ?

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    the fact that u have vtec ecu on a non vtec motor.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Barefoot View Post
    the fact that u have vtec ecu on a non vtec motor.
    so even though i have vtec injectors,fuel rail,mani,TB,Sensors it still is rich ?

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    yah thats like say im running a fuel map for boost i have everything but a turbo. will it still work right.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Barefoot View Post
    yah thats like say im running a fuel map for boost i have everything but a turbo. will it still work right.
    so im rich for no vtec hmmm well that sucks i dont notice anything like a usual running rich car no smell,smoke,issues etc...

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    just because u dont notice doesnt mean u arent


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    you need a y7 ecu...
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    Quote Originally Posted by punkr6 View Post
    you need a y7 ecu...
    then id have to change the injectors and TB etc.. right ?

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    u need to do 1 of 2 things finish changing to vtec or go back to y7


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    Quote Originally Posted by Barefoot View Post
    u need to do 1 of 2 things finish changing to vtec or go back to y7
    lol fuck that ill just drive it like it is till the swap....Thanks for ya help

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