Ok guys, heres the skinny, I am racing ST class in my 99 civic EX. I have a d16y8, bored 20 over, very mild head work, intake, and exhaust. As far as I can figure, the rules in the class state that....
-I CAN tune the engine
-I CANNOT convert to OBD1
-I CAN adjust Vtec
-I CAN adjust AFR
-I CAN adjust timing.
What I am thinking of doing is getting an emanage from one of my buddies for dirt cheap, and a vtec controller. Then I am planning on taking it to a shop to get the emanage, vtec controller, and timing tuned correctly. Does this sound like the best plan on getting the most power possible out of this motor? Any input or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. And here is the section of the rules talking about tuning.
F. The engine management system parameters and operation may
be modified only via the methods listed below. Any and all
modifications must meet or exceed the applicable EPA tailpipe
emissions standards for the year, make, and model of the car.
These allowances also apply to forced induction cars, except that
no changes to standard boost levels, intercoolers, or boost
controls are permitted. Boost changes indirectly resulting from
allowed modifications are permissible, but directly altering or
modifying the boost or turbo controls, either mechanically or
electronically, is strictly prohibited.
1. Reprogrammed ECU (via hardware and/or software) may be
used in the standard housing. Traction control parameters
may not be altered. Altered engine controllers may not alter
boost levels in forced induction engines.
2. Electronic components may be installed in-line between an
engine’s sensors and ECU. These components may alter the
signal coming from the sensor in order to affect the ECU’s operation
of engine management system. Example: fuel controllers
that modify the signal coming from an airflow sensor.
3. Fuel pressure regulators may be replaced in lieu of electronic
alterations to the fuel system. It is not permitted to
electronically modify the fuel system AND replace a fuel
pressure regulator.
4. Ignition timing may be set at any point on factory adjustable
distributor ignition systems.
5. VTEC controllers and other devices may be used which alter
the timing of factory standard electronic variable valve timing
systems.
6. All ST vehicles must comply with the EPA tailpipe emissions
test requirements as a minimum.
-I CAN tune the engine
-I CANNOT convert to OBD1
-I CAN adjust Vtec
-I CAN adjust AFR
-I CAN adjust timing.
What I am thinking of doing is getting an emanage from one of my buddies for dirt cheap, and a vtec controller. Then I am planning on taking it to a shop to get the emanage, vtec controller, and timing tuned correctly. Does this sound like the best plan on getting the most power possible out of this motor? Any input or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. And here is the section of the rules talking about tuning.
F. The engine management system parameters and operation may
be modified only via the methods listed below. Any and all
modifications must meet or exceed the applicable EPA tailpipe
emissions standards for the year, make, and model of the car.
These allowances also apply to forced induction cars, except that
no changes to standard boost levels, intercoolers, or boost
controls are permitted. Boost changes indirectly resulting from
allowed modifications are permissible, but directly altering or
modifying the boost or turbo controls, either mechanically or
electronically, is strictly prohibited.
1. Reprogrammed ECU (via hardware and/or software) may be
used in the standard housing. Traction control parameters
may not be altered. Altered engine controllers may not alter
boost levels in forced induction engines.
2. Electronic components may be installed in-line between an
engine’s sensors and ECU. These components may alter the
signal coming from the sensor in order to affect the ECU’s operation
of engine management system. Example: fuel controllers
that modify the signal coming from an airflow sensor.
3. Fuel pressure regulators may be replaced in lieu of electronic
alterations to the fuel system. It is not permitted to
electronically modify the fuel system AND replace a fuel
pressure regulator.
4. Ignition timing may be set at any point on factory adjustable
distributor ignition systems.
5. VTEC controllers and other devices may be used which alter
the timing of factory standard electronic variable valve timing
systems.
6. All ST vehicles must comply with the EPA tailpipe emissions
test requirements as a minimum.
