Lightly Tuning the Prelude - Honda Prelude Forum

That 01 BB6 · 08-15-2011, 01:34 PM

I've read a lot of threads and none of them really gave me clear answers. Most threads were old and outdated information was apparent.

I'd like to tune my prelude but keep obd-II and pass inspection. What would be the best tuning hardware to use...Apexi vafc-II?

Not looking to chip the ecu or go hondata, just a nice light tune.

That 01 BB6 · 08-16-2011, 06:23 PM

I clearly asked a stupid question. Forget this thread exists

My01BlueLude · 08-20-2011, 11:35 PM

I was wanting to do the same thing. Can't seem to find the answer either...

That 01 BB6 · 08-21-2011, 10:07 AM

anyone feel like answering this today? I'm not asking you to climb a mountain, just move your fingers on a keyboard.

Phryxis · 08-21-2011, 11:58 AM

A good piggyback system would work for you. I personally really like the greddy emanage systems as they are pretty powerful and they are piggyback systems so you don't have to swap out your ecu.

bouckarooo · 08-21-2011, 12:23 PM

if you are looking to tune the engine and get the best performance out of it go and buy a wideband and then use a reputable tuning element, ie standalone, chipped ecu, etc.

minilogoguy18 · 08-21-2011, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by That 01 BB6

anyone feel like answering this today? I'm not asking you to climb a mountain, just move your fingers on a keyboard.

You too could move your fingers on a keyboard and find your answer...

That 01 BB6 · 08-21-2011, 05:01 PM

I came off as rude sorry, I did look and couldn't find anything for awhile. I'll try this Apexi-II out and go from there. The greddy emanage looks good too. I guess my local shop is really familiar with the Apexi units so that would be a safer call on my part.

minilogoguy18 · 08-21-2011, 06:36 PM

Well the VAFC is very limiting in what it does, all it can do is alter A/F by tricking the MAP sensor into thinking the engine is under more load than it actually is, it can also change VTEC crossover but that is about it. Greddy E-Manage would be far better or (depending on where you live if you can get away with not having the stock ECM for inspections) the AEM V2 EMS.

My01BlueLude · 10-03-2011, 03:00 PM

That 01 BB6, have you gotten it done yet? Results?

That 01 BB6 · 10-03-2011, 03:17 PM

I have not, kinda put it on the backburner. I just bought a whole list of new things for the prelude and will probably be tuning after I do the 5 speed swap.

My01BlueLude · 10-06-2011, 12:43 PM

Well keep us updated. I'm curious as to what kind of changes/gains you will get from it.

That 01 BB6 · 10-06-2011, 09:31 PM

Certainly will sir, I'm assuming 3-5whp with the tune. Some disappointing result haha.

My01BlueLude · 10-07-2011, 12:50 AM

Well that always leaves room for some unexpected but welcome results lol. I really wanna get a tune for some whp/torque, but also mpg. Not sure if I could get two tunes done, and be able to switch it with my laptop or something. I really want my daily driver to be efficient, but have the option to get the most out of my bolt ons.

minilogoguy18 · 10-07-2011, 06:09 AM

^Leaning the A/F out increases power and helps MPG...