Hey guys, whats your opinion on those Spoon chips on Ebay? I am thinking about it, but not sure if its safe for the ecu. Anyone with the chip have comments? Thanks!
Originally posted by Crate i may be getting one. soon as the swap is done and i order one and put it on i'll let ya know =]
but! if anyone else has experience with it or know someone or heard anything about them... post! please..
i dont know if this is anything anyone would want to do but i have an authentic spoon sports ecu and my mechanic (VERY skilled guy....in SCC a while back) said since my car runs so strong that he wanted to borrow my ecu from me and take it to a place where they can get all the maps out of it so they could use that program in the future. so instead of buying those crap-o chips off of ebay you could maybe go through me and i could have it burned with actual spoon programming. i have no idea what it would cost because i never knew anyone who would really be interested but if there are a few people that would want a spoon "burned" ecu, then i could call my shop and ask him how much we could get it done for.
i dont know if this is anything anyone would want to do but i have an authentic spoon sports ecu and my mechanic (VERY skilled guy....in SCC a while back) said since my car runs so strong that he wanted to borrow my ecu from me and take it to a place where they can get all the maps out of it so they could use that program in the future. so instead of buying those crap-o chips off of ebay you could maybe go through me and i could have it burned with actual spoon programming. i have no idea what it would cost because i never knew anyone who would really be interested but if there are a few people that would want a spoon "burned" ecu, then i could call my shop and ask him how much we could get it done for.
Hmm.......a burned copy of your chip will essentially be the chips they sell on ebay right? Cuz I think they are selling copies of the Spoon rom also. Not sure though. Hey how much did you pay for your ECU?
well im really leary about those chips on ebay....too many people buy them and say they run like absolute **** and run really rich and this and that so i thought maybe some people would rather know they are getting the real deal spoon program.
i payed $100 more for my swap and he gave me the spoon instead of the stock one
Originally posted by 4bidden well im really leary about those chips on ebay....too many people buy them and say they run like absolute **** and run really rich and this and that so i thought maybe some people would rather know they are getting the real deal spoon program.
i payed $100 more for my swap and he gave me the spoon instead of the stock one
I hear ya, you really dun know what your getting when you get that ebay chip. That's a pretty sweet deal for ur ecu. Hey does it come with any stickers on the ecu to distiguish it that its a spoon? Or does it just look like a plan ol' ecu?
Originally posted by Cookout I don't get the benefit of a new chip or ECU or even what the difference is. Can someone expain this to me?
Change the ignition timing, fuel maps, rev limits. Your stock settings are "burned in" to a ROM chip. So you reprogram it to get more out of the engine.
4bidden: your Spoon ECU is tuned for what? What modifications was the Spoon car running? Or was the Spoon ECU made for a stock prelude?
I hear ya, you really dun know what your getting when you get that ebay chip. That's a pretty sweet deal for ur ecu. Hey does it come with any stickers on the ecu to distiguish it that its a spoon? Or does it just look like a plan ol' ecu?
yes, it has a spoon sports sticker on the ROM and has "ver. 4" written on the sticker.
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4bidden: your Spoon ECU is tuned for what? What modifications was the Spoon car running? Or was the Spoon ECU made for a stock prelude?
i got no f'n clue but it runs like a bat outta hell! it doesnt run that rich for not having cams yet (im sure its programmed to he running some decently large cams) and the timing doesnt seem too radical...i still run pump gas and have slightly advanced timing.
Eddie, I told ya my friend chips them...he charges 150, BUT my car is proof that its worth it...maybe Ill have some more proof after I goto the track friday. If you don't trust eBay...Or don't wanna chance buying some mass produced eBay crap...Hit me up on AIM and Ill give anyone details.
Originally posted by The Acclude Eddie, I told ya my friend chips them...he charges 150, BUT my car is proof that its worth it...maybe Ill have some more proof after I goto the track friday. If you don't trust eBay...Or don't wanna chance buying some mass produced eBay crap...Hit me up on AIM and Ill give anyone details.
The Acclude.
Haha, yeah I dun doubt your making more power, I was just wondering if anyone has some insite on those ebay chips. It seems like its all the same crap, but who knows, mebbe I'll just have your friend do it for the peace of mind.
Yes and please do post your times after you goto the track, I am dying to know how well it runs.
I have a JUN replica ecu. It seems to run stronger, no rev limit, and vtec at 5600 rpm. I dont like it though, because it riched the A/F out more (than stock) and consequently hurts my gas mileage. Since I drive 100+ mi. a day, I would be willing to sell my jun ecu for $250 shipped if someone wants it. If you are nearby, I will let ya run on it and see what you think.
as for ebay, some are probably good, others may not be. Hard to tell.
I also have a chip I had imported from malaysia, supposedly a custom burn with parts from spoon/mugen. I am anxious to see what it does, but I dont have it in yet.
well i dont have a vtec but having a new ecu is what i want!! no chip stuff i want the whole thing!!! if nayone needs the si wheels id be willing to trade for an ecu upgrade!!!
Originally posted by Eddiebx ....I see them on ebay for around 20-30 bucks usually....
If you can get one for that money, I'd try it and see what happens. If it turns out to be a load of BS then just throw it away and you've only lost a few bucks. If it works, then you've had a result!
If you can get one for that money, I'd try it and see what happens. If it turns out to be a load of BS then just throw it away and you've only lost a few bucks. If it works, then you've had a result!
do you aleady have an ECU with a socket? You can't just pop the chip in.
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