how can u have vtec back

[talapx2]

hello just another questions for u guys who have already done this swap.
let me just explain what i have.
automatic engine 2003 cl type-s
transmission 2004 acura tl 6 speed
automatic ecu 2003 cl type-s

question:
how do u get vtec back, without buying the aem for j series.
any body can throw me a bone here..

does everybody have this swap have this problem, what did u do to correct this problem.

thanks

[acidbath124]

you need a base model ecu instead of the type s ecu

[talapx2]

thanks for the quick replay much appreciated..
so base model, and then plug and play, or something else ?

and also can u please enlighten me why it will work on type-s not base model..?
how about the performance does it have a difference from s and base ?
from what year and car can i have this ecu ?


thanks a lot

[Tillotson 09]

You should def. get the auto ecu. also if you dont have one get a vafc so you can adjust the vtec point. its 2 high where is at on the stock ecu.

[talapx2]

i already have the auto ecu...

anymore input is gladly appreciated...

thanks

[jswappedsedan]

i already have the auto ecu...

anymore input is gladly appreciated...

thanks

do u have a base tl auto ecu or are u using type s auto ecu...type s auto gives u limp mode need to use base tl auto if ur not

[talapx2]

yup sadly im using auto ecu from 2003 cl-type-s

this is great news for me , now i can have vtec back finally, now i have to find base tl auto ecu...

and correct me if im wrong my car will rev past 5000 rpm :)

thanks a lot cuz im saving for aem ecu now i dont have to...

hmm.. i have one more problem though the transponder chip...
but i read somewhere on this site that u can remove the chip from the ecu to be able to start your car..thanks RPM


thanks again

[jswappedsedan]

Yeah u will rev past 5k....if u contact don at rpm systems he can sell u the ecu u need and take care of ur transponder code to his number is under the vendor section..call him he is real busy so he can't always get back to u right away on the forum...busy saving the world one J-swap at a time