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Old 04-05-2009, 08:06 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Is Hondata Reflash The best way to go?
I have an 04 tsx auto and i want to do some ecu tuning and i just want to make sure hondata reflash is the best tuning to do when it comes to ecu tuning. Right now i have Injen CAI, and Headers, and now im looking for ecu tuning. If anyone thinks there is something better please let me know.
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Old 04-05-2009, 08:39 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I have an 04 tsx auto and i want to do some ecu tuning and i just want to make sure hondata reflash is the best tuning to do when it comes to ecu tuning. Right now i have Injen CAI, and Headers, and now im looking for ecu tuning. If anyone thinks there is something better please let me know.
There is also K-Pro. I guess it all depends on what your plans are. If you want to go the supercharged route, then maybe k-pro is better than the hondata reflash only.

With k-pro, I think you have to run a dual ecu setup, and you lose your cruise control.

As for the mods you have currently, I would say that the reflash is a great option.
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Kpro basically lets you tune everything. It's gains are greater than Hondata at any level. But it's also 3-4 times the price. So like previously mentioned, unless your going turbo or SC, just go Hondata.
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I'd pick engine management over a reflash anyday.
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I'd pick engine management over a reflash anyday.
Definately, unless you still want certain creature-comforts (like CC). I'm not sure I would want a daily driver without that.

You're a very experienced tuner, as far as I can see. Someone like myself, who has very little experience, would probably not benefit from k-pro....just too overwhelming!
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If you are on budget, want the car to have better response but without worrying too much, go for Hondata Reflash.

If you plan to go all out down the road, or performance is a concern for you, go for Hondata K-Pro.
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I just got mine reflashed, and I do plan on doing header, exhaust, and intake in the future. Im not gonna fully tune, or do any type of forced induction, so im satisfied with it. The gains from hondata alone vs stock on my 6mt are amazing to say the least.
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You're a very experienced tuner, as far as I can see. Someone like myself, who has very little experience, would probably not benefit from k-pro....just too overwhelming!
I'm no means an experienced tuner. I leave the tuning to my friends. There are so many variables involved in tuning.
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As everyone said, depends on what your long term goals are. Reflash is definitely the best mod I've done next to upgrading the suspension.
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