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    Pt6 Ecu

    Just got a PT6 ECU and was wondering if there was a difference between automatic and manual ECU's.

    I have a 5-speed, so this is kind of bothering me. I hope i didn't waste my monies...

    If there are two types, how can i tell the difference?

    Any help is much appreciated. Thanks!


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    I doubt there is a difference tune wise. When i did my 5spd swap, i left in my the ecu from when the car was auto because it was the TCU that controlled the automatic tranny.

    Someone who is more knowledgeable about ECUs will be able to tell you how to tell the difference. I haven't made it that far yet.

    I think it was F20B or something that had a difference in HP between the manual and the automatic versions.

    Do you have a cam and the intake manifold with it?

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      So, if you switched trans's; did you take out the TCU completely?
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        Doesnt matter which ECU as long as you are driving a 5spd, TCU controls automatic tranny.

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          He didn't swap transmissions, just ECUs.

          It shouldn't matter, but there is a difference. I think any potential problems usually arise from using a manual ECU with an automatic, though. You should be fine.


          If you don't have the F22A6 intake manifold and camshaft, that ECU is unlikely to give you any gains at all.






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            Originally posted by GeoffMisiak View Post
            So, if you switched trans's; did you take out the TCU completely?
            yes, the car was originally an automatic but i made it into a manual.
            I just unplugged the TCU and rewired some things to make it all work.

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              Originally posted by Leung View Post
              I doubt there is a difference tune wise. When i did my 5spd swap, i left in my the ecu from when the car was auto because it was the TCU that controlled the automatic tranny.

              Someone who is more knowledgeable about ECUs will be able to tell you how to tell the difference. I haven't made it that far yet.

              I think it was F20B or something that had a difference in HP between the manual and the automatic versions.

              Do you have a cam and the intake manifold with it?
              Yes, i have the H23 intake w/ IAB and controller. No, i do not have the cam. Currently looking for one still.

              Originally posted by awolanin21 View Post
              Doesnt matter which ECU as long as you are driving a 5spd, TCU controls automatic tranny.
              That's what the honda-tech who sold it to me said. Just wanted to be sure.

              Originally posted by deevergote View Post
              He didn't swap transmissions, just ECUs.

              It shouldn't matter, but there is a difference. I think any potential problems usually arise from using a manual ECU with an automatic, though. You should be fine.


              If you don't have the F22A6 intake manifold and camshaft, that ECU is unlikely to give you any gains at all.
              http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=168886

              That's what i have so far in regards to my conversion. I'll be getting all the necessary gaskets come pay-day and will likely start the install the weekend of, starting with the easy stuff first, like the header, since it's my DD. Don't wanna cut off my nose to spite my face. So i'll take it one step at a time.


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                Any aftermarket header other than a Bisimoto header won't really give a considerable gain... I wouldn't waste money on that unless you have a broken stock piece, or just want somthing shiny under the hood.






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                  Originally posted by deevergote View Post
                  Any aftermarket header other than a Bisimoto header won't really give a considerable gain... I wouldn't waste money on that unless you have a broken stock piece, or just want somthing shiny under the hood.
                  No, im not going to get an aftermarket header. By header, i meant the A4 exhaust manifold. Shiny isn't really my thing anyways...

                  To all that responded: Thanks for your input and help! Really appreciate it


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                    Ah, ok. Just making sure.
                    I've been on a "don't waste your money on parts that don't suit your needs" kick lately!






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                      Originally posted by deevergote View Post
                      Ah, ok. Just making sure.
                      I've been on a "don't waste your money on parts that don't suit your needs" kick lately!
                      Right on, i tend to be a minimalist anyways. I just want to concentrate on the go parts for now. I'll worry about aesthetics later. Plus it'll be a sleeper for awhile till i get the body work and paint done up just the way i want.

                      Im trying for at least 170 at the wheel. Got a ways to go yet....


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