To Flash or not to Flash my Stock Type R?

[vleal12]

I'd recommend a Hondata, but KTuners are probably easier to get a hold of and are more affordable. Apparently new Hondata units should be shipping out in the next couple of weeks.

I want the Hondata just hard to find a used one on here

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[kefi]

I want the Hondata just hard to find a used one on here

Yeah, it is. They're going literally instantly. Should be better in a couple weeks though.

 

[TypeRNY]

Im glad I bought my Hondata back in April as a birthday present to myself. Ive just been sitting on it, debating and arguing with myself if I should tune it. After owning an STI for 10 years, I was nervous about doing any major ecu changes and potentially voiding parts of my warranty.

11,000 miles later, only an intake and a catback, but I am totally in love with this thing. After reading this thread, Im gonna jailbreak it and tune it this weekend and now im excited. Can't wait to see what this thing is capable of with the basemap.

 

[vleal12]

Im glad I bought my Hondata back in April as a birthday present to myself. Ive just been sitting on it, debating and arguing with myself if I should tune it. After owning an STI for 10 years, I was nervous about doing any major ecu changes and potentially voiding parts of my warranty.

11,000 miles later, only an intake and a catback, but I am totally in love with this thing. After reading this thread, Im gonna jailbreak it and tune it this weekend and now im excited. Can't wait to see what this thing is capable of with the basemap.

Let me know how much of a difference you feel, if you can... thanks!

 

[Whoskyle]

I use mine as a daily and have 100K bumper to bumper warranty. Running Hondata, and absolutely worth every penny.

 

[vleal12]

I use mine as a daily and have 100K bumper to bumper warranty. Running Hondata, and absolutely worth every penny.

Wow really... any other mods or just stock? My biggest concern was if it is worth the hondata in a stock vehicle but most have said that it is... so I’ll be getting one soon.

 

[kefi]

Wow really... any other mods or just stock? My biggest concern was if it is worth the hondata in a stock vehicle but most have said that it is... so I’ll be getting one soon.

A lot of platforms you need supporting mods to make more power from factory. Our engine already breathes pretty well from factory, so you can get a fair amount out of a tune alone. The stock downpipe will hold you back the most, most other parts are unnecessary for mildly tuned Type Rs.

I started with stock for a few months, then a KTuner, moved to Hondata, and then got PRL mods as the months went by.. Every jump in power is noticeable and it's like getting a new car all over again.

 

[boosted180sx]

noone can really speak on your behalf if its worth it or not. If you are looking for more power, its worth it.

i definitely felt it was worth it. You will notice it on a day to day basis because you will gain a lot more torque in the mid range which is where you would usually be driving around in.

 

[AdamD19DFK8]

Makes that much of a difference then?

Oh yeah, especially with a downpipe and intercooler. It's more of a noticeable difference in the low-mid range. I've been driving a 2020 for a couple months and every day I miss that spool up shove that my '19 had tuned. My jailbreak device is supposed to be delivered today, but tracking shows it in Indianapolis. Wish next day shipping would have came the next day... I didn't pay for 2 day shipping! Lol we'll see.

Once I get the jailbreak done I might install my fuel system this weekend. Gotta really go over the process so I don't have to keep watching videos or reading for each step

 

[BoostedDreams]

Oh yeah, especially with a downpipe and intercooler. It's more of a noticeable difference in the low-mid range. I've been driving a 2020 for a couple months and every day I miss that spool up shove that my '19 had tuned. My jailbreak device is supposed to be delivered today, but tracking shows it in Indianapolis. Wish next day shipping would have came the next day... I didn't pay for 2 day shipping! Lol we'll see.

Once I get the jailbreak done I might install my fuel system this weekend. Gotta really go over the process so I don't have to keep watching videos or reading for each step

Would love to follow your build. Do you have IG?

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