
Its operation must be learned and understood. Unlike those “passive” modifications, the K-Pro is an “active” modification. It is a tool to monitor and change the operation of the ECU which, in turn, monitors and orchestrates the operation of standard “conventional” modifications such as less restrictive air intakes, headers, intake manifolds, cams, exhaust systems, and even super and turbochargers. Note that as of Summer 2004, 2005 model year ECUs are not supported.Īnyone who wants to a) take full advantage of modifications, from simple bolt-ons to extensive engine work, by tuning the engine specifically for those modifications, b) monitor the engine via datalogging, and c) learn how numerous variables inside the engine relate to one another and how they are influenced by making changes to fuel delivery, ignition timing, cam angle settings and other variables.The K-Pro is far more than just another performance modification. The purpose of the K-Pro ECU is to fine-tune the Honda ECU for best possible engine performance under various operating conditions and with various engine configurations. K-Pro ECU Manager software allows the setting of cam angle, ignition advance, fuel, and a variety of other aspects.

It is currently available for the standard shift Acura RSX base model and Type-S, the US Civic Si and the Euro Civic Type R. The K-Pro ECU is a specially modified 2002 to 2004 Honda ECU with an USB interface to a notebook PC running Windows XP.
