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Honda Integra / RSX
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Honda Integra / RSX standalone ECUs

Honda's front-wheel-drive sports coupe, including the B-series Integra Type R and the K20-powered DC5 sold as the RSX in North America.

Chassis
DA · DC2 · DC5
Years
1992–2006
Engines
B18 (OBD2) · K20A · B-series
Layout
4-cylinder, FWD

You have 13 plug-in ECU options for the Honda Integra / RSX from Link and Haltech, 4 of them direct plug-in. The cheapest complete setup is Link at US$1,420 including the ECU. 63 wire-in ECUs can also run its 4-cylinder engine with a custom loom, from US$155.

Prices checked and include the ECU.

Your options for this car

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Plug-in ECUs for the Honda Integra / RSX

13 options, cheapest first. Each one links to its full specs and sellers.

13 options
Link

HC96X Plug-In ECU (Honda Civic 1996-98, Gen 6)

DC21996–2001B18 (OBD2)

LS/GS/GS-R/Type R; Manual only; E-throttle needs modification

CheapestDirect plug-in
US$1,420Subimods (official NZ price NZD 2271.25)Link HC96X (Honda Civic 1996-98, Gen 6) specs & sellers →Maker's page ↗Price source ↗
Haltech

HT-231001 Nexus Plug-in ECU - Honda EP3 (01-05) DC5 (02-04)

DC52002–2004K20A

Manual trans only

Direct plug-in
US$1,695USD excl. tax as listed on haltech.comHaltech Nexus Plug-in (Honda Civic EP3 01-05 / Integra DC5 02-04) specs & sellers →Maker's page ↗
Haltech

HT-231011 Nexus Plug-in ECU - Honda DC5 (05-06)

DC52005–2006K20A

Manual trans only

Direct plug-in
US$1,695USD excl. tax as listed on haltech.comHaltech Nexus Plug-in (Honda Integra / RSX DC5 05-06) specs & sellers →Maker's page ↗
Link

K20X Plug-In ECU (Honda DC5/RSX K20)

DC52002–2004K20A

Manual only; onboard MAP; E-throttle needs expansion connector

Direct plug-in
US$1,735Subimods (official NZ price NZD 2639.25)Link K20X (Honda DC5/RSX K20) specs & sellers →Maker's page ↗Price source ↗
Haltech

HT-150939 Elite 1500 + Honda OBD-I B-Series Plug 'n' Play Adaptor Harness Kit

DA · DC21992–1995B-series

OBD-I B-series; Manual only

Adapter harness
US$2,120USD excl. tax as listed on haltech.comHaltech Elite 1500 specs & sellers →Maker's page ↗
Haltech

HT-150960 Elite 1500 + Honda Civic EP3 Plug 'n' Play Adaptor Harness Kit

DC52002–2004K20A

Manual only; no multiplexed temp gauge/battery light/AC request

Adapter harness
US$2,120USD excl. tax as listed on haltech.comHaltech Elite 1500 specs & sellers →Maker's page ↗
Adapter harness
US$2,120USD excl. tax as listed on haltech.comHaltech Elite 1500 specs & sellers →Maker's page ↗
Haltech

HT-212300 Nexus S2 Plug 'n' Play Adapter Harness Kit - Honda OBD-I

DA · DC21992–1995B-series

OBD-I B-series; Manual only

Adapter harness
US$2,365USD excl. tax as listed on haltech.comHaltech Nexus S2 specs & sellers →Maker's page ↗
Adapter harness
US$2,365USD excl. tax as listed on haltech.comHaltech Nexus S2 specs & sellers →Maker's page ↗
Adapter harness
US$2,365USD excl. tax as listed on haltech.comHaltech Nexus S2 specs & sellers →Maker's page ↗
Haltech

HT-213300 Nexus S3 Plug 'n' Play Adapter Harness Kit - Honda OBD-I

DA · DC21992–1995B-series

OBD-I B-series; Manual only

Adapter harness
US$2,800USD excl. tax as listed on haltech.comHaltech Nexus S3 specs & sellers →Maker's page ↗
Adapter harness
US$2,800USD excl. tax as listed on haltech.comHaltech Nexus S3 specs & sellers →Maker's page ↗
Adapter harness
US$2,800USD excl. tax as listed on haltech.comHaltech Nexus S3 specs & sellers →Maker's page ↗

Wire-in ECUs that can run this engine

Cheapest current unit from each brand with at least 4 injector and ignition outputs, so it runs fully sequential.

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About the makers: Link · Haltech

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