Ktuner vs. Hondata: Which Tuner Is Right For You?

Here I talk about the differences between the Hondata Flashpro and Ktuner and what are some things you should know before you purchase one or the other for your car.
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[@georgegomez7173]

Great information between Hondata and Ktuner for Civic SI, Accord, and Type R. 😁👍

[@luiproductions]

Thank you!

[@barry.bessinger]

You're breaking my heart man, I just dropped a cool $800 on the Hondata ! Doing PRL intercooler and charge pipes next week !

[@luiproductions]

Bro! Lol There’s nothing wrong with Hondata, I used it for months and loved it. I just think the traction control is a little better with the Ktuner. If you’re eventually gonna do custom tune I think you’ll be perfectly fine. Good luck on the Intercooler and charge pipes, that’s a good upgrade for these cars.

[@PremiumUserUltra]

Lui is 100 on this they both do the same thing, tc should be used on base anyways!

[@CP2Ty]

As of this past fall I’ve been able to use ktuners app tuner view on my iPhone. I think there is an update they pushed out around that time. Great video 👍🏻

[@luiproductions]

Awesome! Thanks for the support!

[@yosammy1746]

I have hondata. I've switched from FK7 to FC1 with hondata. I just had to reflash my FK7 back to stock and unlock it, then just threw it in my Si. It's cross-compatible to other honda platforms. Just requires you to reflash the car back to stock and be unlocked before using it on another honda platform.

[@luiproductions]

Maybe I should have been more clear, I believe you’re right, you can take a Hondata Flashpro from one 1.5t vehicle to another with the same 1.5t but you can’t take it and put it on a 2.0t platform such as an FK8 civic or an accord Where the Ktuner, you can do that.

[@yosammy1746]

@@luiproductions I just confirmed with the hondata guys. It's cross-compatible as long as there are base tunes for it and is unlocked from the specific vehicle. The flashpro can go as far back as 2006 Honda S2000. There's a whole list of them in the FlashPro Manager.

[@luiproductions]

@@yosammy1746 awesome man, thanks for that!

[@J.B.7.4]

Careful adding to much power to these 1.5 engines, I have seen reports on the internals bending and or breaking. Weak connecting rods, crankshaft and small/narrow bearing journals not designed for excess torque especially. I totally get wanting more power, just be careful.

[@axionind]

Hey thanks dude, awesome video

[@luiproductions]

Thanks bro! Looking to get that clutch/flywheel combo from you here soon. 🙌

[@axionind]

@@luiproductions just let me know tons of options for ya

[@joeltorres5549]

Let’s go new video!!!! Bruh you really making me wanna void my warranty. Jk do you know if anything good just to look at data? The car doesn’t have any way to see oil temperature so I wanna find a solution for that, thanks

[@luiproductions]

I don’t think there’s any sensors in the engine that gives engine oil temp, You’d have to add an oil temp sensor, I could be wrong but I’ve seen guys add that sensor to their Type R when they tracked the car. I imagine you’d have to do the same for this car

[@joeltorres5549]

@@luiproductions damm I was hoping that wasn’t the case, thanks for the info I’ll look into it!

[@ViperFPV]

I have the 1.2 I like it better it’s more stealthy no theft

[@channkrp]

Got me in my feels when you flashed a pic of your old fk8 😢

[@luiproductions]

She was most definitely one of a kind 😢 maybe I’ll convince myself to trade the SI in for the new R

[@chadgsjbssbana]

Is it worth tuning an 11th gen civic sport? and which one?

[@luiproductions]

I’m sure it is. I’ve never owned a sport so idk. Ktuner would be a good start

[@GenesMean]

Which tuner is best for CVT civic’s?

[@vermontvermont9292]

Hondata

[@Arhxy]

Appreciate this video gonna start modding my Honda civic sport 11th gen prob gonna start with ktuner v2

[@luiproductions]

My pleasure! Good luck!

[@Chris-ut5ih]

Thanks for vid! Would you recommend hondata/ktuner if it’s my daily and no plans to race? I’m very new to modding cars and stick shifts

[@luiproductions]

Either one is great. If you want quick and easy power Hondata, if you want the same but a little more complicated but more customizable then Ktuner

[@albertlau1360]

​@@luiproductionswhich one is better for CVT ，just stage one

[@EARTHSOUL_Asm]

@@albertlau1360very good question I would like an answer lol

[@quikjfpv1665]

Go with the one your trusted tuning shop recommends.

[@killianybarra8695]

i have a 2021 accord 1.5t and i’m not too sure which one to get but my friend said that the hondata is more knowledgeable in honda than ktuner is and i’m not too sure which one performs better regardless of price

[@luiproductions]

Ktuner for the 1.5t Hondata for the type Rs That’s the way I would go

[@killianybarra8695]

@@luiproductions appreciate it bro

[@Javiwho1]

If I understand correctly some one can give me a tune from a different state just by using a computer with the hondata? I'm not that good with computer's and the K turner looks a little bit complicated and I really want one for my civic Si but I'm scared to purchase it 😭😭😭

[@cjbanks264]

i have a 9th gen si i’ve heard that hondata is usually better, what’s your opinion from using it?

[@luiproductions]

I had Hondata on my 9th Gen SI and had zero issues with it. It’s very straight forward and easy to use

[@pabloares556]

If you have team viewer on your computer you can live tune. So there you go problem solved for ktuner

[@joceow]

Great video. With Ktuner is necessary the ECU unlock process with all models? I have a 8th generation SI…

[@luiproductions]

Thank you!

[@luiproductions]

I’m not entirely sure about the unlock process. I’d contact Ktuner via email.

[@enricosace]

Thanks for the great video. I was all set to go with KTuner for a 2023 Civic Si until the end of the video. Did I understand correctly? Do you have to remove your ECU and send it out to be unlocked in order to use a KTuner??

[@luiproductions]

No sir that only applies to the Type R. That does not apply to the SI trim

[@luiproductions]

You are good to get ktuner without having to worry about sending out your ECU. I have it on my SI right now

[@chadgsjbssbana]

@@luiproductions what about the 22 civic sport?

[@barry.bessinger]

With the tune and other power upgrades, is there a magic torque number increase that will require a clutch upgrade ?

[@CarlosGarcia-xu2cy]

250-270 I think

[@MekhiDasher-fl7ys]

i have a 2005 5speed k24a2 swapped accord that im boosting soon. what do you think is my best option?

[@dimitriv4987]

Great video but you should section it out

[@Sergio-bu4wm]

If I haven't done any mods to my car, is it better to upgrade parts like the intake and intercooler before using a ktuner?

[@luiproductions]

I’d personally do Ktuner first and then do mods. You can do intake and Intercooler and still see some gains, but Ktuner and Hondata are going to give you that power bump you’re looking for. Then once you get the upgrades and do a custom tune, you’ll really be taken full advantage of your upgrades

[@richardgarcia944]

Get intercooler before anything else because you don’t need to tune for intercooler but other bolt ones you will need a tune

[@luiproductions]

@@richardgarcia944 Intercooler is definitely a must for these cars and should be one of the first if not the first when trying to add performance

[@fourside4237]

@@luiproductionsfor an 8th gen?

[@nate-hl9sq]

Hondata has two opinions on the tuner tho, is it worth the price difference?

[@luiproductions]

Yeah, it’s the carb version that’s the difference, I’m not sure, I never used the carb version, If you live in a state like cali you might have no option but to run a carb version.

[@nate-hl9sq]

@@luiproductions ohhh I see, I do live in CA but leaving soon so it won't matter, thanks🤙🏽

[@luiproductions]

@@nate-hl9sq coming to Texas!? 👀 lmao

[@nate-hl9sq]

@@luiproductions I looked but the move would cost more then I'm comfortable with, AZ is my plan with how there laws are looking

[@luiproductions]

@@nate-hl9sq I been to Arizona, it’s a nice place to be. I like the heat lol

[@gtngtn4796]

Would any of thses be useful for an 05 rsx-s, which would you choose ive never done tuning before but i just kinda want 2 step launch control and be able to control boost and stuff from bc i wanna turbo it in the next 2 years

[@jacobpacuraw4731]

Hey I have a question when you installed these on your 11th gen did this void the warrant?

[@luiproductions]

Warranty? Never heard of her 👨🏽‍🦯 Haha jk jk I would bet on it voiding your warranty. Anything done and or affecting the engine will more than likely void your warranty

[@NoabMusic]

Do you have time do any mods to the car or can just do tune plz help???!!!

[@bt1097]

So you dont need to ship out your ECU if you have an Si? Just the type R?

[@luiproductions]

Yes

[@brayanpalacios9808]

For civic 2019 1.5 turbo CVT hondata or ktuner? Thaks bro

[@luiproductions]

Both are good options, Hondata is easier to use and Ktuner has more customization for the end user

[@lubseries976]

Does ktuner work with k24a swap 8gen si ?

[@orcahang21]

Good 👍 ASS job Brudda ✌.

[@luiproductions]

Thanks man! 🙏

[@Fz.Levi.]

What’s the difference between the normal one and (carb)

[@luiproductions]

Not sure, never used it. All I know is that it’s for people that need to be California compliant. I’m sure Hondata’s website could probably tell you better than I.

[@jadenr.4531]

Which one should i get for my 2015 civic lx? It's stock, just has a cold air intake and an exhaust

[@GeekCulture101]

Do you need a laptop with ether if you have the app?

[@luiproductions]

Yes, at least to my knowledge, you do.

[@ValkenDnB]

Are you going to get a custom tune for Your si?

[@luiproductions]

100 percent. I just really need to invest in a clutch to be able to hold down the added power of a custom tune.

[@ValkenDnB]

@@luiproductions RV6 flywheel with type r clutch is the way to go. Type r oem feel. It’ll bring you back to your FK8 days.

[@luiproductions]

@@ValkenDnB that’s the plan lol just gotta get around to doing it 😭

[@Heyy_Arnold]

Recommendations for an 8th Gen 2011 Honda Civic EX ?

[@thunderboogers2003]

I have a Accord

[@luiproductions]

Nice!

[@colbyentzminger217]

On the base maps will this mess up my CVT? Haha

[@luiproductions]

I can’t tell you for certain. I’ve never owned a CVT before. I’ve always went for the manual.

[@colbyentzminger217]

If only the Si’s weren’t so marked up when I needed a car :/

[@GabrielLopez-fi3tz]

Do you happen to know which is best for a 8th gen accord 4cyl

[@luiproductions]

No idea bro. I’ve never had that car

[@hankneahr9663]

I need to learn how to use hondata the correct way I’m scared I’m gonna mess something up trying to flash it over or just getting the wrong map🫠