Honda CR-V 1.5 i-VTEC 193 hp — Stage 1 file (+27 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Honda CR-V 1.5 i-VTEC 193 hp
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Chip tuning for Honda CR-V 1.5 i-VTEC 193 hp ECU
Honda CR-V (2018) 1.5 i-VTEC 193 hp — mass-market petrol engine of the passenger segment of the Honda Motor Company (независимый) group (Япония, 1948). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 193 to 220 hp (+27 hp, +14%) and torque from 243 to 300 Nm (+57 Nm). ECU — Keihin 37820-5Ax. Flashing method: OBD or Bench depending on the unit's protection. A modern petrol engine built in 2018 — a generation with encrypted ECU protection (Tricore TPROT); top engines require Bench.
Honda is a Japanese carmaker and the world's largest engine producer, founded in 1948. Honda is an independent brand, not part of any group. Acura is Honda's premium sub-brand for North America. The Honda K series is an iconic line of naturally aspirated and turbo engines (K20, K24). Honda petrol engines are naturally aspirated with a high compression ratio; Stage 1 delivers a modest gain. Hondata is the main Honda tuning channel via FlashPro and K-Pro (rather than standard WinOLS).
The Honda community has one of the strongest JDM cultures (Civic Type R, NSX, Acura). Hondata K-Pro / FlashPro is the main tuning channel, rather than standard WinOLS. Mid-range Honda — naturally aspirated with a conservative factory calibration; Stage 1 delivers a modest gain.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the power of the Honda CR-V 1.5 i-VTEC 193 hp increase after Stage 1?
After Stage 1 the power of the Honda CR-V 1.5 i-VTEC 193 hp rises from 193 to 220 hp, a gain of 27 hp (+14%). Torque rises from 243 to 300 Nm (+57 Nm).
How does Stage 1 differ from stock on the Honda CR-V?
Stage 1 is a software optimization of the factory ECU firmware of the Honda CR-V with no hardware changes. The injection, boost, ignition-timing and torque maps are reprogrammed. The gain is +27 hp with no hardware changes.
What is the risk of Stage 1 on the Honda CR-V 1.5 i-VTEC 193 hp?
A remap of the Honda CR-V 1.5 i-VTEC 193 hp is safe — the factory calibration in this mid-range class is conservative, leaving genuine headroom for Stage 1 with no hardware changes.
What is Stage 2 for the Honda CR-V 1.5 i-VTEC 193 hp?
Stage 2 on the Honda CR-V 1.5 i-VTEC 193 hp means software + hardware (exhaust, intake, intercooler). The gain depends on the specific hardware combination.
What ECU platform does the Honda CR-V 1.5 i-VTEC 193 hp use?
The Honda CR-V 1.5 i-VTEC 193 hp is fitted with the Keihin 37820-5Ax ECU. The read method depends on the unit's protection: OBD, Bench via BDM, or Boot mode.
Does the factory warranty of the Honda CR-V remain valid after Stage 1?
After remapping the Honda CR-V, the official factory warranty on the engine and gearbox is lost (this applies to any manufacturer when the ECU is modified). CHIPOK guarantees the quality of the calibration and free revisions.
How long is the wait for a Stage 1 remap for the Honda CR-V?
Reading and writing via OBD takes 25-30 minutes on the Honda CR-V. Bench reading (BDM/JTAG) takes about 60 minutes plus refitting. Remote file processing at CHIPOK takes 5-30 minutes.
How do you roll back to the factory firmware of the Honda CR-V?
Before Stage 1 the original of the Honda CR-V 1.5 i-VTEC 193 hp is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.
How much does chip tuning the Honda CR-V 1.5 i-VTEC 193 hp cost?
The remap price for the Honda CR-V 1.5 i-VTEC 193 hp is dynamic and is calculated in the CHIPOK calculator based on the selected options. A credit-based payment model, with no subscription fees.