R33 S1 + Gt 3071r-sp + Power Fc + Auto

[dangerman4]

Just wondering how many non belivers there are?

It works....

Yes r33 series 1 auto, running power FC and changing gears normally..

All the feedback i got previously was saying it wouldnt work...

But i beg to differ.

[bazr33]

how did they hook it up ?

Who did it?

Had they done them b4?

And so the gear changes aren't harsh at all?

smooth as the standard ecu?

Sorry for all the questions, but this topic actually led me to converting to manual cause i didn't want to risk, getting the powerfc all put on and it going shithouse.

Have you upgraded your auto?

Thanks

Barret

[dangerman4]

I ordered a new PFC from Greddy on here... "Thanks again Greddy"

and did the usual unplug standard ecu . install power fc start car and drive really nice...

i have a mv auto shift kit but other then that the auto is standard..

i would actually say it changes from third to overdrive smoother then the standard

ecu.. all in all it works perfectly...

[R31Nismoid]

Well being the PFC doesnt control the auto, thats pretty interesting

[dangerman4]

isnt the auto controlled by the auto computer in the boot?

Well being the PFC doesnt control the auto, thats pretty interesting

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[paulr33]

taken from the powerfc faq:

Does the unit work on manual and auto cars?

The PowerFC only supports manual cars. It will work on an automatic car however it will not handle gear changes and simply keep the throttle nailed during a gear change. This will result in jerky gear changes and stress placed on the gearbox. The factory ECU during a gear change will communicate with the auto box and drop timing, ignition to ensure a smooth change. For those wishing to use PowerFC with auto you should consider a mechanical auto gearbox instead of an electronic. The PowerFC should work fine with a mechanical gearbox such as power glide, transbreak etc

I'll give it two weeks at the power level before you kill it

[paulr33]

it will start and run and drive, as covered numerous times

things you won't have

smooth gearchanges

same as ecu gear change functionality

[paulr33]

the auto powerfc in fact lets you see what gear you are in on the hand controller under monitor, lets you see the the gearbox torque conveter and you can change the gear up and down km/h mappings

[dangerman4]

not trying to be harsh paul but have you ever tried it yourself?

4doorsleeper has had a PFC in his auto S1 R33 for ages and his Trans still works

perfectly...

There is a lot of people that have said it wont work but how many of you have ever tried it?

Is it just the series 1 33 that will work and not the series 2?

Not sure but i know that my car works fine.. it up shifts when it should, it down shifts when it should, kicks back when it should, so whats the prob?

Speaking with mike from MV automatics, he seams to think the 33 auto are just as strong as the vl turbo auto, but if rebuilt with a few good bits inside then there bullet proof to well over 300 kw at the wheels...

[paulr33]

one last time

this has been covered a few million times, why do you think your case is any different?

it WILL work

the car WILL run and START

the car WILL drive and accelerate

the gear changes WILL NOT be the same as the standard ECU

it WILL place extra stress on the gearbox during gearchanges as the timing is not backed off

it has nothing to do with series 1 or 2. switching to a vl turbo box would be ideal as its a mechanical box and not electronic like the r33 one (ie: it doesnt need signals from the ECU to change)

[dangerman4]

a stupid question..

if the vl jatco and the r33 jatco have similar gears, and strength . Then why will the 33 auto shit itself, and not the vl? in theory it will be changing exactly the same as the vl box?

[paulr33]

somone else who knows some more will be able to clarfiy but it believe the r33 box is electronic and needs to be told by the ecu when to change gears, and it communicates with the ecu, and this also allows the ecu to cut timing on gearchange so its not as harsh.

the vl jatco box is mechnical (apparently) and runs on its own and was designed to run like that

[dangerman4]

but thats what im saying to you.. its not harsh at all.. it changes sweet...

somone else who knows some more will be able to clarfiy but it believe the r33 box is electronic and needs to be told by the ecu when to change gears, and it communicates with the ecu, and this also allows the ecu to cut timing on gearchange so its not as harsh.

the vl jatco box is mechnical (apparently) and runs on its own and was designed to run like that

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[paulr33]

technically it wont be to the box

[BreathLess]

have you done any tuning to the ecu yet or is just out of the box.

Just read you just plug its in :lol:

Edited February 13, 2006 by BreathLess

[dangerman4]

the PFC only turned up this morning so its not tuned as such, but i went for a easy cruise up and around mclaren flat, just to make sure it would work fine and it did.

im waiting for my new injectors and AFM to turn up before i get a tune..

have you done any tuning to the ecu yet or is just out of the box.

Just read you just plug its in  :lol:

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[bazr33]

Well all i can say

hope everything works out for you

sounds good, that your car is going well with the power fc

let us know how it goes after the tune and post your result

[dangerman4]

will do..

As i said before 4doorsleeper has had a similar set up to mine running strong for ages, thats what made me try it..

[N I B]

I to have done a few without any long term problems with the only differance being shift just like a shift kitted auto.

First car was about 4 years ago running mid 300rwhp and its still working fine.

Up to you if you try but i would still fit an ECU to my own car .

[dangerman4]

the main point i was trying to make is there is a lot of people on here that say it wont work... yet they all drive manual skylines?

hmmm!