Apexi Power FC

[ALL GTR]

Apexi Power FC, Will they cope big power GTR's or is it best to go for a different angle like a Microtech or Autotronic??

[nv033]

whats ur budget.....

power fc is bang for ur buck $1150 from nengun u can barely match it

(dont forget to add cost of larger afm ~$500 for a gtr)

other comps like the others u mentioned run a MAP sensor hence bypass the AFM

my opinion

1.microtech....good value comp if u cant get a pfc to match ur application

waste of time on a gtr bc it wont control the multiple throttle bodies

2.autronic is good but is expensive once u add all the hidden items they dont mention when u buy one its heavy on the wallet

hope this helps

[ALL GTR]

yeah that sounds alrite. I don't want to do my car cheaply. I want to do it so I can pump out massive power and not have to worry about changing from an apexi fc with seems "cheap" as such. I want something that will work from a mild tune to a wild one.

[nv033]

wild...please elaborate....400rwkw i think can be done with ease with a power fc...its just the other functions that dont exiist

eg...launch control, antilag, data logging etc etc....all u would utilise on a wild motor....

[raz0r$harP.UK]

nv033 the Power FC Pro Spec.CPU has the 0km/h rpm limiter setting and Ignition cut used for rpm limiter which may be suitable...

[tridentt150v]

What about haltech???? thought they were the -G-O-

[nv033]

What about haltech???? thought they were the -G-O-

e11's are awesome.....if u can manage $3000 its a tool :headspin: :headspin:

[Beer Baron]

If you are going to go PFC for a "wild" car, I'd go with DJETRO. They do away with AFMs. One question is this 'wild' car going to be street driven? If so, I reckon a PFC is the best choice. Good value, zero installation cost, and plenty of people can tune them. If you want some logging functions too, buy datalogit. If you are buying a PFC (any type) then for sure Nengun is the place to go

Richard

[BBQ]

Apexi Power FC, Will they cope big power GTR's or is it best to go for a different angle like a Microtech or Autotronic??

All you have to do is look at kira wilsons (not sure on spelling) R32 GTR hes running a Power FC. And thier are many 9sec cars in Japan running Power FC's

Its more a case of budget performance. Where you don't have the advantages of Traction Controll - Wheel spin monitoring, 1/4 mile read outs, hp read out. As what other ECUs like Autronic can offer. But at a much higher price level.

[Sydneykid]

Mmmmmm BIG POWER, well the Apexi drag R33 GTR (V Max) makes 1,100 ps using a Power FC with AFM's. I have yet to see a limit to how much power a Power FC can handle. Their injector control is pretty awesome, 1300 cc injectors are no problem. They have enough map references, both ignition and fuel. Add a Datalogit and you can log your runs and control a few extra things like intercooler sprays etc.

The only step up I would consider from a Power FC is a Motec M600 and you are looking at 4 to 5 times the Power FC costs by the time all the functions are enabled and full initialisation, set up, wiring and tuning is completed.

Hope that is of some help.

BTW; V Max runs 8's at 165 mph.

[Jimbo2000]

damn you sydneykid stealing my thoughts and getting all the credit

PFC is the bomb, if you need something hardcore MOTEC is the alternative

[ALL GTR]

Alrite not a problem thanx guys. I have a think about it..

Cheers

[DoughBoy]

All you have to do is look at kira wilsons (not sure on spelling) R32 GTR hes running a Power FC.  And thier are many 9sec cars in Japan running Power FC's

Keir Wilson's running a PowerFC piggybacked with a Motec. I think one of the reasons for doing this is as he retains the standard style ATESSA which requires input from the ECU - something Motec + Autronic can't do(?). You'll need to run either a standard ECU or PowerFC to retain the standard ATESSA system, or change over to a manual ATESSA setup like the Veilside or Jun ones.. although I can't see the value in one of these over a home-made job.

If you want to run a complete datalogging system as well as an electronic dash the PowerFC + Pi System 2 or AIM dash (or another brand) would work a treat, the PowerFC + dash would cost less than a Motec dash by itself.

[CONRAD]

I've recently aquired a R32 gtr, it's running a microtech MTX-12 ECU.. I've heard mixed opions from people about the computer. Is it worth upgrading to a PowerFC at any stage? Or is that going backwards?

[nd4spd]

Check out the latest Zoom mag for ND4SPD it runs a wolf plug and play and has noe made 682rwhp im street trim on BP ultimate fuel.Now going single throttle body so it will make a lot more by late next month.Wolf can run TPS v MAP or MAP or MAF for air sensing and does boost control etc standard were PFC this is a major cost extra.

[nv033]

I think one of the reasons for doing this is as he retains the standard style ATESSA which requires input from the ECU - something Motec + Autronic can't do(?).

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