Jump to content
SAU Community

Faq: Apexi Powerfc - Frequently Asked Questions

paulr33

By paulr33,
in Tutorials / DIY / FAQ

 Share

Recommended Posts

  • Replies 955
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Popular Posts

paulr33
paulr33

Hello. The website that hosts this FAQ has been closed as I got sick of it being hacked by Wordpress exploits which means the link in the first post won’t work. I can add up a PDF copy of this do

Nomis
Nomis

Hey! Some fresh up for the thread. I've developed adapter for Power FC that can feed all the ECUs data to your iOS/Android. If somebody still interesting in such a stuff in 2021, I can start

paulr33
paulr33

See attached, PDF is easier as all the images are included powerfc-faq.pdf

Posted Images

  • 1 month later...
paulr33 Grand Master

paulr33

Posted
  • Author
Posted

updated PFC FAQ

first update since july last year

- apexi are now selling ECR33 and ER34 models brand new

- you can buy these from nengun.com including EL hand controller

tgz Enthusiast

tgz

Posted
Posted (edited)

just wanted to say thanks for this thread/article, some great info.

i've managed to modify my standard ecu bracket to house the pfc, allows me to plug in the hand controller without issue and sits perfectly in the standard spot... anyone handy with the tools should give this a go :)

post-10520-0-91206300-1340974487_thumb.jpg

Edited by tgz
  • 5 weeks later...
creativefleire Contributor

creativefleire

Posted
Posted

Hi Paul. I'm trying to install a monster tacho into my r33. I also have an special power fc. Can you please tell me which is the rpm wire to hook up to the tacho?? Your help will be muchly appreciated.

W0rp3D Grand Master

W0rp3D

Posted
Posted

just wanted to say thanks for this thread/article, some great info.

i've managed to modify my standard ecu bracket to house the pfc, allows me to plug in the hand controller without issue and sits perfectly in the standard spot... anyone handy with the tools should give this a go :)

post-10520-0-91206300-1340974487_thumb.jpg

cant you just take the cover off your factory ecu and screw it onto the power fc?

paulr33 Grand Master

paulr33

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Hi Paul. I'm trying to install a monster tacho into my r33. I also have an special power fc. Can you please tell me which is the rpm wire to hook up to the tacho?? Your help will be muchly appreciated.

what is special about your powerfc?

you need to look up the pinouts for the R33 and then wire the signal wire for the tacho onto the guage

because you are using a powerfc it makes no difference, its the same RPM pin out if using the stock ecu as well

debusan Explorer

debusan

Posted
Posted

FYI Paul those new Power-FC's that Nenguns is selling have a 2+ month wait on them. I went through hell trying to get one through them in a resonable time and ended up cancelling my order and getting one used. They do have decent customer service though.

  • 2 months later...
89CAL Grand Master

89CAL

Posted
Posted

Paul: Is there anything different with the new Power FC's or are they just re-released with new chips?

Also 'STATUS' was talking about there being some trouble with the tuning software communicating between laptop and ECU, any word on this?

Sorry if its covered in the FAQ, couldnt find it and just wanted to know

paulr33 Grand Master

paulr33

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Paul: Is there anything different with the new Power FC's or are they just re-released with new chips?

Also 'STATUS' was talking about there being some trouble with the tuning software communicating between laptop and ECU, any word on this?

Sorry if its covered in the FAQ, couldnt find it and just wanted to know

no idea sorry. all i know is it has a new version and also the el hand controller

i asked for some info in the thread that status posted but i dont think he replied

89CAL Grand Master

89CAL

Posted
Posted

no idea sorry. all i know is it has a new version and also the el hand controller

i asked for some info in the thread that status posted but i dont think he replied

Yeah I think I asked some questions as well but it seems to have been forgotten

was going to PM STATUS but doesnt look like he accepts PM's

Just wait and see I guess. I might be getting one so hopefully my laptop will talk to it

TurboWood Enthusiast

TurboWood

Posted
Posted

Paul: Is there anything different with the new Power FC's or are they just re-released with new chips?

Also 'STATUS' was talking about there being some trouble with the tuning software communicating between laptop and ECU, any word on this?

Sorry if its covered in the FAQ, couldnt find it and just wanted to know

My car is in the shop at the moment and the guys are unable to get the ecu to communicate withe PC. Not 100% sure on the issue but will find out more tomorrow.

They are waiting on a reply from fc datalogit but from what I have read I dont think I should hold my breath.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Similar Content

  • Latest Posts

    • MBS206
      Mistakes were made, my R34 Story

      By MBS206 · Posted

      GTR front looks good. If you don't like it, I'll swap you a rolling shell R33 for it. Give you a fresh base to start with.
    • Kinkstaah
      Mistakes were made, my R34 Story

      By Kinkstaah · Posted

      soon I also prefer the old look. At least I have more clearance for wheels up front now.
    • MBS206
      SAU History 101

      By MBS206 · Posted

      @PranK I think a few links in the original post need fixing...
    • GTSBoy
      GTR R34 Limp Mode

      By GTSBoy · Posted

      Has equal chance of cleaning an AFM and f**king an AFM. I think you can work out what happened. When the Hitachi ECU sees the AFM die and goes into the associated limp mode, then it will start and run just fine, because it ignores the AFM and just runs on idle maps that will do what it needs to get it going. But there is no proper load signal, so that's about all it can do. My suggestion? If you don't want to go full aftermaket ECU, then get some R35 GTR AFM cards and some housings to put them in, in the stock location, and Nistune the ECU. Better to do a good upgrade than just replace shitty 40 year old tech with the same 40 year old tech.
    • steven7270
      GTR R34 Limp Mode

      By steven7270 · Posted

      So my car was recently having trouble starting on initial crank, I would need to feather the gas for it to start up but besides that it would start and run fine. So I clicked the idle air control valve (with throttle body cleaner) and cleaned the MAF sensors (with MAF cleaner). The start up issue was fixed and now the car turns over without the assist of the throttle, but the car is in limp mode and wont rev past 2.5k RPM. From what I understand the IACV would not put the car in limp mode, so I am to believe it is the MAF sensors, but it was running fine before and now I cant get it out of limp mode. I cleaned the MAF made sure the o rings were seated properly. Made sure the cables were plugged in properly, the cables also both read the same voltage. Does anybody know why this is or what could be causing this or how to get it out of limp mode?
×
×
  • Create New...