Power FC Boost Controllers

[Robo's]

  Sydneykid said:

Post up a picture of what you have got and we can tell you what is missing.

I have the solenoid that goes to the actuator, im missing the part that reads boost pressure from the manifold.

[shrike_73]

  Sydneykid said:

The R32GTST is quite different because the Power FC was made by AP Engineering, not Apexi themselves.  It is a bit of a hybrid Power FC with some features found on the GTR Power FC's.  Plus the R32GTST has a map sensor standard, with input to the Power FC (R33GTST's don't).

So when you get the Boost Control Kit it will come with a map sensor that you don't have to use.  The boost control solenoid is simply wired into the outputs of the Power FC.  When you have it, PM me and I will give you the pin outs.

Hey SydneyKid,

Just curious about how you mention that the Map sensor input to the PowerFC where as the R33's dont

If i happen to use a PFC from an R33 on my R32 should it work?

The reason i ask is because i have been using one for more than 6 months now with no problems and always wondered if there was any different between the wiring or connection?

Also is there any difference between the AP PFC and Apexi PFC?

Thanks

Rob

[Sydneykid]

  shrike_73 said:

Hey SydneyKid,

Just curious about how you mention that the Map sensor input to the PowerFC where as the R33's dont

If i happen to use a PFC from an R33 on my R32 should it work?

The reason i ask is because i have been using one for more than 6 months now with no problems and always wondered if there was any different between the wiring or connection?

Also is there any difference between the AP PFC and Apexi PFC?

Thanks

Rob

Hi Rob, I have heard of people using R33GTST PFC's in R32GTST's, I have also heard of people using R332/33 GTR PFC's in R32GTSTs. I have not done it myself so I can't say whether it is perfect or not.

AP Engineering supply PFC for models of cars that Apexi don't, they are low volume specialty PFC's that Apexi don't believe it is worthwhile programming for. AP Engineering PFC's are more expensive than Apexi. Looking at our R32GTST PFC (AP Engineering) it is much like an R32GTR PFC physically. AP seem to have devised several program changes (eg; deleting one AFM) so that it will work on an R32GTST. But they have left a few others (eg; inlet air temp) that you wouldn't expect to find on a GTST PFC.

[Robo's]

I have the solenoid that goes to the actuator, im missing the part that reads boost pressure from the manifold

[Robo's]

I have the solenoid that goes to the actuator, im missing the part that reads boost pressure from the manifold

[shrike_73]

  Sydneykid said:

Hi Rob, I have heard of people using R33GTST PFC's in R32GTST's, I have also heard of people using R332/33 GTR PFC's in R32GTSTs.  I have not done it myself so I can't say whether it is perfect or not.

AP Engineering supply PFC for models of cars that Apexi don't, they are low volume specialty PFC's that Apexi don't believe it is worthwhile programming for.  AP Engineering PFC's are more expensive than Apexi.   Looking at our R32GTST PFC (AP Engineering) it is much like an R32GTR PFC physically.  AP seem to have devised several program changes (eg; deleting one AFM) so that it will work on an R32GTST.  But they have left a few others (eg; inlet air temp) that you wouldn't expect to find on a GTST PFC.

HI SydneyKid

Thanks for above as i was always curious about any differences between them.