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Old 27 January 2007 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by jiffthejiffmanjaffa
I think I'm gonna go for the APEXI. Andy F can I ask where abouts are you, you seem to be the man to map the old girl, do you work for a garage somewhere?

Whats the best route re the MAF? replace with later model or get the GM version? or does it not matter?
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He does travel the country mapping, as stated in his site on the Apexi Power FC page.

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Old 05 January 2008 | 06:14 PM
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apexi would be the best choice for the money. well proven and tested. last ej20motor i tuned was 330ft ibs/374hp @ fly stock block, dyno dynamics dyno.

u can get good results when you tune properly with ANY system really. admittedly there is no knock control with apexi but when tuned properly the results are great.

as for maf, u can even use a z32 afm. tried n tested and good enough on an Sr20det for around 586hp (or thereabouts) ;-)
Old 08 January 2008 | 01:00 PM
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I've a 95 RA with the same parts you're putting on, plus some other tweaks. Pushing the absolute limits of original turbo (still on TD05-16g 90deg inlet) and somewhere around 370bhp. I've also got an AVC-R fitted for fine boost control.

Let me tell you that once all parts are fitted (with an upgraded sensor) and the car is mapped correctly, you won't be running "1.2-1.5 bar". You will run stuck on 1.5 bar all day long and you'll have a very wide smile

Knock won't be a problem if the map is correct so don't worry that the PFC doesn't retard timing (I sometimes get a CEL flash up a hill under load WOT in 4th/5th, that's about it).

I'd suggest you get a knocklink fitted too, so you can tell instantly if there is a knock problem (sometimes poor batches of petrol can cause knock on WOT)
Old 10 January 2008 | 11:56 AM
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You shouldn't need a knock sensor.

The Power FC has a function that makes the engine warning light flash on an off when you experience a dangerous amount of knock
Old 10 January 2008 | 01:44 PM
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You shouldn't need a knock sensor.

The Power FC has a function that makes the engine warning light flash on an off when you experience a dangerous amount of knock
How many people honestly keep an eye out for a CEL when under full throttle ... I for one, am more concerned with the road ahead. My Detalarm is mounted next to my boost gauge in the a-pillar (i.e. in line of sight when I am looking at the road).
I would suggest getting a knocklink, detalarm or one of these Phormula KS-3 which seem to be very well made.
More for peace of mind than anything else.
Old 18 January 2008 | 12:54 PM
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Can you hold multiple maps on the Apexi unit? you know for different fuel types.

as this is something i am considdering for a V power and a bog standard fuel map.
Old 18 January 2008 | 03:31 PM
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Another ecu option for a version 2 would be an ESL live mapping board, have a look at their website....

Enduring Solutions Limited

It is what I am having fitted to my version 1 at the end of March.
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