Apexi Power Fc Program

Installing an Apexi SAFC device on your vehicle can substantially increase the horsepower potential of your engine. By editing the ECU's stock fuel curves via the oxygen sensor signal, the Apexi SAFC can fine-tune a stock engine to make more power.

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However, the SAFC's main benefit is with modified vehicles. By custom tuning your SAFC with the specific modifications you've installed, your engine can more efficiently take advantage of performance upgrades. This allows for higher horsepower numbers, as well as smoother, more reliable engine operation. Though professional dyno tuning is always ideal for best results, the Apexi SAFC's tuning interface allows virtually any user to take advantage of its performance potential.

Hook up a data-logger device to your vehicle via an ECU cable. There are numerous data-logging programs that run on various platforms, from laptops to hand-held electronic devices.

You can plug your electronic device into the ECU via an ECU cable adapter. (Generally, the ECU port is located in the driver's side footwell.) Then, load the program while the vehicle is in operation to log ECU parameters. Alternatively, an air/fuel gauge can be installed to tune via your engine's air/fuel ratio display. The latter method is generally less precise and effective. Use your data-logger or air/fuel ratio gauge notes to determine SAFC tuning. The stoichiometric air/fuel mixture for internal combustion engines is 14.7 to 1. However, to retain engine consistency and reliability, a rich air/fuel mixture should always be used.

Refer to vehicle-specific tuning guides to find out the ideal air/fuel ratio for your vehicle. Add or decrease the SAFC fuel values to achieve this ideal air/fuel mixture at all RPMs. You'll likely have to do multiple data-logging and tuning sessions to achieve a good overall tune for your engine.

Hi there.After much discussion with various tuners here in South Africa the major problem encountered on our 2ZZ-GE's is the fact that fuelling is out considerably!!! They all basically gurantee at 7kW at the wheels increase with some claiming increases of up to 18% over stock in some instances!!We basically have three options available other than going stand alone -1. Dastek Unichip2. Perfect Power SMT-63. RAM MappingEach person says that their system is the best and works on the 2ZZ-GE, but when i ask for references and dyno's to back up claims it all goes quiet.So basically i love my car and don't want to do the wrong thing.Guys could you please help me with advice - I would appreciate before and after dyno's to.

What are the trends in Japan in this regard - From what i have seen they favour the Apexi Power AFC II, TRUST E-Manange, but i can't seem to find any concrete on our cars specific.Also what octane fuel do you guys use?Have any of you tried Octane Boosters? Do They work??You can even e-mail me directly tparker@oldmutual.comAny help will be greatly appreciated. Also what octane fuel do you guys use?Have any of you tried Octane Boosters? Do They work??You can even e-mail me directly tparker@oldmutual.comAny help will be greatly appreciatedI am not competent enough to advise on 'Chip settings' and 'Re maping' etc ( What happened to good 'ole set of Twin 45's Only know 'old Skool tuning )As for fuel in Britain we have standard Unleaded: 95octain and 'Super' unleaded: 98octain.

When running an 'Oldtimer' or 'tuned' car we tend to pick the 'Super'/98 octain.As for Octain boosters I'm not to keen (along with other vehicle club members) there are a lot of 'Wonder products' but no respected Establishment in the vehicle field seems to really endorse any. I would definitely go for the Apexi Power FC as its a stand alone ECU, where as the E-manage is just a piggy back, and very limited.Greddy e-Manage is not limited at all. It is supposed to be one of the state-of-the-art piggyback computers available nowadays.

It has many functions, it is not noticeable to any Toyota diagnostic tool and it can alter the VVTL-i point (I know that from a friend's TSport who has altered the lift engagement point by the use of e-Manage).Anyways.I aggree that Apexi's PFC is by far the best solution but since it is a complete stand alone E.C.U (which means you have to replace your stock one to that from Apexi) it needs extremely cautious tuning and a very experienced tuner, since he has to re-program the whole E.C.U. From scratch.Unfortunately in Greece there is no such tuner (at least to my knowledge) who would tune the PFC without causing a number of other problems. This is mostly the main 'customer-tuner' problem down here, which prevents most of us from turning to that solution. That's why I chose piggyback instead PFC.The reason I chose Unichip over e-Manage was purely money-wise. I had a splendid offer by a greek tuner which I couldn't deny. For the time being Unichip is a little limited comparing to Greddy.

At least it cannot alter the VVTL-i point but, as my tuner said, he is waiting for new software from DASTEK. We will see.!! The Power FC is an excellent tuning tool. It is one up on the piggy back units like the Greddy eManage which can only modify signals for the main ECU, not actually create them. The Power FC has fully mappable (3D) for ignition and injection as well as numerous adjustment params.

It is NOT as good as a full blown replacement EMS like the FCON as it doesnt allow access to all internal settings, so you cant rescale a temp probe for example, or use a wideband O2 siganl to drive the closed loop setup as per the AEM system.The biggest plus side of the Power FC is that you can plug it in really easily, takes all of about 5 minutes if you work slow and have a cup of tea on the go. This means you can fit it, do some mapping, and if its still not 100% then pull it out and plug in your stock unit.

This also means that come MOT time you can just fit in the stock ECU and gain all of Toyotas fine tuning for emmissions control in seconds. On top of all that, should a warranty claim arise, just unplug the Power FC and fit the stock ECU, I reckon you must be getting the point by nowThe biggest downside to having the Power FC is the lack of tuners who know how to set them up. In the UK there are NO Power Exel dealers (the apexi cream of the crop). This means that no one has a genuione copy of the software or necessary hardware, which is why the Datalogit exists. The lack of experience from most tuners will lead to extended times on the dyno and possibly more visits in the future. This obviously raises the overall tuning costs.The Power FC fits perfectly in the original ECU box, in fact its a touch smaller than the stock unit. Mine is in the car along with all the fuses and relays to minimise cost damage in case of an engine fire, this is pretty standard practice in a serious track car.

Also the battery is in the boot as its a sealed unit and in a fire will generate hydrogen and explode big time, so you definitely dont want that in the engine bay.In short, the Power FC is not the best of the best, it is the most economical solution for our engines, it gives enough flexibility to get decent gains and doesnt close the door to future expansion work.Hope this helps. Hi,Astakos, theres absolutely nooo way you can change lift engagement with e-manange.

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Greddy says that, all american tuners say that, all polish tuners say that and all hungarian tuners say that. Your friend is lying.You are absolutely right imek. My friend did not lie.it is me who misunderstood him in the first place. He has changed the lift point but not through e-Manage (which is not capable of) but through his stock E.C.U.He did that when he was in Japan for a field trip for his PhD.So I am sorry everybody for this silly mistake and for misleading the entire thread!!:!Removed!:BTW, imek.are you happy with the fidanza flywheel? Any problems so far especially at cold startings?

Any advantages (if u know) over the TRD's or Unorthodox Racing's? Hi there.thanx to all regarding the info - really top info.Raising the rev limiter a bit is an option i want to consider.My current limiter is 8200, our new face lifted corolla released here has a 8300 limiter only 100 rpm more but still and increase - i would love to see about 8500 personally.our guys are fairly in the dark here as far as the tunning is concerned.maybe you guys can help because we were wondering what happens to transponder in your key when your fit a standalone ecu unit???any info is appreciated. Hi there.thanx to all regarding the info - really top info.Raising the rev limiter a bit is an option i want to consider.My current limiter is 8200, our new face lifted corolla released here has a 8300 limiter only 100 rpm more but still and increase - i would love to see about 8500 personally.our guys are fairly in the dark here as far as the tunning is concerned.maybe you guys can help because we were wondering what happens to transponder in your key when your fit a standalone ecu unit???any info is appreciated.