A'PEXi AVCR

[strutto]

Ill give gavin a buzz once my s-afcII arrives and go from there

Me too! When do you reckon yours will arrive? It'll be interesting to compare what gains we get once they are both tuned.

We might even be able to organise a group tune

[NismoGirl]

Me too!  When do you reckon yours will arrive?  It'll be interesting to compare what gains we get once they are both tuned.

We might even be able to organise a group tune

Gavin does use Dysons Dyno but only because it's the best one within the immediate area. I mean, he could drive a few k's to get to one, but I'm pretty sure he'd have some type of deal with them.

I gather that Gavin can install the SAFC's seeming he can install the PFC's. I think it would be harder to do the PFC.

Just a question, why have you's choosen to go the SAFC and not the PFC? Genuine question because I'm looking at doing the upgrades soon myself.

[strutto]

Gavin does use Dysons Dyno but only because it's the best one within the immediate area. I mean, he could drive a few k's to get to one, but I'm pretty sure he'd have some type of deal with them.  

I gather that Gavin can install the SAFC's seeming he can install the PFC's. I think it would be harder to do the PFC.  

Just a question, why have you's choosen to go the SAFC and not the PFC? Genuine question because I'm looking at doing the upgrades soon myself.

Yeah, I more than happy to have Gavin tune mine on Dysons dyno... I reckon there would be a gentlemans agreement there somewhere too!

I chose the SAFC over the PFC as my car is auto Not interested in a manual conv ATM as the missus loves the auto and she drives it more than me. I also have minimal mods (exhaust, bleed, filter) so an SAFC should be OK... Not interested in a Wolf or Link as I don't reckon they are proven enough around here...

Plus the rice! RSM on the dash, SAFCII on the dash. Ultimate rice value! I could of used a Unichip or similar but then I'm locked into a tuner and I can't use the monitor to check knock, throttle, etc...

If i had a manual car it would be PFC all the way!

It seems the PFC's don't output some of the signals required by the Auto ECU and this causes some problems with the shifting of the auto...

Out of interest, Moanie is having some probs with her PFC and the ALSD ECU. I reckon it is a similar thing to the auto ECU prob so you might want to trial fit a PFC before you purchase Erin since you have ALSD too... Hate to be the bearer of bad news but I'd hate to see you buy one and have probs with it...

HTH

[Nismo32R]

ha ha....we all like Gavin's service more than any others~~~~!!!

[MJ]

Me too!  When do you reckon yours will arrive?  It'll be interesting to compare what gains we get once they are both tuned.

We might even be able to organise a group tune

I hope mine arrives in the next week or two. Its my xmas present from my girlfriend, hehe shes so nice. I probably wont beable to get it tuned until sometime in january as Gavin is going on his christmas break soon and im pretty sure hes pretty booked out until then.

Would be great to orgainse a group tune, if we can find more people i'd be more then happy to see and compare what gains are made.

I'm also saving for a FMIC and i wanna get that fitted before i get the S-afcII tuned as it will save me money only getting it tuned once.

My car is pretty much exactly the same as yours strutto. I also have an auto with minimal mods (i got pod, bleed to 10psi, and 3" exhaust). Becuase mine is auto is the reason im going for the s-afcII also because i dont have a great deal of money and im not chasing huge amounts of power. I have a goal of 200rwkw which i think will be enough for me. I'm hoping ill beable to reach those figures

without having to buy a stand alone ECU.

[strutto]

Cool, mine should be here within a fortnight too. Its my Xmas present to myself

We will have to contact Gavin in the New Year and see what we can organise... We might start a thread re group tuning once the time gets closer?

FMIC is on my list too but it won't be done for a while yet...

My only worry at this stage is the power handling ability of the auto... I'm not sure how much they can take but I think 200kw would be getting close to the limits...

I had mine dynoed recently as I wanted to be sure that the fuel delivery was OK and the speedo was still accurate after the wheels and tyres...

I have an incabin bleed which stays closed pretty much all of the time. This equates to around 5psi on my boost gauge. This is how I dynoed the car. Best run was 138rwkw in shootout mode...

It definately has more grunt when running 10psi but it goes hella rich around 4000 - 5000rpm which causes it to bog down abit before picking up again. I'm hoping to get this tuned out with the SAFCII.

I think I'll use the 2 files in the SAFC for two boost settings. 1 for me, 1 for wifey...

Her tune will be for 5psi (she assures me she doesn't touch the bleed ) and hopefully fairly economical.

My tune will be for 9-10psi and ideally with fairly safe AFR's (between 12 - 12.6)

If I start running out of fuel delivery then I'll hunt down a pressure reg and maybe a fuel pump...

Or thats the plan anyway...

I'm wondering ATM whether an SITC might be beneficial too?

[MJ]

Yeah, i'm keen for getting people together for a group tune, it would be great to meet up with some guys from here as i have only recently bought my skyline and dont know anyone yet

I know mine runs pretty rich too, i only ever run 10psi at night when i go for a cruise. I dont feel safe running 10psi all the time especially with the stock cooler and hot qld whether.

when you say 5psi on your boost gauge are you refering to the stock guage? Its not measured in psi. I know the +7 on the gauge equals to be about 13.5psi. Stock boost should be 7psi

I dont think youll need a fuel pump and pressure reg at this stage...but then again its always better to be safe....after i do the fmic and s-afcII then thats what im doing.

Whats a SITC? sorry im not familiar with that acronym hehe

With my goal of 200rwkw, i didnt take into account the auto box. I thought they were fairly strong? What can be done about making them stronger? I dont really want to convert to manual as it will cost like 2-3k and i feel the car will lose its quality when its done.

[NismoGirl]

Out of interest, Moanie is having some probs with her PFC and the ALSD ECU.  I reckon it is a similar thing to the auto ECU prob so you might want to trial fit a PFC before you purchase Erin since you have ALSD too...  Hate to be the bearer of bad news but I'd hate to see you buy one and have probs with it...

HTH

I saw this post and got a little worried I've spoken to "The Man" (read: Gavin) and he said there shouldn't be a problem, but if there is, the fault can be diagnosed and a there will be a way around it. As I said in my pm. I might search a few more avenues first.

[strutto]

Yeah, i'm keen for getting people together for a group tune, it would be great to meet up with some guys from here as i have only recently bought my skyline and dont know anyone yet.

I've met up with a few of the guys from here and have had some great times. The GT cruise over Mt Nebo was awesome!

when you say 5psi on your boost gauge are you refering to the stock guage? Its not measured in psi. I know the +7 on the gauge equals to be about 13.5psi. Stock boost should be 7psi

Nope, I have a Splitfire gauge which although not the best in the world is far more accurate than the stock gauge... Stock boost is 7psi when using the standard ecu controlled bleed, which I don't. Stock wastegate actuates at 5psi so when my bleed is closed, the wastegate opens when the actuator sees 5psi...

Whats a SITC? sorry im not familiar with that acronym hehe

Apexi Super Ignition Timing Controller I believe... Allows you to modify the timing by + or - 15 degrees at 5 rpm ranges (800, 2400, 4000, 5600, 7200)...

I can't help myself. I just bought one (like 2 mins ago) from these forums for $170! Not sure if I'll use it yet... I'll see how we go...

With my goal of 200rwkw, i didnt take into account the auto box. I thought they were fairly strong? What can be done about making them stronger? I dont really want to convert to manual as it will cost like 2-3k and i feel the car will lose its quality when its done.

I honestly don't know the absolute power handling ability of the autos. The 300ZXTT's use the same box and some of them are making heaps of power... I think 200rwkw is the figure most people quote tho... I don't think they go bang, rather it just reduces the life of the box by quite a bit...

Some people have had the autos rebuilt with stronger bands and clutches but I think its quite expensive (>1K).

I agree with loosing quality in the auto to manual conversion but I've seen a few done and they are OK... I won't be doing it though...

I plan on getting mine pressure flushed with a new pan filter and some good synthetic Nissan approved fluid at some stage... I don't reckon I'll get much change from $350 tho... The fluid is around $70 for 4L (for the good stuff) and I think you need at least 7L

Heat is the big killer of autos so as long as you make sure it locks up when your thrashing it and you don't pull mega burnouts in 1st, I think we will be OK...

[MJ]

Well im glad i didnt set my goal any higher then 200rwkw, it gets damn expensive after that!!

Thanks for all your help strutto, you've been great! I've learnt so much off this forum already

[strutto]

Well im glad i didnt set my goal any higher then 200rwkw, it gets damn expensive after that!!

Thanks for all your help strutto, you've been great! I've learnt so much off this forum already

I learnt alot of it here and on skylinesdownunder so there is hope for you yet

Practical experience is worth alot though...

Do your research, don't believe everything you hear / read, and know exactly what you want...

I have been great haven't I... :headspin:

[NismoGirl]

Yeah, i'm keen for getting people together for a group tune, it would be great to meet up with some guys from here as i have only recently bought my skyline and dont know anyone yet

Theres me to!

[MJ]

hehe, sorry NismoGirl

It's always great to have female car nuts! I'm slowly teaching my girlfriend!

[pentae]

NismoGirl where can I buy an AVCR for 672.669 AUD ?

[strutto]

Nengun dude...

Click the ad at the top of the page...

[BelGarion]

check the banner up the top of the page, nengun is a advertiser on the sau forums

thats where nismogirl is getting her pricing from

[knore]

Well to add to the already growing list

Ive got my SAFCII and am ordering RSM, AVCR and Intercooler soon.

Will be getting it installed at Gavins, get a service at same time, easy i figure, dont know if ill get it tuned there though.

[NismoGirl]

Well to add to the already growing list

Ive got my SAFCII and am ordering RSM, AVCR and Intercooler soon.  

Will be getting it installed at Gavins, get a service at same time, easy i figure, dont know if ill get it tuned there though.

Your going to get gavin to install it but not tune it?? ... Are you nuts? Who else is going to tune it. As far as I know, Gavin is the only knowledgable mechanic around that knows apexi gear inside out. Some people say they know about it, but wouldn't have a clue, others have to read a manaul. To keep the costs down with installing items, Gavin road tunes them and then fine tunes them on Dysons' Rotary's dyno. Depending on what you want done is to how much time and how much it will cost. Remembering that sometimes they might need the car for more than one day, just to make sure it runs right. So you will have to ring up and find out all these things before you have it done.

[MJ]

Hey Strutto,

My S-AFCII arrived today. I've been looking at the wiring diagram and im having second thoughts about installing it myself. You seem knowlegdable and i was wondering when you install yours maybe we could organise to meet up and install mine too. I'll pay you in beer, burbon, cash whatever

Then perhaps we can goto Gavin's and get ours tuned together. I wont be getting my fmic till january and i dont wanna wait that long to install/tune it. Although im pretty sure Gavin is very busy from now till he goes on holidays soon, so we might not beable to get in anyway.

Let me know what you think dude

Matt.

[NismoGirl]

as i said in another thread, he's not booked out. the only day he's booked out is the 19th dec