I came across this guide for the Apexi Power FC and found it very useful so I thought I'd share this with everyone
I forgot the website link I got it from but i did manage to save it to a word document so if anybody wants the guide with the pictures then pm me and ill send it to you
I've had to make separate parts for it as well because the forums got a 1000 character limit for each post.
ENJOY!
PART1
Apexi PowerFC FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Unit Information
1. What does the unit do?
2. What cars is the PowerFC supported on?
3. What cars is the PowerFC not supported on?
4. What does the unit look like?
5. What are all the menus and functions on the unit??
6. Is there a menu roadmap?
7. Does the unit work on my N/A car?
8. Does the unit work on manual and auto cars?
9. How much does the unit cost?
10. When I buy the PowerFC what comes in the box?
11. Why would I want to buy a PowerFC?
Model Information
12. What model do I need? (Version Matrix)
13. What is an "AP Engineering model" and do I need it?
14. What is the "D-Jetro" model and do I need it?
15. What is the "Power FC Pro" model and do I need it?
16. What other optional parts are available for the PowerFC?
17. Is the PowerFC Pro Discontinued?
18. Hybrid Apexi PowerFC models and mix n match models, can it be done?
19. Apexi LJetro Vs Apexi Djetro - Whats the deal??
20. Apexi PowerFC Djetro PRO - Does it exist???
21. Why buy a PowerFC? Aren't they discontinued????
22. What's the Apexi D1 Limited Edition Hand Controller?
23. Is there an English manual? a PDF copy? English translation?
24. I have the older PowerFC that did not come with a hand controller can I buy a new hand controller separate and use that?
Considerations before use
25. Does the PowerFC run the whole car or do I need controllers for... (Aircon, Lights, ABS etc...)
26. Does the PowerFC have limits?
27. What are the basic mods I should have when I get my PowerFC
28. Are there any cool tricks with the PowerFC? Free mods etc?
29. How does the PowerFC compare with the Apexi SAFC, AVCR and other Apexi computers?
30. Apexi SAFC vs Apexi PowerFC, whats the difference?
31. How does the AVC-R compare to the PowerFC boost controller kit?
Installation
32. How do I install the PowerFC?
33. Basic Hand Controller functions and use
34. Help! My car doesn't start once I've installed the PowerFC
35. Once the PowerFC is installed can I expect any better performance or does it HAVE to be tuned?
36. Can I drive around without it being tuned for a few days? Months? ?
37. Help! My car doesn't idle once I've installed the PowerFC
Basic Operation
38. Basic Hand Controller functions and use - Monitoring
39. Basic Hand Controller functions and use - Checking Functions
40. Basic Hand Controller functions and use - Checking Sensors
Advanced Operation
41. Are there any hidden/secret features? Stuff you can't access by the Hand Controller
42. Does the PowerFC have any laptop hook up options or software
43. What does the PowerFC support in terms of modifications?
44. What do I need to do when changing my Airflow Meter
45. How do I configure larger injectors?
46. How do I setup a larger scale map sensor?
47. PowerFC Pro - Launch Control
Advanced Operation - Optional Kits for the PowerFC
48. How do I hook up the optional Boost Controller kit?
49. How do I configure the optional Boost Controller Kit?
50. How do I hook up the D-Jetro Map Sensor Harness Kit?
51. Replacement or upgradable Map Sensors for the Boost Control Kit / Djetro Kit?
Tuning Information
52. Where can I get my PowerFC tuned and how much will it cost me?
53. Can I tune the car myself?
54. What is Map Tracer? Is it useful?
55. My fuel economy is terrible and I just had a complete tune, Whats wrong?
56. Self Tuning - Ignition Timing
57. What are the percentages for my airflow voltages for?
58. Is there a way or guesstimation to calculate AFR's based on the INJ values?
59. I always have knocking, is it true, is it lies or is something wrong?
60. How do I debug knocking, how can I make it go away?
Technical Issues
61. What do the strange sensor names mean?
62. Why does my engine light flash when I drive with the PowerFC
63. My idle is really crappy and it hunts around a lot when on idle. What can I do
64. I am seeing on my Map Tracer that I am reaching load point 19-20 on full throttle. I am maxing out the PowerFC! What can I do
65. When I turn my car off I loose any changes on the PowerFC! Help!!
66. When I turn my car on I get a clicking relay noise and the hand controller dies
67. My car won't start when I plug in the PowerFC, but the stock ecu works fine
68. My Skyline R32 GTR has a wierd misfire problem, what's wrong?
69. I have fried my PowerFC. Is it fixable?
70. My Hand Controller freezes at the Apexi Logo. Why???
Unsupported Features
71. Airtemp sensor on unsupported car?
72. Boost display without the Boost Control Kit?
73. What does the PowerFC look like inside?
74. Can you reflash the PowerFC with new code and/or different versions of the Apexi code?
75. Are there any cool custom hacks, hand controller holders, DIY rewiring you can do?
76. Is there a replacement hand controller screen?
77. Can I use 95ron octane fuel (non premium)?
78. Poor mans antilag??
79. Boot up diagnostic??
80. Can I have a lumpy 'cammed' idle?
81. Ford Falcon XF Throttle body with the PowerFC
82. Piggybacking the PowerFC with another ECU
83. I want to go EPROM/Firmware hacking, Tell me how
84. Replacement Air Temp sensor?
Datalogit System
85. What is Datalogit?
86. What does Datalogit do, is there a feature list?
87. What does the box look like and what's inside it?
88. Do you really need to have it or is the Hand Controller OK?
89. Where did you get it from and can I buy one? What is support like?
90. Datalogit Yahoogroups!
External Resources
91. Car Forums - New Celica - Advanced Datalogit Tuning
92. Car Forums - RX7Club.com
93. Car Forums - Evolutionm.net
94. Apexi PowerFC Wikipedia
95. Datalogit Yahoogroups!
Notes
96. Autospeed review of the Apexi PowerFC
97. A Note about the PowerFC FAQ
98. A Note from the author
99. Apexi Officially Bankrupt
100. Change Log
____
What does the unit do?
The unit is a full replacement ECU for your factory computer. It is not a piggyback system and as such allows full control of the engine and computer controlled systems. It comes with a base map of your cars computer with base map tuned for basic mods such as exhaust, boost controller, air filter upgrade. "The Power FC is a complete, stand alone, total engine management system capable of handling virtually anything thrown in its path." - www.apexi-usa.com
Return to the Index
____
____
What cars is the PowerFC supported on?
Standard Versions
• Honda Civic Type R 97/6-98/8
• Honda Integra Type R 95/9-01/6
• Mazda RX7 Series 1-3 91/12-95/11
• Mazda RX7 Series 4 95/12-98/12
• Mazda RX7 Series 5 99/1-00/9
• Mitsubishi Evo V 98/1 - 98/12
• Mitsubishi Evo VI 99/1-01/1
• Mitsubishi Evo VII 01/2 - 02/3
• Mitsubishi Evo VIII (EVO VII PFC + 4E73G013 EVO VIII Harness) - VIII MR might not be supported
• Nissan RPS13 (Black Head) 94/1 - 96/7
• Nissan RPS13 (Black Head) 96/8 - 99/1
• Nissan RPS13 (Red Head) 91/1 - 93/12
• Nissan S13 Red Top 91/1 - 93/9
• Nissan S14 93/10 - 96/5
• Nissan S14 96/6 - 98/12
• Nissan S15 99/1 - 02/7
• Nissan Skyline BNR32/BCNR33
• Nissan Skyline BNR34
• Subaru WRX Ver1,2 92/11-96/8
• Subaru WRX Ver3,4 96/9-98/8
• Subaru WRX Ver5,6 98/9-00/7
• Totoya Mark II, Chaser & Cresta JZX100 manuel 96/9-01/7 1JZ-GTE
• Toyota Altezza SXE10 01/5 3S-GE
• Toyota Altezza SXE10 01/5 3S-GE
• Toyota Altezza SXE10 98/10-01/4 3S-GE
• Toyota Altezza SXE10 98/10-01/4 3S-GE
• Toyota Celica ZZT231 99/9 - 2ZZ-GE
• Toyota Mark II, Chaser & Cresta JZX100 Automatic 96/9-01/7 1JZ-GTE (Mark II only to 00/9)
Djetro Version
• Mitsubishi EVO V CP9A 4G63 98/1-98/12
• Mitsubishi EVO VII CT9A 4G63 01/2- 02/3
• Nissan 180SX RPS13 91/1-93/12 SR20DET (Red Head)
• Nissan 180SX RPS13 94/1-96/7 SR20DET
• Nissan 180SX RPS13 96/8-99/1 SR20DET
• Nissan Silvia PS13 91/1-93/9 SR20DET(Red Head)
• Nissan S15 SR20DET 99/1-02/7
• Nissan Skyline BNR32/33 89/8 - 98/12
• Nissan Skyline BNR34 99/1-02/8 RB26DETT
I forgot the website link I got it from but i did manage to save it to a word document so if anybody wants the guide with the pictures then pm me and ill send it to you
I've had to make separate parts for it as well because the forums got a 1000 character limit for each post.
ENJOY!
PART1
Apexi PowerFC FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Unit Information
1. What does the unit do?
2. What cars is the PowerFC supported on?
3. What cars is the PowerFC not supported on?
4. What does the unit look like?
5. What are all the menus and functions on the unit??
6. Is there a menu roadmap?
7. Does the unit work on my N/A car?
8. Does the unit work on manual and auto cars?
9. How much does the unit cost?
10. When I buy the PowerFC what comes in the box?
11. Why would I want to buy a PowerFC?
Model Information
12. What model do I need? (Version Matrix)
13. What is an "AP Engineering model" and do I need it?
14. What is the "D-Jetro" model and do I need it?
15. What is the "Power FC Pro" model and do I need it?
16. What other optional parts are available for the PowerFC?
17. Is the PowerFC Pro Discontinued?
18. Hybrid Apexi PowerFC models and mix n match models, can it be done?
19. Apexi LJetro Vs Apexi Djetro - Whats the deal??
20. Apexi PowerFC Djetro PRO - Does it exist???
21. Why buy a PowerFC? Aren't they discontinued????
22. What's the Apexi D1 Limited Edition Hand Controller?
23. Is there an English manual? a PDF copy? English translation?
24. I have the older PowerFC that did not come with a hand controller can I buy a new hand controller separate and use that?
Considerations before use
25. Does the PowerFC run the whole car or do I need controllers for... (Aircon, Lights, ABS etc...)
26. Does the PowerFC have limits?
27. What are the basic mods I should have when I get my PowerFC
28. Are there any cool tricks with the PowerFC? Free mods etc?
29. How does the PowerFC compare with the Apexi SAFC, AVCR and other Apexi computers?
30. Apexi SAFC vs Apexi PowerFC, whats the difference?
31. How does the AVC-R compare to the PowerFC boost controller kit?
Installation
32. How do I install the PowerFC?
33. Basic Hand Controller functions and use
34. Help! My car doesn't start once I've installed the PowerFC
35. Once the PowerFC is installed can I expect any better performance or does it HAVE to be tuned?
36. Can I drive around without it being tuned for a few days? Months? ?
37. Help! My car doesn't idle once I've installed the PowerFC
Basic Operation
38. Basic Hand Controller functions and use - Monitoring
39. Basic Hand Controller functions and use - Checking Functions
40. Basic Hand Controller functions and use - Checking Sensors
Advanced Operation
41. Are there any hidden/secret features? Stuff you can't access by the Hand Controller
42. Does the PowerFC have any laptop hook up options or software
43. What does the PowerFC support in terms of modifications?
44. What do I need to do when changing my Airflow Meter
45. How do I configure larger injectors?
46. How do I setup a larger scale map sensor?
47. PowerFC Pro - Launch Control
Advanced Operation - Optional Kits for the PowerFC
48. How do I hook up the optional Boost Controller kit?
49. How do I configure the optional Boost Controller Kit?
50. How do I hook up the D-Jetro Map Sensor Harness Kit?
51. Replacement or upgradable Map Sensors for the Boost Control Kit / Djetro Kit?
Tuning Information
52. Where can I get my PowerFC tuned and how much will it cost me?
53. Can I tune the car myself?
54. What is Map Tracer? Is it useful?
55. My fuel economy is terrible and I just had a complete tune, Whats wrong?
56. Self Tuning - Ignition Timing
57. What are the percentages for my airflow voltages for?
58. Is there a way or guesstimation to calculate AFR's based on the INJ values?
59. I always have knocking, is it true, is it lies or is something wrong?
60. How do I debug knocking, how can I make it go away?
Technical Issues
61. What do the strange sensor names mean?
62. Why does my engine light flash when I drive with the PowerFC
63. My idle is really crappy and it hunts around a lot when on idle. What can I do
64. I am seeing on my Map Tracer that I am reaching load point 19-20 on full throttle. I am maxing out the PowerFC! What can I do
65. When I turn my car off I loose any changes on the PowerFC! Help!!
66. When I turn my car on I get a clicking relay noise and the hand controller dies
67. My car won't start when I plug in the PowerFC, but the stock ecu works fine
68. My Skyline R32 GTR has a wierd misfire problem, what's wrong?
69. I have fried my PowerFC. Is it fixable?
70. My Hand Controller freezes at the Apexi Logo. Why???
Unsupported Features
71. Airtemp sensor on unsupported car?
72. Boost display without the Boost Control Kit?
73. What does the PowerFC look like inside?
74. Can you reflash the PowerFC with new code and/or different versions of the Apexi code?
75. Are there any cool custom hacks, hand controller holders, DIY rewiring you can do?
76. Is there a replacement hand controller screen?
77. Can I use 95ron octane fuel (non premium)?
78. Poor mans antilag??
79. Boot up diagnostic??
80. Can I have a lumpy 'cammed' idle?
81. Ford Falcon XF Throttle body with the PowerFC
82. Piggybacking the PowerFC with another ECU
83. I want to go EPROM/Firmware hacking, Tell me how
84. Replacement Air Temp sensor?
Datalogit System
85. What is Datalogit?
86. What does Datalogit do, is there a feature list?
87. What does the box look like and what's inside it?
88. Do you really need to have it or is the Hand Controller OK?
89. Where did you get it from and can I buy one? What is support like?
90. Datalogit Yahoogroups!
External Resources
91. Car Forums - New Celica - Advanced Datalogit Tuning
92. Car Forums - RX7Club.com
93. Car Forums - Evolutionm.net
94. Apexi PowerFC Wikipedia
95. Datalogit Yahoogroups!
Notes
96. Autospeed review of the Apexi PowerFC
97. A Note about the PowerFC FAQ
98. A Note from the author
99. Apexi Officially Bankrupt
100. Change Log
____
What does the unit do?
The unit is a full replacement ECU for your factory computer. It is not a piggyback system and as such allows full control of the engine and computer controlled systems. It comes with a base map of your cars computer with base map tuned for basic mods such as exhaust, boost controller, air filter upgrade. "The Power FC is a complete, stand alone, total engine management system capable of handling virtually anything thrown in its path." - www.apexi-usa.com
Return to the Index
____
____
What cars is the PowerFC supported on?
Standard Versions
• Honda Civic Type R 97/6-98/8
• Honda Integra Type R 95/9-01/6
• Mazda RX7 Series 1-3 91/12-95/11
• Mazda RX7 Series 4 95/12-98/12
• Mazda RX7 Series 5 99/1-00/9
• Mitsubishi Evo V 98/1 - 98/12
• Mitsubishi Evo VI 99/1-01/1
• Mitsubishi Evo VII 01/2 - 02/3
• Mitsubishi Evo VIII (EVO VII PFC + 4E73G013 EVO VIII Harness) - VIII MR might not be supported
• Nissan RPS13 (Black Head) 94/1 - 96/7
• Nissan RPS13 (Black Head) 96/8 - 99/1
• Nissan RPS13 (Red Head) 91/1 - 93/12
• Nissan S13 Red Top 91/1 - 93/9
• Nissan S14 93/10 - 96/5
• Nissan S14 96/6 - 98/12
• Nissan S15 99/1 - 02/7
• Nissan Skyline BNR32/BCNR33
• Nissan Skyline BNR34
• Subaru WRX Ver1,2 92/11-96/8
• Subaru WRX Ver3,4 96/9-98/8
• Subaru WRX Ver5,6 98/9-00/7
• Totoya Mark II, Chaser & Cresta JZX100 manuel 96/9-01/7 1JZ-GTE
• Toyota Altezza SXE10 01/5 3S-GE
• Toyota Altezza SXE10 01/5 3S-GE
• Toyota Altezza SXE10 98/10-01/4 3S-GE
• Toyota Altezza SXE10 98/10-01/4 3S-GE
• Toyota Celica ZZT231 99/9 - 2ZZ-GE
• Toyota Mark II, Chaser & Cresta JZX100 Automatic 96/9-01/7 1JZ-GTE (Mark II only to 00/9)
Djetro Version
• Mitsubishi EVO V CP9A 4G63 98/1-98/12
• Mitsubishi EVO VII CT9A 4G63 01/2- 02/3
• Nissan 180SX RPS13 91/1-93/12 SR20DET (Red Head)
• Nissan 180SX RPS13 94/1-96/7 SR20DET
• Nissan 180SX RPS13 96/8-99/1 SR20DET
• Nissan Silvia PS13 91/1-93/9 SR20DET(Red Head)
• Nissan S15 SR20DET 99/1-02/7
• Nissan Skyline BNR32/33 89/8 - 98/12
• Nissan Skyline BNR34 99/1-02/8 RB26DETT