PoweFC install on T2
11-27-01, 12:03 AM
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kewl beans! you need to mount that ****** on the dash so everyone can envy ya! seeing you are one of the few that have one for a t2! to bad he doesn't have the same set up as me he would be good for 430 at the wheels! since my old map is still in there! 
11-27-01, 12:36 AM
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2+2 means it is a 2 seater that they crammed tiny *** seats into the back that most adults wont fit in ;-)
I think for 89+ only the GXL (usually had leather and plenty of options) had the 2+2 option, but for 86-88 I think all but the convertible could have it, but I'm not sure if the turbo II could have a 2+2 as an option....hmmmm
Does yours have any markings?
A VIN # might help out
Also what other options do you have on it, A/C? Power windows? Sunroof? Cloth seats?
I think for 89+ only the GXL (usually had leather and plenty of options) had the 2+2 option, but for 86-88 I think all but the convertible could have it, but I'm not sure if the turbo II could have a 2+2 as an option....hmmmm
Does yours have any markings?
A VIN # might help out
Also what other options do you have on it, A/C? Power windows? Sunroof? Cloth seats?
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11-27-01, 01:30 AM
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Originally posted by BigWoogie
Ok, HOW THE HELL DID YOU GET A PFC INTO A T2?!?! Man I really gotta know because I want one!!!!
Ok, HOW THE HELL DID YOU GET A PFC INTO A T2?!?! Man I really gotta know because I want one!!!!
They only have em in japan. We only get ones for FDs.
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11-27-01, 03:27 AM
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Originally posted by BigWoogie
Ok, HOW THE HELL DID YOU GET A PFC INTO A T2?!?! Man I really gotta know because I want one!!!!
Ok, HOW THE HELL DID YOU GET A PFC INTO A T2?!?! Man I really gotta know because I want one!!!!
11-27-01, 09:49 AM
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Originally posted by ReZ311
What is a better computer to get? APEXi power FC or Haltech for the TurboII.???
What is a better computer to get? APEXi power FC or Haltech for the TurboII.???
With a Haltech, it has already been tuned by thousands of people. All you need to do is upload their map.
11-27-01, 03:25 PM
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forogt to mention if you have the slightest tuning abilities you can tune the power FC your self thats what the commander is for and there are just as many power FC tuners if not more than haltech, just because it is in a FC doesn't mean it is untuneable remeber there are about 6000 FD's running around with power Fc's, and one neat thing about it is that there wiring harnesses are still in tact and not all chooped up compared to the haltech install, just my .02 cents
11-27-01, 04:38 PM
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I think that most of the appeal to an APEXi PFC is just that it is made by APEXi. They see APEXi and think "Oh! They make a pretty boost controller, I need a PFC!"
I tay get a Haltech. If you want a "Commander" style interface, get the Wolf 3d v4.
On a side not, when you install a PFC into a GTX, what does it do with the OMP? does the PFC run it, or do you have to disable it and run premix?
I tay get a Haltech. If you want a "Commander" style interface, get the Wolf 3d v4.
On a side not, when you install a PFC into a GTX, what does it do with the OMP? does the PFC run it, or do you have to disable it and run premix?
11-27-01, 04:50 PM
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Originally posted by Kurgan
I think that most of the appeal to an APEXi PFC is just that it is made by APEXi. They see APEXi and think "Oh! They make a pretty boost controller, I need a PFC!"
I tay get a Haltech. If you want a "Commander" style interface, get the Wolf 3d v4.
On a side not, when you install a PFC into a GTX, what does it do with the OMP? does the PFC run it, or do you have to disable it and run premix?
I think that most of the appeal to an APEXi PFC is just that it is made by APEXi. They see APEXi and think "Oh! They make a pretty boost controller, I need a PFC!"
I tay get a Haltech. If you want a "Commander" style interface, get the Wolf 3d v4.
On a side not, when you install a PFC into a GTX, what does it do with the OMP? does the PFC run it, or do you have to disable it and run premix?
11-27-01, 04:57 PM
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Originally posted by soul assassin
if ya want one PM me they make em here in japan for 89-91 FC's only!!!
if ya want one PM me they make em here in japan for 89-91 FC's only!!!
11-27-01, 05:43 PM
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Originally posted by soul assassin
if ya want one PM me they make em here in japan for 89-91 FC's only!!!
if ya want one PM me they make em here in japan for 89-91 FC's only!!!
11-27-01, 07:56 PM
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Originally posted by soul assassin
the power FC runs the omp. and i don't think its just because it says apexi on it, i think most peopel know that the power fc is a very good ems
the power FC runs the omp. and i don't think its just because it says apexi on it, i think most peopel know that the power fc is a very good ems
What exactly makes it a "good ems"? I'm curious.
11-27-01, 11:07 PM
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I use a PFC.......in my 88 GXL.......but that's only because it adequately controls my twin turbos.
In all honesty I think it's a great system for FD owners (or me) who 1)want to keep the sequential turbo setup 2) Don't want to hack things to peices or 3) Just want to plug things in and have a richer base map that's easily modded if you do some upgrades.
As for FC owners. It offers nothing except control of the OMP over a haltech. At that, you can switch front covers with 86-88 and adapt a mechanical pump if your good. You CANNOT use a laptop or datalog with a PFC. Without the Excel software you are locked out of changing base maps and a boat load of other features that are great on the PFC. With Haltech you have full realtime control of everything.
As for PFC support, it is true that only 2 shops in the US actually have the excel software. They are NOT however the only shops that will work on the PFC. HOWEVER, there are no shops that support a 89-91 PFC in any way that I know of.
I say to each his own, but the only reason I can see for using a PFC on an FC is to say, "I did it". But to many that's what my REW conversion is, but that's another story.
In all honesty I think it's a great system for FD owners (or me) who 1)want to keep the sequential turbo setup 2) Don't want to hack things to peices or 3) Just want to plug things in and have a richer base map that's easily modded if you do some upgrades.
As for FC owners. It offers nothing except control of the OMP over a haltech. At that, you can switch front covers with 86-88 and adapt a mechanical pump if your good. You CANNOT use a laptop or datalog with a PFC. Without the Excel software you are locked out of changing base maps and a boat load of other features that are great on the PFC. With Haltech you have full realtime control of everything.
As for PFC support, it is true that only 2 shops in the US actually have the excel software. They are NOT however the only shops that will work on the PFC. HOWEVER, there are no shops that support a 89-91 PFC in any way that I know of.
I say to each his own, but the only reason I can see for using a PFC on an FC is to say, "I did it". But to many that's what my REW conversion is, but that's another story.
11-27-01, 11:28 PM
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Originally posted by UniqueTII
This is Dave.
Dave has a TII.
Dave's TII has a PFC.
Dave doesn't have a license.
Walk, Dave, walk.
Yeah...I'm jealous...so what?
This is Dave.
Dave has a TII.
Dave's TII has a PFC.
Dave doesn't have a license.
Walk, Dave, walk.
Yeah...I'm jealous...so what?
11-27-01, 11:45 PM
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Originally posted by UniqueTII
This is Dave.
Dave has a TII.
Dave's TII has a PFC.
Dave doesn't have a license.
Walk, Dave, walk.
Yeah...I'm jealous...so what?
This is Dave.
Dave has a TII.
Dave's TII has a PFC.
Dave doesn't have a license.
Walk, Dave, walk.
Yeah...I'm jealous...so what?
originally posted by rx7joe
At that, you can switch front covers with 86-88 and adapt a mechanical pump if your good.
At that, you can switch front covers with 86-88 and adapt a mechanical pump if your good.
And what do you mean by "if your good"
11-28-01, 12:08 AM
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I've not heard of anybody actually doing this mod, but it's something I've thought about. What it would entail is switching the front cover from an 89 and replacing it with an 86-88, that has the mechanical OMP. The problem is that the mechanical pump has to have a rod that goes to the throttle linkage to moderate how much oil is injected. I'm not sure any benifits or pitfalls of wiring it open (it's something to look into). That's where the "if your good" part comes in. You would have to fabricate some kind of linkage for the rod.
That's all I can tell you really. I don't know what's needed or anything and I don't need to do it. I'm sure someone else can help you a little better if you post something.
That's all I can tell you really. I don't know what's needed or anything and I don't need to do it. I'm sure someone else can help you a little better if you post something.