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Unit Information
# What does the unit do?
# What cars is the PowerFC supported on?
# What cars is the PowerFC not supported on?
# What does the unit look like?
# What are all the menus and functions on the unit??
# Is there a menu roadmap?
# Does the unit work on my N/A car?
# Does the unit work on manual and auto cars?
# How much does the unit cost?
# When I buy the PowerFC what comes in the box?
# Why would I want to buy a PowerFC?
Model Information
# What model do I need? (Version Matrix)
# What is an "AP Engineering model" and do I need it?
# What is the "D-Jetro" model and do I need it?
# What is the "Power FC Pro" model and do I need it?
# What other optional parts are available for the PowerFC?
# Is the PowerFC Pro Discontinued?
# Hybrid Apexi PowerFC models and mix n match models, can it be done?
# Apexi LJetro Vs Apexi Djetro - Whats the deal??
# Apexi PowerFC Djetro PRO - Does it exist???
# Why buy a PowerFC? Aren't they discontinued????
# What's the Apexi D1 Limited Edition Hand Controller?
# Is there an English manual? a PDF copy? English translation?
# 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
# Does the PowerFC run the whole car or do I need controllers for... (Aircon, Lights, ABS etc...)
# Does the PowerFC have limits?
# What are the basic mods I should have when I get my PowerFC
# Are there any cool tricks with the PowerFC? Free mods etc?
# How does the PowerFC compare with the Apexi SAFC, AVCR and other Apexi computers?
# Apexi SAFC vs Apexi PowerFC, whats the difference?
# How does the AVC-R compare to the PowerFC boost controller kit?
Installation
# How do I install the PowerFC?
# Basic Hand Controller functions and use
# Help! My car doesn't start once I've installed the PowerFC
# Once the PowerFC is installed can I expect any better performance or does it HAVE to be tuned?
# Can I drive around without it being tuned for a few days? Months? ?
# Help! My car doesn't idle once I've installed the PowerFC
Basic Operation
# Basic Hand Controller functions and use - Monitoring
# Basic Hand Controller functions and use - Checking Functions
# Basic Hand Controller functions and use - Checking Sensors
Advanced Operation
# Are there any hidden/secret features? Stuff you can't access by the Hand Controller
# Does the PowerFC have any laptop hook up options or software
# What does the PowerFC support in terms of modifications?
# What do I need to do when changing my Airflow Meter
# How do I configure larger injectors?
# How do I setup a larger scale map sensor?
# PowerFC Pro - Launch Control
Advanced Operation - Optional Kits for the PowerFC
# How do I hook up the optional Boost Controller kit?
# How do I configure the optional Boost Controller Kit?
# How do I hook up the D-Jetro Map Sensor Harness Kit?
# Replacement or upgradable Map Sensors for the Boost Control Kit / Djetro Kit?
Tuning Information
# Where can I get my PowerFC tuned and how much will it cost me?
# Can I tune the car myself?
# What is Map Tracer? Is it useful?
# My fuel economy is terrible and I just had a complete tune, Whats wrong?
# Self Tuning - Ignition Timing
# What are the percentages for my airflow voltages for?
# Is there a way or guesstimation to calculate AFR's based on the INJ values?
# I always have knocking, is it true, is it lies or is something wrong?
# How do I debug knocking, how can I make it go away?
Technical Issues
# What do the strange sensor names mean?
# Why does my engine light flash when I drive with the PowerFC
# My idle is really crappy and it hunts around a lot when on idle. What can I do
# 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
# When I turn my car off I loose any changes on the PowerFC! Help!!
# When I turn my car on I get a clicking relay noise and the hand controller dies
# My car won't start when I plug in the PowerFC, but the stock ecu works fine
# My Skyline R32 GTR has a wierd misfire problem, what's wrong?
# I have fried my PowerFC. Is it fixable?
# My Hand Controller freezes at the Apexi Logo. Why???
Unsupported Features
# Airtemp sensor on unsupported car?
# Boost display without the Boost Control Kit?
# What does the PowerFC look like inside?
# Can you reflash the PowerFC with new code and/or different versions of the Apexi code?
# Are there any cool custom hacks, hand controller holders, DIY rewiring you can do?
# Is there a replacement hand controller screen?
# Can I use 95ron octane fuel (non premium)?
# Poor mans antilag??
# Boot up diagnostic??
# Can I have a lumpy 'cammed' idle?
# Ford Falcon XF Throttle body with the PowerFC
# Piggybacking the PowerFC with another ECU
# I want to go EPROM/Firmware hacking, Tell me how
# Replacement Air Temp sensor?
Datalogit System
# What is Datalogit?
# What does Datalogit do, is there a feature list?
# What does the box look like and what's inside it?
# Do you really need to have it or is the Hand Controller OK?
# Where did you get it from and can I buy one? What is support like?
# Datalogit Yahoogroups!
External Resources
# Car Forums - New Celica - Advanced Datalogit Tuning
# Car Forums - RX7Club.com
# Car Forums - Evolutionm.net
# Apexi PowerFC Wikipedia
# Datalogit Yahoogroups!
Notes
# Autospeed review of the Apexi PowerFC
# A Note about the PowerFC FAQ
# A Note from the author
# Apexi Officially Bankrupt
# Change Log
Unit Information
# What does the unit do?
# What cars is the PowerFC supported on?
# What cars is the PowerFC not supported on?
# What does the unit look like?
# What are all the menus and functions on the unit??
# Is there a menu roadmap?
# Does the unit work on my N/A car?
# Does the unit work on manual and auto cars?
# How much does the unit cost?
# When I buy the PowerFC what comes in the box?
# Why would I want to buy a PowerFC?
Model Information
# What model do I need? (Version Matrix)
# What is an "AP Engineering model" and do I need it?
# What is the "D-Jetro" model and do I need it?
# What is the "Power FC Pro" model and do I need it?
# What other optional parts are available for the PowerFC?
# Is the PowerFC Pro Discontinued?
# Hybrid Apexi PowerFC models and mix n match models, can it be done?
# Apexi LJetro Vs Apexi Djetro - Whats the deal??
# Apexi PowerFC Djetro PRO - Does it exist???
# Why buy a PowerFC? Aren't they discontinued????
# What's the Apexi D1 Limited Edition Hand Controller?
# Is there an English manual? a PDF copy? English translation?
# 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
# Does the PowerFC run the whole car or do I need controllers for... (Aircon, Lights, ABS etc...)
# Does the PowerFC have limits?
# What are the basic mods I should have when I get my PowerFC
# Are there any cool tricks with the PowerFC? Free mods etc?
# How does the PowerFC compare with the Apexi SAFC, AVCR and other Apexi computers?
# Apexi SAFC vs Apexi PowerFC, whats the difference?
# How does the AVC-R compare to the PowerFC boost controller kit?
Installation
# How do I install the PowerFC?
# Basic Hand Controller functions and use
# Help! My car doesn't start once I've installed the PowerFC
# Once the PowerFC is installed can I expect any better performance or does it HAVE to be tuned?
# Can I drive around without it being tuned for a few days? Months? ?
# Help! My car doesn't idle once I've installed the PowerFC
Basic Operation
# Basic Hand Controller functions and use - Monitoring
# Basic Hand Controller functions and use - Checking Functions
# Basic Hand Controller functions and use - Checking Sensors
Advanced Operation
# Are there any hidden/secret features? Stuff you can't access by the Hand Controller
# Does the PowerFC have any laptop hook up options or software
# What does the PowerFC support in terms of modifications?
# What do I need to do when changing my Airflow Meter
# How do I configure larger injectors?
# How do I setup a larger scale map sensor?
# PowerFC Pro - Launch Control
Advanced Operation - Optional Kits for the PowerFC
# How do I hook up the optional Boost Controller kit?
# How do I configure the optional Boost Controller Kit?
# How do I hook up the D-Jetro Map Sensor Harness Kit?
# Replacement or upgradable Map Sensors for the Boost Control Kit / Djetro Kit?
Tuning Information
# Where can I get my PowerFC tuned and how much will it cost me?
# Can I tune the car myself?
# What is Map Tracer? Is it useful?
# My fuel economy is terrible and I just had a complete tune, Whats wrong?
# Self Tuning - Ignition Timing
# What are the percentages for my airflow voltages for?
# Is there a way or guesstimation to calculate AFR's based on the INJ values?
# I always have knocking, is it true, is it lies or is something wrong?
# How do I debug knocking, how can I make it go away?
Technical Issues
# What do the strange sensor names mean?
# Why does my engine light flash when I drive with the PowerFC
# My idle is really crappy and it hunts around a lot when on idle. What can I do
# 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
# When I turn my car off I loose any changes on the PowerFC! Help!!
# When I turn my car on I get a clicking relay noise and the hand controller dies
# My car won't start when I plug in the PowerFC, but the stock ecu works fine
# My Skyline R32 GTR has a wierd misfire problem, what's wrong?
# I have fried my PowerFC. Is it fixable?
# My Hand Controller freezes at the Apexi Logo. Why???
Unsupported Features
# Airtemp sensor on unsupported car?
# Boost display without the Boost Control Kit?
# What does the PowerFC look like inside?
# Can you reflash the PowerFC with new code and/or different versions of the Apexi code?
# Are there any cool custom hacks, hand controller holders, DIY rewiring you can do?
# Is there a replacement hand controller screen?
# Can I use 95ron octane fuel (non premium)?
# Poor mans antilag??
# Boot up diagnostic??
# Can I have a lumpy 'cammed' idle?
# Ford Falcon XF Throttle body with the PowerFC
# Piggybacking the PowerFC with another ECU
# I want to go EPROM/Firmware hacking, Tell me how
# Replacement Air Temp sensor?
Datalogit System
# What is Datalogit?
# What does Datalogit do, is there a feature list?
# What does the box look like and what's inside it?
# Do you really need to have it or is the Hand Controller OK?
# Where did you get it from and can I buy one? What is support like?
# Datalogit Yahoogroups!
External Resources
# Car Forums - New Celica - Advanced Datalogit Tuning
# Car Forums - RX7Club.com
# Car Forums - Evolutionm.net
# Apexi PowerFC Wikipedia
# Datalogit Yahoogroups!
Notes
# Autospeed review of the Apexi PowerFC
# A Note about the PowerFC FAQ
# A Note from the author
# Apexi Officially Bankrupt
# Change Log
