S-AFC Apexi, ...Worth it? Options

[PaulGT]

Hey guys...i am about to get a tax return that will be enough for an apexi S-AFC and i was wondering if it is worth it before i just drop the 400 bucks on it? How much of a difference will i notice?...how much time would i drop at the track? Is it hard to install?? How would i tune this to my engine? or would you guys sugest i take it to a shop and have them install it and tune it as well? would dyno tuneing work?...sorry its alot of questions guys but i 400 dollars is alot of money to just throw away without knowing any info on the item! Thanks alot guys,

Paul

[west_minist]

Here goes.

I have research this product on functionality basis.

It is easy to install once you do not get frightened for wires. I think the manual (which can be downloaded from there sight) have the celica ECU's inside.

As gh0st_d0g stated, you need good tuning to get good power out of it.

Invest in a meter like Gtech/Pro Competition for testing HP amnd 1/4 miles times.

jet chip and venon unit will do if the venon have fuel controls.

I am not a chip person. I consider them to be a waste of money since there are not easily programmed.

To fully utilise the Apexi S-AFC, you will need to include these in your tuning:

A) A/F Ratio gauge (A must)

B) Fuel Pressure gauge (lets you know if the fuel pump can keep up.)

c) Temperature gauge (hot engines produces less power)

1) Good cold plugs (if driving hard)

2) Nology Hotwires (more current to the plugs)

3) Nology Profire M80 coil (more current tot he plugs)

4) Crane Cams HI-6TRC (comes with timing control) (hell is very hot)

5) Good air Filter (K&N) (good air flow to mix w/ that extra fuel)

6) Good Header (HP Racing 4-2-1) (allow more exhaust gas out of the engine)

7) Good high flow exhaust. (HKS, Greddy, Tanabe, Magnaflow) (allow more exhaust gas out of the engine)


8) Adjustable Fuel pressure regulator w/ fuel pressure gauge (allow more fuel to the ssytem without max out the injectors) (reduce injectors duty cycle)

9) And later on, a slightly bigger cams like 254 -262 degrees (more torque, more HP, more air to the engine)

10) Lightened Flywheel. (rev alot more easy.)