Sparky Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Hey guys found a Power FC for pretty cheap just need some info on themIs there anywhere near SouthWales/Midlands that can tune these?What other bits would I need for this? It comes with the EP91 harness. Would I need the FC commander or is it just an extra?How much are other standalones like the Blitz and HKS ones?Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ecksjay Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 sparky, how cheap is cheap?it MUST have the correct harness, otherwise its useless. defo check this mate, if not then you may aswell throw it away.the commander is a neat bit of kit, but, its not needed when mapping it as al the main shit is done on a laptop, the commander is just used for monitoring, displaying a bit of shit and the odd bit of fine tuning, but all the mapping will go on with the laptopit depends what you;'re going for tbh because it may well be complete overkill, if the stock turbo is saying then an safc may well be more than enough, or perhaps at the most an emanage, and you obviously know the prices of those. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted September 7, 2008 Author Share Posted September 7, 2008 Well its coming off a EP91 Glanza and is about £450 ;)It will be running a hybrid TD04 kit at least possibly TD05How much do the commanders ususally go for brand new?Any idea on tuners in our area'ish Ecks?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paul w Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 I think powerstation in tewkesbury can map it??Commanders are about £200 mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted September 7, 2008 Author Share Posted September 7, 2008 Thats the ticket Paul was hoping you would mention them as I hear alot of good things from them and when I was a bit younger I went there with my Uncle to get his GT4 mapped ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobSR Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 you also have to be carefull what loom your using it on....if your doing the conversion with the EP82 loom...you need the Ep82 Power FC...have a different chip inside i believe...and vice versa for the Ep91...i dont think you can use an Ep91 Power FC, With The EP82 Harness on an EP82 loom, if that makes sense...I would have a commander if it were me, as it displays knock etc, which is important, as the Power FC doesnt do anything about it (not closed loop knock control)Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobSR Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Also dont think blitz make standalones? Really depends on how much you want to spend mate...you could get a perfectly good setup on an EMU for the price. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted September 7, 2008 Author Share Posted September 7, 2008 Whats the Blitz Access then??And of course I will be using Glanza loom and I know that the EP82 has a different loom/ECU Cheers for the heads up anyway ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobSR Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 well, its not proper is it...its just a remap of the standard ecu..like the JAM/SARD ones...i know you know the '82 has a different loom ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted September 7, 2008 Author Share Posted September 7, 2008 Ahhh right I see, OK Rob I believe you ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 Found a place that tunes these on Evo's and is less than 8 miles from my house Score Could also get me one but its the last one from Apexi direct he said and they want £950 ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobSR Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 could get an F-Con V-Pro Gold for that lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ecksjay Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 from an n/a to a td04 hybrid or td05??i'll be sure to look out for you in a hedge lewis Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 I have over 3 years driving experience mate its about time I upgraded a little Have driven Focus ST's, Subaru Impreza's etc but obviously it will be a completely different league to what it is now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ecksjay Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 there's a difference between driving them and 'driving' them, as above though, i'll keep an eye out in de hedges ^;you'll blates be sat there in your vest, being welsh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 Trust me I have "Driven" them We will see Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ecksjay Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 yeah yeah sure.dibs on the ecu, i'll even help you remove the parts ;d Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starbus Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Hey guys found a Power FC for pretty cheap just need some info on themIs there anywhere near SouthWales/Midlands that can tune these?What other bits would I need for this? It comes with the EP91 harness. Would I need the FC commander or is it just an extra?How much are other standalones like the Blitz and HKS ones?ThanksYou can get something like a DTA, Emerald etc for around that kind of cash brand new. However they will require a custom loom like the PFC will unless its starlet specific. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted September 10, 2008 Author Share Posted September 10, 2008 I'd rather go for something that comes off an ep91, at least then I know it will work Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BenV Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 how come your getting such a big turbo fella? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted September 10, 2008 Author Share Posted September 10, 2008 May aswell upgrade rather than buy a ct9 plus I want over 250hp so a TD04 Hybrid should do the job nicely Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ecksjay Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 you're gonna be forging whatever goes in then i imagine? will struggle with 250bhp otherwise. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted September 10, 2008 Author Share Posted September 10, 2008 Of course been planning/pricing the build for the last week Going to be a completely rebuilt engine, going to take some time being a student though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bourkey Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Sparky you nutter!!!! I can't wait to see the beast you going to build with 250bhp. As Ecks said though be careful as if you have a standard 1.3 that you drive everyday and it suddely changes to an big power 4EFTE you will not be used to the acceleration and then if you lose it you will be calling Ecks for a hand out of the hedge.I know someone going from a 1.2 8v to a A3 3.2 quattro. He is going to be licking the inside of a tree in no time .Bourkey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted September 10, 2008 Author Share Posted September 10, 2008 Cant fault him ^^ I know guys I'm a big boy now and I am sensible...... ish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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