Someone was telling me that the Apexi SUPER AVC TYPE-R was CRAP. Is this true? I was wanting to get one because of all the extra monitoring devices that it has and because it is electrical, am i wasting my money?

 

*bumpasaurus*

 

I really like mine, I could not live without the peak hold function on it.

It takes work to get the thing to maintain boost consistently, though.

I'd buy it again for sure.

Dustin

 

how so? I'm a giant dumb newbie!

 

i also just asked around and i heard that sometimes it gets stuck in learning mode and then overboosts the turbo because it's not opening the wastegate in time.

 

Mine has never been stuck in learning mode.

You just need to make sure the start duty is set to a number that is VERY close to the actual target duty.... and then just drive the car.

People run into issues with the AVC-R when they try to run really high boost on really low rated boost springs (aka, 18psi on 4psi wastegate spring...)

Dustin

 

Sir, are you reffering to me hehe

Yea, the avcr is not for the weak minded If you want something simple go with a profec B

 

Actually I was referring to someone else... but if the shoe fits!!

 

Indeed!

 

thanks guys, what about the blitz SBC i-D?

 

i talked to the guy again and he said that two maxima's were running at 9lbs and the thing started boosting waaaay the hell over 10. I don't know how they set the start and target duty

 

They may have connected the actuator up wrong.

 

oh and does this thing work for internal wastegates?

 

Yes.

 

ok nevermind guys...... the guys i found out hooked it up wrong to the wastegate.....

oh and dustin, i have found you to be the most useful resource here on honda-tech.


[Modified by Aeka GSR, 11:10 PM 4/8/2002]

 

so is it better to run a high boost spring in the WG over a low boost spring when using a boost controler?

Also, what are some of the functions of Apex SUPER AVC-R?


[Modified by BLK94RS, 11:32 PM 4/8/2002]

 

does teh boost cylonoid on the AVCR supposed to make a buzzing vibrating sound when the car makes boost? ( i didnt notice it untill i installed my AVCR)

 

No it should not buzz at all.

I highly recommend the AVC-R.
You do not have to be a rocket-scientist to use it. It is fairly easy IF you read the directions.

I love the features it has . Some of my favorite are:

Boost different amounts at different RPM's.
Boost different amounts in different GEARS. (Meaning in 1st gear I actually turn down my boost so that I can get traction, then after I lock up it hits full boost)

 

the only reason why it doesnt work good for them... is because they didnt know how to use it right or probably didnt do a good job of installing it. those controllers are the best ones on the market. i prefer the profecB. turn the **** til you get the boost you want, while sittin in the car listening to some beats.

 

can someone give me a quick run down on the gear judge function.....im still learning, what types of baseline #s should i be programming in for my turbo'd Si?

 

i agree