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POWER-FC

APEX FULL COMPUTER UNIT

Instruction Manual

Please note:

This product is meant for the following vehicles

Application Chart

P r o d u c t

Vehicle

Type

Engine Type

Notes

Code

414-H001

EJ8, DC2

D16Y8, B18C1

1996-98 M/T

Civic EX, Integra GS-R

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Thank you for purchasing this unit.
Please read this manual to ensure proper use of this product.
Also, be sure to keep this manual in a safe place for future
reference.
Be sure to include this instruction manual when transferring
ownership of this product.

Product Name POWER-FC

1 )

Product Code Below

Table

1 )

V e h i c l e Below

Table

THIS PRODUCT SHOULD HAVE BEEN PURCHASED FROM AN
OFFICIAL APEX POWER EXCEL SHOP. ALTHOUGH A BASE
PROGRAM HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO START A FACTORY
ENGINE, PROGRAMMING FROM AN OFFICIAL APEX POWER
EXCEL SHOP IS REQUIRED FOR THIS PRODUCT TO WORK
PROPERLY ON YOUR APPLICATION. THIS IS NOT A PLUG
AND PLAY UNIT AND DOES REQUIRE PROFESSIONAL
TUNING TO PROPERLY OPERATE YOUR ENGINE.

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Summary of Contents for 414-H001

Page 1: ...se read this manual to ensure proper use of this product Also be sure to keep this manual in a safe place for future reference Be sure to include this instruction manual when transferring ownership of this product Product Name POWER FC 1 Product Code Below Table 1 V e h i c l e Below Table THIS PRODUCT SHOULD HAVE BEEN PURCHASED FROM AN OFFICIAL APEX POWER EXCEL SHOP ALTHOUGH A BASE PROGRAM HAS BE...

Page 2: ... Location 8 Before Starting the Engine 9 Before starting the engine 9 When the Ignition is ON 9 Before Driving 10 Self Learning at Idle 10 When Driving 11 If the Check Engine lamp lights or flashes during driving 11 If a fuel cut occurs while driving 11 Optional Parts 12 In Case of Malfunction 13 About this Product 13 About the Warranty 13 Manual Information 13 www R33 GTR org ...

Page 3: ... key words are called Signal Words Please carefully read the cautions before reading the rest of this manual Explanation of Signal Words Failure to obey this warning will likely result in DEATH or severe injury to the user and third parties Failure to obey this warning may cause DEATH or severe injury to the user and third parties Failure to obey this warning will likely result in injury to the us...

Page 4: ...ctane fuels Lower octane fuels may cause serious detonation and damage to the engine This product is designed for use with Apex is not responsible for stock vehicles any malfunction damage or accidents caused by the use of this product on a modified vehicle No warranty claim will be honored if the unit has been installed on a modified vehicle Never handle this unit while driving Failure to do so m...

Page 5: ...ed installer Installation requires experience and skill To the installer Please install the product in a professional and functionally correct manner Never disassmble modify or tamper with this unit Failure to do so may lead to electrical fire vehicle fire and engine damage Do not drop or expose this unit to excessive shock This may damage the unit and cause damage to the engine Keep this unit awa...

Page 6: ...ivic EX Integra GS R Features Allows full potential of engine to be released using the Apex fuel management system Passes stringent quality control tests FC Commander sold separately allows user to change various parameters when desired FC Commander sold separately allows user to monitor various parameters of the engine Caution Be sure that the POWER FC is meant for the vehicle listed above Do not...

Page 7: ... CAUTION Be sure to check the contents of the box BEFORE attempting installation Please contact our office if there is any missing or broken parts Please contact your dealer of purchase for more information Please contact your dealer of purchase for more instruction manuals or misc parts www R33 GTR org ...

Page 8: ...on occurs or when the pressure sensor is at maximum capacity To check for burnt out bulbs the engine check lamp will illuminate for 2 seconds when the ignition key is turned ON The lamp will illuminate when the pressure sensor is at maximum capacity During detonantion the lamp will flash 3 times in 0 1 second intervals The lamp will flash for 0 5 seconds when the injectors are at maximum capacity ...

Page 9: ...ng the battery Find the appropriate ECU Electronic Control Unit wiring location advice Please refer to the vehicle specific ECU location diagram for more information Disconnect the vehicle harness going into the ECU advice Be sure to pull on the coupler and never pull on the wires Reconnect the vehicle harness to the coupler on the POWER FC Mount the POWER FC in a location that does not interfere ...

Page 10: ...nsible for any data lost due to disconnecting the battery It is the responsibility of the installer to note all data before disconnecting the power Be sure to mount the POWER FC in a location that does not interfere with driving Failure to do so may lead to severe accidents Do not route the vehicle harness near any moving parts Failure to do so may result in cut wires electrical shorts and severe ...

Page 11: ... FC emit any unusual sound or odor If there is any unusual odor or noise coming from the unit please discontinue use immediately and kindly repack ALL the contents of this unit and return the unit to the dealer of purchase Is the engine check lamp ON The POWER FCuses a self diagnostic system to determine if the pressure sensor intake temp sensor throttle position sensor and water temp sensor are f...

Page 12: ...f Learning Idle Adjustment Please follow the steps below Please start the engine advice Be sure to read the Before starting the engine section first Leave the vehicle at idle with the engine running for 10 minutes without the A C air conditioner advice Engine idle will stabilize within a few minutes During idle turn the rear defroster ON and let the vehicle sit for 10 minutes advice The idle may b...

Page 13: ...iately if detonation occurs If flashing for 0 5 second intervals the injectors may be at maximum capacity If the injectors are at maximum capacity the injectors may not be able to deliver the required amount of fuel to the engine Increase the fuel pressure or change to larger injectors Advice Changing the fuel pressure or injector size will require use of the FC COMMANDER separately sold to make f...

Page 14: ...P sensor CAUTION Be sure to perform the Self Learning Idle Adjustment Failure to do so may produce rough idle or cause the engine to stall The POWER FCis meant for use with high octane fuel only Failure to do so may result in detonaion and engine damage If the vehicle detonates while driving be sure to re tune the settings in the POWER FC to match the vehicle The POWER FC does not perform automati...

Page 15: ...an unless otherwise specified by an APEX sales office Manual Information No Print Date Manual ver Notes 1 7507 0150 00 init 2 7507 0150 01 2 Contact Information APEX Integration Inc 330 W Taft Ave Orange CA 92865 tel 714 685 5700 fax 714 685 5701 CAUTION In case of malfunction do not attempt to repair the unit yourself This may lead to electrical shorts and cause severe engine damage WARNING If th...

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