240Z_Master Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8018845749 How is this different from the F Con PRO? Is this a good deal for $300? Advantages? Sorry for the noob like questions. I've done a little time here to get by with one nooblike question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Vpro is a standalone engine management system that can only be tuned right now by an trained HKS pro tuner. the Fcon V is a piggy back system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HakosukaJD Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Personally, if you're looking at going this way with an RB, you're better off with Apexi's PowerFC w/ Commander. If you're not going BIG numbers (600PS Plus) stick with the Non D-Jetro version. With the FC, you get it tuned once, then you can make a number of adjustments yourself if you decide to upgrade later through the commander (ie longer duration cam, Z mafs etc...) Not to mention...since you're in LA, its EASY to walk down to XS Engineering and have them tune the FC. I don't know of anybody with the experience to do the FCON's in the US, let alone California. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZXRockie Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 hey bro, check out bikirom.com this guy sell boards for nissan rb25det and you can do your own tuning. better and cheaper than all this piggy back. just check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z_Master Posted December 5, 2005 Author Share Posted December 5, 2005 Not to mention...since you're in LA, its EASY to walk down to XS Engineering and have them tune the FC. I don't know of anybody with the experience to do the FCON's in the US, let alone California. Yeah, but XS charges a pretty dime for that service! They're like 10 minutes away from me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HakosukaJD Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 I think they wanted about $300 for tuning my RB including 2 (or was it 3?) hours on the dyno. But with the PowerFC, upgrades are easily dealth with through the commander...so once its tuned, you don't have to go back if you want to change cams, injectors, maf, etc. Just make sure you get the FC that matches your engine....ie the RB26DETT FC is different for the R32/R33 than the R34.... Yeah, but XS charges a pretty dime for that service! They're like 10 minutes away from me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z_Master Posted December 5, 2005 Author Share Posted December 5, 2005 I think they wanted about $300 for tuning my RB including 2 (or was it 3?) hours on the dyno. But with the PowerFC' date=' upgrades are easily dealth with through the commander...so once its tuned, you don't have to go back if you want to change cams, injectors, maf, etc. Just make sure you get the FC that matches your engine....ie the RB26DETT FC is different for the R32/R33 than the R34....[/quote'] I'm using a Seres 1 RB25DET. I think the Power FC + Commander runs like $750 + $45 Shipping from JapPartsSpecialist on Ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HakosukaJD Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 Sounds about right...esp considering the yen rate right now.... I've heard the FCon is actually a better system....but its use requires a knowledgeable technician who is subscribed to HKS and continues to receive the update discs that come out monthly (or bi-monthly, or whatever it is). Maybe somebody else knows people using the FCon in the U.S, but I haven't heard of it.... I'm using a Seres 1 RB25DET. I think the Power FC + Commander runs like $750 + $45 Shipping from JapPartsSpecialist on Ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 You are right. The Fcon V PRO requires a certified HKS Pro tuner to install and tune the system. It has just about every input and output you can think of. If you didnt notice in my signature im using it. Havent got it up and running yet as my car is sitll in the chassis shop . I have helped in the tuning process of 2 different cars with the system installed and it is really cool system. The only downside to the whole thing is the dealer installed and tuned thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z_Master Posted December 5, 2005 Author Share Posted December 5, 2005 You are right. The Fcon V PRO requires a certified HKS Pro tuner to install and tune the system. It has just about every input and output you can think of. If you didnt notice in my signature im using it. Havent got it up and running yet as my car is sitll in the chassis shop . I have helped in the tuning process of 2 different cars with the system installed and it is really cool system. The only downside to the whole thing is the dealer installed and tuned thing. I'm not cool with the dealer thing... just because I don't believe I have to pay a shop to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 Well I know what you mean. My situation is a little different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z_Master Posted December 5, 2005 Author Share Posted December 5, 2005 Well I know what you mean. My situation is a little different. LUCKY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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