FCD: WIRING-How To... crispics w/manual...
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hey crisp, just a quick question.... i have the same fcd that you posted the writeup on. i was under the impression that they were adjustable, but both of ours do not have any means to adjust them. is this "safe" to install? i understand the dangers of using these, but will i be ok if i have the car tuned on a dyno and monitor the a/f readings? i'm not looking to run crazy amounts of boost. i'd just like to not hit fuel cut at 10 or 12lbs,as long as the car isn't leaning out.
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Okay, so I've read many a "horror story" on the FCD myself... but personally never had a single issue in over 17 years with mine in numerous boost/turbo combinations, but here's the CONDITIONAL statement I will qualify a response with:
IF the FCD is used AS designed by HKS and in perfect compliance with their literature and integration of HKS components (electronic), I believe it to be a very reliable device BASED on MY personal experience.
Deviate from the above, and all bets are off.
(For the record, my FCD has ALWAYS been in use, WITH the PFC F-con and my boost controller has been the early EVC unit. I have run 15psi peaks on stock CT-20, 15psi on H3 Hybrid CT-20 for more power, up to 17psi on BOSS Sr. turbo and now 15~18psi on T04z without any issues.)
Good luck!
Note: I highly recommend careful review of ALL HKS installation literature and Manuals and diagrams as part of this process.
PS: A GOOD AFR (like NGK Powerdex) is a MUST in ANY modified setup, and I further recommend an EGT in conjunction with it for good feedback to prevent "meltdown syndrome"...
-crisp
IF the FCD is used AS designed by HKS and in perfect compliance with their literature and integration of HKS components (electronic), I believe it to be a very reliable device BASED on MY personal experience.
Deviate from the above, and all bets are off.
(For the record, my FCD has ALWAYS been in use, WITH the PFC F-con and my boost controller has been the early EVC unit. I have run 15psi peaks on stock CT-20, 15psi on H3 Hybrid CT-20 for more power, up to 17psi on BOSS Sr. turbo and now 15~18psi on T04z without any issues.)
Good luck!
Note: I highly recommend careful review of ALL HKS installation literature and Manuals and diagrams as part of this process.
PS: A GOOD AFR (like NGK Powerdex) is a MUST in ANY modified setup, and I further recommend an EGT in conjunction with it for good feedback to prevent "meltdown syndrome"...
-crisp
Hi thanks for the info. I missed how do you switch the GCC to boost reference instead of rpm. If you help i would really appreciate it.
super51fan;1909663 said:
^^^ You need THIS UNIT to have the option for EITHER RPM -OR- BOOST trim points...
VVV ...on the other hand, THIS UNIT (Below) only has trim points for RPM adjust points.
I think you can see the details in the diagrams and the instructions to help you out IF you have the GCC unit on top. IF you have the GCCII below, you cannot make that adjustment. (To my knowledge.)
On ANOTHER point, IF someone has the early EVC unit, and it came with the INTEGRAL WASTEGATE instructions (typical, as that is what the CT-26 is) they may or may not know that there is an EXTERNAL WASTEGATE "model" with instructions for use on larger turbo setups with external wastegates. A little known secret is that the EVC is IDENTICAL, and there is a set of DIP switches in it to convert it from one to the other mode! (NOT in any instruction manual!)
Just some "trivia" for those who may stumble across this and find that useful, since we are on an HKS topic anyway...
Hope that helps, super51fan!
-crisp
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Thanks for the quick reply. I will check tomorrow to see if i have the one you can set to pressure. I hope so. I appreciate your time.