HKS F-Con Vpro
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HKS F-Con Vpro
Has anyone used this on an 8 yet? I have some experience using this device on Supras and FD's and just noticed that HKS released the RX8 specific FCON harness (http://www.hksusa.com/products/?id=2026&rsku=6005).
This is an extremely popular and powerful device and I would be interested to see if anyone has had any success with it on the 8.
Thanks in advance...
This is an extremely popular and powerful device and I would be interested to see if anyone has had any success with it on the 8.
Thanks in advance...
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Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
FCON is also a piggy back. It is not an ECU replacement. It does essentially the same sort of things as the E-Manage.
I had one on my Conquest TSi.
I had one on my Conquest TSi.
however i dun tink it is available for rx8 yet. the harness is to replace our stock harness only....
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Let me rephrase that. It is a piggy back in the sense that the factory ECU stays in place the HKS F-CON V-Pro simply takes over the ignition and fuel duties.
Its not like the Link or FC that you rip out your entire PCM and replace it with this.
Its more akin the the Tec3 or SDS.
Its not like the Link or FC that you rip out your entire PCM and replace it with this.
Its more akin the the Tec3 or SDS.
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I'd be very curious to see how people do with this thing - I always liked the unit other than it requiring an HKS "Power Dealer" in order to tune or even access it.
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Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
Let me rephrase that. It is a piggy back in the sense that the factory ECU stays in place the HKS F-CON V-Pro simply takes over the ignition and fuel duties.
Its not like the Link or FC that you rip out your entire PCM and replace it with this.
Its more akin the the Tec3 or SDS.
Its not like the Link or FC that you rip out your entire PCM and replace it with this.
Its more akin the the Tec3 or SDS.
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Originally Posted by demon
Just an FYI, it can completely replace the stock ECU if you wish.
The FCON just controls fuel and ignition. It will not control your power steering, air conditioning, TCS/DSC, speedo, tach, gauge cluster, alarm, etc.
A true PCM replacement (like the Link) will swap in for the PCM.
The FCON cannot do this.
The FCON was designed in a day when the OEM PCM was just a fuel computer. It cannot be used as a PCM replacement on a vehicle like the RX-8.
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Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
Not exactly.
The FCON just controls fuel and ignition. It will not control your power steering, air conditioning, TCS/DSC, speedo, tach, gauge cluster, alarm, etc.
A true PCM replacement (like the Link) will swap in for the PCM.
The FCON cannot do this.
The FCON was designed in a day when the OEM PCM was just a fuel computer. It cannot be used as a PCM replacement on a vehicle like the RX-8.
The FCON just controls fuel and ignition. It will not control your power steering, air conditioning, TCS/DSC, speedo, tach, gauge cluster, alarm, etc.
A true PCM replacement (like the Link) will swap in for the PCM.
The FCON cannot do this.
The FCON was designed in a day when the OEM PCM was just a fuel computer. It cannot be used as a PCM replacement on a vehicle like the RX-8.
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The point is, it is not an ECU replacement and it is programmed a bit differently than a true stand-alone, though it can function as a main fuel/ignition controller.
At $1400 for the base unit, $400 for the harness and without access to programming software, it is a bit of a reach for the RX-8 compared to other choices - especially by the time you have purchased all of the sensors, coils and ballast.
At $1400 for the base unit, $400 for the harness and without access to programming software, it is a bit of a reach for the RX-8 compared to other choices - especially by the time you have purchased all of the sensors, coils and ballast.
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I am installing Vpro on my car
I am getting the Vpro, its been something I wanted to replace the Emanage with. Yes, its functionalities are similar but by far, the Vpro has way more features ... but you ahve to get it profressionally tuned. Oh, and I have the custom RX8 harness for the Vpro as well.
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Pain = Greddy
So far, everything else is in, even the radiator ... The ONLY thing missing is that damn Greddy kit!
I feel like flying to Greddy Japan and freakin' row boatin' that kit over to the US myself .. i feel it may expedite things here.
alex
I feel like flying to Greddy Japan and freakin' row boatin' that kit over to the US myself .. i feel it may expedite things here.
alex
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Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
That is weird. They are sitting on the shelf over here.
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Originally Posted by XDEEDUBBX
That stinks, is the U.S. on complete backorder with the greddy kit?
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Originally Posted by XDEEDUBBX
dang...did you put a DP with intense?
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is this threadjacking?
Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
any takers?
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Originally Posted by alex
they even told me that I didn't really spend that much like other customers, implying why I shouldn't receive any preferrential treatment.alex
This guy on ebay has one at a good price: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=7976487980
I've dealt with him before and everything was smooth.
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Originally Posted by coupe07
FCON is a standalone ECU.... juz like apexi power FC......
however i dun tink it is available for rx8 yet. the harness is to replace our stock harness only....
however i dun tink it is available for rx8 yet. the harness is to replace our stock harness only....
Fujita Eng tune their car with it...
http://www.hks-power.co.jp/products/...n_harness.html