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sleeper1.6 · 07-10-2006, 12:08 PM

I'm kind of interested in the Vtec controlers but I don't know if a lot of people know this but Buddy Club makes one (i call it poor man's Vtec controler) with one knob that has a high and low setting. Should I spend $300 on APEXi or get Buddy Club's $60 controler. * You can see this Buddy Club Vtec controler in the newest Import Tunner under the greatests parts under $150.

pissedoffsol · 07-10-2006, 04:09 PM

The real question is, "Do you need one"?

What mods do you have that warrant the need for it?

killercannible · 07-11-2006, 11:20 PM

vtec controllers are basic. All they do is controll vtec and that is it. Vafc's and such are more usefull especially in turbo situations because they tune many different aspects of the engines management. Many see them simply as fancy vtec controllers but in fact they are more like piggyback engine management systems. They are by the way very effective. We just did one one my friends da turbo teggy, ran much better with a vafc2 then with the fmu that was supplied.

Calesta · 07-11-2006, 11:36 PM

It's useless to change just your VTEC activation point without tuning to adjust the fuel maps to accomodate the change. Moving your VTEC engagement up or down without retuning your fuel map is a good way to hurt your engine.

h22adelslow? · 07-28-2006, 01:27 AM

good info here. i was thinking about getting the same thing too. i guess i will wait and get something after i have made some power.

07-10-2006, 12:08 PM	#1
sleeper1.6 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 21 Posts: 182 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 8	Buddy Club Vtec controler info I'm kind of interested in the Vtec controlers but I don't know if a lot of people know this but Buddy Club makes one (i call it poor man's Vtec controler) with one knob that has a high and low setting. Should I spend $300 on APEXi or get Buddy Club's $60 controler. * You can see this Buddy Club Vtec controler in the newest Import Tunner under the greatests parts under $150.

07-11-2006, 11:20 PM	#3
killercannible Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 629 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 16	vtec controllers are basic. All they do is controll vtec and that is it. Vafc's and such are more usefull especially in turbo situations because they tune many different aspects of the engines management. Many see them simply as fancy vtec controllers but in fact they are more like piggyback engine management systems. They are by the way very effective. We just did one one my friends da turbo teggy, ran much better with a vafc2 then with the fmu that was supplied. __________________ Got my swap!!! Needs to be faster.

07-11-2006, 11:36 PM	#4
Calesta Admin with a big stick Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dallas / Fort Worth, TX Age: 32 Posts: 24,525 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2003 S2000 Rep Power: 291	It's useless to change just your VTEC activation point without tuning to adjust the fuel maps to accomodate the change. Moving your VTEC engagement up or down without retuning your fuel map is a good way to hurt your engine. __________________ DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Use the forums! Intercrew Auto Salon - (972) 485-8688

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07-10-2006, 04:09 PM	#2
pissedoffsol RETIRED Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Retirement Home Age: 29 Posts: 49,951 iTrader: 2 / 100% Ride: Electric Scooter Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 531	The real question is, "Do you need one"? What mods do you have that warrant the need for it?

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h22adelslow? TEAMBEAR! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rialto CA Age: 23 Posts: 36 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: DEL SOL Rep Power: 7	good info here. i was thinking about getting the same thing too. i guess i will wait and get something after i have made some power.

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