CLtuner420

I ordered an A'pexi V-AFCII today from O'reily auto parts and was wondering if anyone else could provide some insight on installation and performance? i have a 99 J30 model with an AEM intake, Custom Exhaust, and 16' Motegi FF7's. its a fun ride. Drop me some knowledge ill be sure to keep everyone posted.

CLtuner420

topic? any comments on it at all...good or bad

732xghost

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you have a 3.0 ??

ive never seen it done on a single cam. i dont think it will work.

CLtuner420

why wont it work? i wont be able to do anything with it?

CLtuner420

help me out fellas...tell me i didnt blow 300 bucks

klepto

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732xghost

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it will work if you have a 3.0

do you have a 3.0 or 2.2/.3

Cocoa

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When I had my VAFCII tuned with I/H/E/P, I gained ~11whp and 13lbs of torque. But if it's not tuned, you won't see any gains.

97BlackAckCL

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I have his VAFC II now Just waiting to install the rest of that list ^ so it'll benefit me. I have a 3.0 also. What you want for install is the OBD2 conversion harness so you don't have to hack wires. Go here www.vtecfrog.com get wiring harness for your OBD II setup and you'll plug and play. If you don't have engine mods, you won't really benefit so the more crap you put on your motor, the more benefit that $300 will pay off. Get some UR pullies and some headers and you'll be well on your way

CLtuner420

yeh i have a 3.0...could u tell me more about the conversion harness? can i get one at an Advance/AutoZone, etc.? how much? what's IHEP? thx for all this help fellas

97BlackAckCL

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No, it's a custom made harness, it's just a plug and play conversion harness.

IHEP stands for Intake, Header, Exhaust and Pullies

This is what you want

adpt-VAFCIIobd2b
Extension Harness V-AFCII P&P OBD2b Universal assuming u have a 99, 97 is different

http://www.vtecfrog.com/Web_Pages/Prices.html

CLtuner420

i dont have the means to order the harness which kind of bums me out...today i went to autozone and picked up a Faze Air/Fuel Ratio Gauge and a pot for it...few q's about it...the installation of the gauge depends on if the dimmer is connected to the ground or positive wire of whatever else its connected to....so is the dimmer in my 99 cl 3.0 on ground or positive...i picked up the haynes book for the 98-02 accord too...same engine right? J30A1? holla at me bros

CLtuner420

oh...Also 97black...Could u possibly tell me the settings of your VAFCII? and do you have a a/f ratio gague to go along with it?

97BlackAckCL

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I don't have an a/f guage yet, ask cocoa what the settings are, I haven't hooked it up yet

starboy2nv

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whats the difference btwn the II and the regular one?

CLtuner420

the ability to control your VTEC setting and about a hundred bucks....im still not sure about my a/f gauge tho...i really need to know if the 99 Acura CL 3.0's Gauge light dimmer is wired thru a positive wire or a ground wire...i have some wiring diagrams but i cant figure them out...i really need some help...or im just gunna bust it open and start experimenting...btw i just called o'reilly auto parts and they are still getting inventory off of their truck...hopefully my VAFCII is on there....if not...than hopefully tomorrow...peace homies

97BlackAckCL

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The dimmer is wired on a positive, so is the head unit illum wire

starboy2nv

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i have a vafc... i always thought that shit was a vtec controller... lol.. i should start putting shit what i have into the car instead of my room LOL

97BlackAckCL

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You and me both kumar, the stack of parts i have to go on the car is ridiculous

CLtuner420

i got my VAFCII in today at orielly's the weather is terrible today and i have work tomorrow...so this weekend ill be installing it and the FAZE air/fuel ratio gauge!! Ill be hitting u guys up for help too so be prepared and be online lol j/k....quick Q wheres my ECU located in my 99 CL 3.0 so i dont have to look thx for helpin and ill keep everyone posted...one more things...do you guys think if i called Apexi they could fax me a Wiring diagram for my car or provide practical installation instructions focused more towards my particular model? just wondering

Also Cocoa im really interested in your VAFC settings...could u please check em out for me and maybe write em down?

CLtuner420

I just thought of something...BlackAck and Starboy this Q is for you guys...you both said you have a stack of parts in your rooms correct?...well i just wanted to know if you'd be interested in selling any of them...i'd love to see a list of what u guys have...maybe u can make some extra cash

97BlackAckCL

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Your ECU is under the carpet in the passenger side floor well, where your passenger would put their feet, just pull the carpet back and it should be right there. Cocoa can't check his VAFC settings because I bought his VAFC II. But I'm waiting to get one of those harnesses so I don't have to splice ECU wires. I said ask cocoa cuz I figured he might know some of the settings he had.

As for the parts, I guess it depends on what kinda parts you're looking for. Kumar and I are both building show cars and have a stock pile of parts, most intended to go on the car, but I def have extra crap as I'm sure he does too. I guess we'd need to know what you're lookin for. And my stack isn't in my room, it's taking up most of my basement

CLtuner420

Well any aftermarket parts you guys have left over i would prolly have intrest in and as far as OEM parts hmmmmm....front bumper, passanger side turning signal...i'd really love a list honestly...god knows what kind of stuff you have in your basement XD j/k thx for the ecu location...i didnt check yet but ill take your word...do u really think its that hard to splice those wires? or are u just doin it for the convenience?

I got another big question...what upgrade should i get next? what would compliment what i have so far the most? I have an AEM CAI, Custom Exhaust, the VAFCII now and a Air/Fuel ratio gauge to go with it, and an aftermarket fuel rail...im not sure of the brand...i also have 16" motegi FF7's....i was thinking of getting the Megan Header set i found on andysautosports.com but i dont know...let me know your opinions

Cocoa

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I never touched my VAFC2. Once I had it tuned by the shop, they told me specifically not to mess with the settings, otherwise the tune would have been pointless. It WAS in perfect condition since it was in my glove box, but freaking Aidan pulled it out and got it scratched! Anyways, ask Chris for the settings. But remember, EVERY car is different. So it's best if you get it tuned for YOUR car, even though they're the same engine/mods.

CLtuner420

i dont know who chris is...im pretty new to the site...and i live in Southern louisiana and there isnt much of a car tuning scene...i dont know a shop for miles that would even want to install my VAFCII me and a couple friends are gunna man up on it...lol u should see my desk i have 2 haynes books, instruction manuals, and a couple magazine articles...im trying to get a plan ready so we know exactly what we're doing...i wish i could find an online picture of the CL's ECU with all the wires connected...im a little nervous about the install but im not stupid...im gunna write down every step i take and take pictures....maybe the next time some noob wawnts to install a VAFCII in their CL ill have a comprehensive guide lol...who wants a copy?

97BlackAckCL

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I'm chris and I want the harness out of convenience, I'd be interested to see your diy, even though the ecu's and wires will be different. Let us know how hard it is to install, maybe you'll save me $200

Cocoa

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97 ecu's are different from the 98-99? I know the trannies differ from one another, but never knew the ecu's did too.

Cocoa

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It'll be an easy install. As long as you have the wiring diagram for the ECU, and the vafc2, then you're good to go.

97BlackAckCL

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I have both, just the thought of splicing wires on my ecu doesn't give me warm and fuzzies

Cocoa

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I spliced my TPS wire from the ECU when I did my nitrous install. I hate dealing with the wiring of cars as well though. Makes me nervous.

CLtuner420

im gunna just prete\nd its a radio lol...what do you guys think i should get next for my car? and whats up with your guy's parts stack?

Cocoa

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Parts stack? Whom?

CLtuner420

anyone to be honest lol...but you and chris brought it up lol...let me know what you got layin around...especially if you wanna sell it

Cocoa

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Oh, yea some fellow members have parts just laying around. I still have a black carbon HKS TI exhaust I never put on.

97BlackAckCL

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I gotta finish unpackin my basement and garage and i'll make a list, I'm makin a list of stuff to sell on ebay anyway. You interested in a 5 lug conversion?

CLtuner420

nah...im not lookin to get new rims...i like the ones i got...So i really dont need a 5LC. My CL is the same color as the one in your profile pic cocoa that blue/green color...Nething else you wanna put on the market?

97BlackAckCL

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As far as I know they are, 97 = OBD2A & 98-99 = OBD2B

And tuner, cocoa's car is black too

starboy2nv

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i have parts what i plan to use...

Peachery360

GOODNESS I FEEL THE SAME WAY PARTS PARTS PARTS IN MY ROOM!

Shoshinsha_KiDs_CL

your telling me. shit from 6 months ago still not installed.