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Old 03-07-2009, 07:53 PM
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Apexi V tec controller

Does anyone know if this thing works or is really just for show is there a REVIEW on it and does it work with an 01 CL-S
Old 03-07-2009, 08:11 PM
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There is some controversy on whether the apexi's effects work long term or if the computer overrides these changes. You can use it on an 01 CL-S and it does allow for some slight tuning of the a/f ratios as well as the vtec engagement. It also lets you see certain engine & adjustment readings.

I would highly recommend getting a boomslang harness if you do decide to get one, makes installation a breeze and helps tremendously if you need to remove it for whatever reason.
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I know i f'ed my civic moter messing with that thing, waste of $ unless you have mods out the ass
Old 03-08-2009, 08:59 PM
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Is it worth spending the money, how much better can the acceleration get, are the factory setting not pretty much the best they can be because its not like I have any performance mods besides a CAI and a cat back
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I have the apexi neo which is pretty much the same thing and i think its a necessity for making power. I gained 17 whp off my tune, and i only had cai, headers, and spacer. I was running really rich when i first came in and with the neo the tuner just pulled fuel in different spots of the a/f curve to make it run more lean. Also about the cars stock ecu over taking the tune in the long run is not something i had a problem with. I did a touch up and the numbers were almost the same as the day i got it tuned. I dont know what your plans are for this car, but you can have all the boltons in the world, but unless you tune for a/f you will never see the full potential. Vtech was set to engage at 4800, i did not want to go any lower just in case of cels.
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shameless plug: i have a boomslang harness for sale.
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