acf and tuning

[Speedfreak]

VC swap(AWD guys) - $150
Tuning - $140/hr, time would depend on your setup...

[Kracka]

When installing the AFC, you don't need to solder the wires. I always used aligator clamps or whatever they're called and had no problems. I've also installed AFC's in others' cars with the clamps and not one has every given trouble.

[Shane@DBPerformance]

You can use the little crimps that come with the AFC. Just don't use those plastic quick connect/vampire T's that just tap into the wire. They are just a problem waiting to happen and I have to fix them on cars all the time. They are fine something trivial like the light bulb on your boost gauge, but I would want a good solid connection for something as important as your fueling. I usually solder the wires when doing an AFC.

[Alpine TSi]

Well the considering a certain amount of voltage or signal could be lost by a bad crimp or other horsecock connection, I would ALWAYS solder those wires. Especially since it is something as important as an AFC.

Now I know people have done it with those shitty crimp style connectors, and it works, but you never know. And why not spend an extra two minutes and solder it.

I work in mobile electronics, going on my fourth year, and I have seen countless malfunctions from poor connections, always crimp style. With solder all you have to worry about is getting a cold joint, and that can be easy to find if you have touched a soldering iron before.

And on the real topic, if you are very confident in your tuning abilities you may just want to save money and go to RS motors. Otherwise just have Shane do it, he won't blow up your motor and can offer a lot of great advice and help.

And about the dyno thing, I put down 313hp at RS motors, and maybe a month later with no changes to the setup I put down 321hp at Elite. Sure sounds like thsoe corrections are right on to me. And yes Ron always asks for the weight of the car before dynoing, but that mainly will effect where the turbo will spool due to load. But it can also effect total hp.

[1slowdsm]

VC swap(AWD guys) - $150
Tuning - $140/hr, time would depend on your setup...

So it's $150 just for the swap itself and another $140/hr for the tuning? WOW.....

Aww man! My car is getting $$$$$$$$$$$$$.....Anyone wanna plan a bank heist? Hehe...j/k!!!

[At-Least-It's-An-Evo]

You can do the swap yourself and save the $150!

[1slowdsm]

Yeah I know. Only problem is....I have no idea how to do it or even know where it goes...haha. Tried to look for pics of it installed and couldnt find any. Is it a permanent mod or Temporary?

[Shane@DBPerformance]

Temporary.

[EclipseGST]

Temporary... Just so you can dyno the car in FWD mode.

[1slowdsm]

Would I be able to drive it like that for like 15-20 Mins to Elite and then back after the dyno and all?