does your SAFC(2) get hot?, mine gets pretty warm Options

[97sccelica]

hey guys,

i have had my SAFC in since monday. and recently i have noticed that it gets pretty hot after driving for about 30 minutes.

does the same happen with anyone else?

i know that i wired everything properly, there are no shorts, and none of the warnings in the SAFC manual are apparant, but it says nothing about the SAFC getting hot.

it does cool off pretty quick though.

[HyperDeathKill]

Well, mines mounted on the dash, so the sun does heat it up. But it also gets hot normally. Don't worry about it. It's a computer, and there's no active cooling in it so you'd expect it to get hot after running for a while.

[97sccelica]

QUOTE (HyperDeathKill @ Jul 25, 2003 - 8:29 AM)

Well, mines mounted on the dash, so the sun does heat it up. But it also gets hot normally. Don't worry about it. It's a computer, and there's no active cooling in it so you'd expect it to get hot after running for a while.

thanks, that what i was thinking but wanted to be sure.

oh and BTW, i know that you have a GT but what are the in and out settings for your pressure? im not sure what the settings should be on a 7afe, i have it at 1 to 1, i tried 0 to 0 and that gave a CEL, and high made it rev higher than normal.

[HyperDeathKill]

In the install manual, where it tells you what diagrams to use for what engine, there should be another little box that says like "PR3" or something. PR stands for pressure, and the 3 stands for 3 in and 3 out. I think that's what mine is set to, I'm not sure what it would be for the 7afe. Oh, and don't set them to different numbers... it's uh... very bad.

[97sccelica]

thanks

[edo17982]

=======For those who use SAFC2========
IMPORTANT

When the SAFC2 is becoming hot you will notice the the knocking value will raise as the SAFC2 temperature increase. usually it reaches high values in summer during the day (like 160 at idle!!!!) you don't have to worn for engine knock cause it's a bug of the SAFC2.
If you'll put it in front of the vents when AC is activated, you'll see the knocking value reducing in normal range.
Keep in mind and drive safe!!

[97sccelica]

QUOTE (edo17982 @ Jul 25, 2003 - 11:54 AM)

=======For those who use SAFC2======== IMPORTANT When the SAFC2 is becoming hot you will notice the the knocking value will raise as the SAFC2 temperature increase. usually it reaches high values in summer during the day (like 160 at idle!!!!) you don't have to worn for engine knock cause it's a bug of the SAFC2. If you'll put it in front of the vents when AC is activated, you'll see the knocking value reducing in normal range. Keep in mind and drive safe!!

thanks, thats very good to know, i never actually noticed it but now i wont get too worried.

and i have started putting the safc in frot of the vent

[HyperDeathKill]

Thats where mine is

[Andason]

dumb question but what is SAFC?

[Magic]

I remember mine SAFC at my previous car(Prelude) was getting hot after few mins!!!!!

[Coomer]

QUOTE (Andason @ Jul 25, 2003 - 4:50 PM)

dumb question but what is SAFC?

The S-AFC is a piggyback fuel computer that modifies the air-flow meter signal in order to optimize your air-fuel ratio. Some details about the older, original S-AFC can be found here on Apexi's website.

[Andason]

Safc 2 worth the price? i know it sure would look good in my dash..

[FallenHero]

Go to a computer place or anywhere and buy a low power cooling fan for a processor. Set it up to run off of your lighter or something, and attach it to the back of the SAFC. That shuld keep the temp down, and sound really professional when you crank your car.

Jon

[97sccelica]

actually, now that i have it infront of the ac vent, i turn the fan on with no AC and it stays perfectly cool and looks great.

im gonna take a pic tomorrow

[HyperDeathKill]

QUOTE (Andason @ Jul 27, 2003 - 7:51 PM)

Safc 2 worth the price? i know it sure would look good in my dash..

If you have something to tune it is. Spend your money first on exhaust, header, intake, etc... then get the s-afc and get some dyno time. If you are seriously going to be upgrading your engine, you'll need it.

[maikl]

does anyone knows how to install a safc to an ss-iii ecu?

[Magic]

Re, IASTO SAFC tze pemou an ivres allo kanena gia to Club:)

Bring the car at my down and we will arrange that,dont worry;)

[97sccelica]

QUOTE (maikl @ Jul 28, 2003 - 12:11 PM)

does anyone knows how to install a safc to an ss-iii ecu?

http://www.apexi-usa.com/documentation.asp

there is the online manual.

it has wiring diagrams for i think all 3sge engines

[3TST]

Just installed an SAFCII in my 97 7AFE.
All seems well for the moment...that is, it lights up OK and there are no warnings.
All I got to do now is find out how to tune it.

BTW: Edo's "How-To" was a great help.

[edo17982]

Thx bro!