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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 02:50 PM
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wtb safc have questions though

So i have heard a lot about these things and great #'s seen also

has anyone with a 6th gen installed one?

How do u like it???

HAve pics?

How much was your install or can i do it myself?

Will i feel any gains w/ just my cai/exhaust and soon to have Y pipe?

Thanks guys...

p.s. group buy for these????
Old Apr 4, 2007 | 03:14 PM
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has anyone with a 6th gen installed one?
Yes.http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=478519

How do u like it???
I love mine (though I do not have a 6th gen)



How much was your install or can i do it myself?
I did mine myself. With an FSM, it's a piece of cake.

Will i feel any gains w/ just my cai/exhaust and soon to have Y pipe?
Depending on how bad your AFR is off now.

Thanks guys...

p.s. group buy for these????
Look into the NEO. Or, if you are short on cash get the VAFCII or SAFCII
Old Apr 4, 2007 | 03:27 PM
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isnt the neo the same thing except its the vafc and safc put in one with a colorful screen?
Old Apr 4, 2007 | 07:35 PM
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do u guys know if it will work on the 07 with the cvt bc i heard that since its universal it can damage your engine?
Old Apr 5, 2007 | 01:44 PM
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yeah whats the difference between all of them??
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. . .. .

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=492413
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=446133
Old Apr 5, 2007 | 02:51 PM
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but if i wanted to ask google i would have and not taken the time to ask u guys... google has not installed it on his maxima :-D

THanks for links
Old Apr 5, 2007 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Fastmax05
yeah whats the difference between all of them??
In a nutshell and for your purposes....

VAFCII = 1 map, 24 points
SAFCII = 2 Maps, 12 points each
NEO = 16 points, possible more.
Old Apr 7, 2007 | 10:24 AM
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i just wanna know if it will hurt my engine =]
Old Apr 7, 2007 | 12:41 PM
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I have the APEXi Super AFC-II and absolutely love it, If I had a choice now, I would definitely invest in the APEXI NEO, nothing wrong with a box that can do it all...

I have mine installed in front of my NAVI DVD drive...



If you MUST mod, You must TUNE!!!
Old Apr 7, 2007 | 01:15 PM
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I have the APEXi Super AFC-II and absolutely love it, If I had a choice now, I would definitely invest in the APEXI NEO, nothing wrong with a box that can do it all...

I have mine installed in front of my NAVI DVD drive...



If you MUST mod, You must TUNE!!!

Cher do you have the TechnoSquare ECU as well ? or your just running off the safcII ?
Old Apr 7, 2007 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Jmaestre
i just wanna know if it will hurt my engine =]
not if you know you're doing and have mens of monitoring certain parameters. If you don't know what I'm talking about, steer clear and this is not for you until you get more experience w/these cars and their related electronics.
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Originally Posted by NiZMo1o1
Cher do you have the TechnoSquare ECU as well ? or your just running off the safcII ?
No not yet, an APEX will provide almost all of the benefits of an ECU reflash with the exception of opening up the top end and adjusting the rev limiter, I do plan on getting an ECU relash but not before I get my ride dyno tuned again and can provide the current run files to T/S. The advantage of a tuning computer over a reflash is the continued tuning ability that a T/S reflash does not afford...
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No not yet, an APEX will provide almost all of the benefits of an ECU reflash with the exception of ....... adjusting the rev limiter
To add to that....
TS alters cam timing & ignition timing over the SAFC.

The SAFC can help alter ignition timing, but most if not all wont ever try it like some have.
Old Apr 7, 2007 | 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
To add to that....
TS alters cam timing & ignition timing over the SAFC.

The SAFC can help alter ignition timing, but most if not all wont ever try it like some have.
Good catch, forgot!!!
Old Apr 7, 2007 | 02:13 PM
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is it easy to tune w/ teh safc? will i know what im doing or does a shop need to do it for me?

I have a place that will install it .. but i have not asked a price!
Old Apr 7, 2007 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Fastmax05
is it easy to tune w/ teh safc? will i know what im doing or does a shop need to do it for me?

I have a place that will install it .. but i have not asked a price!
I would honestly recommend a dyno tuning shop does it, so many variables that could potentially damage your engine if no tuned correctly...
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My STRONG suggestion would be to get any data logging software so that you can monitor your already installed wideband 02 sensors, therefore you can tune on your own.
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great! thanks guys... i will look into thigns on monday ... i found them for 290 shipped on ebay? CAN I DO BETTER?

If tuned perfectly.. .would my car run any faster with just the mods i ahve done so far..

Cai/fujita
Mufflers/Magnaflow

I ran a 14.3 twice last weds day, will i see a change with just the neo tuning??... or will i have to do more mods to see any change...

Like i have said b4 i am the 5at maxi in works w/ cattman for his headers/ypipe... so soon *3 months????* i should have ATLEAST the y yipe if not the headers ...
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How many times do i have to post this

Gains depend on your current AFR

Seems like a good deal for the NEO.
Old Apr 7, 2007 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Fastmax05
If tuned perfectly.. .would my car run any faster with just the mods i have done so far..

CAI/Fujita
Mufflers/Magnaflow

I ran a 14.3 twice last Wednesday, will I see a change with just the NEO tuning??... Or will I have to do more mods to see any change???
..................Short Answer, YES!!!
Old Apr 7, 2007 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
not if you know you're doing and have mens of monitoring certain parameters. If you don't know what I'm talking about, steer clear and this is not for you until you get more experience w/these cars and their related electronics.
yeaaa i was going to get a tuning shop to tune it so yaaaa i just heard that they can hurt my engine so they do not recomend it
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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
How many times do i have to post this

Gains depend on your current AFR

Seems like a good deal for the NEO.
Im just trying to learn dont get upset man

how do i find out what my currnet air fuel ratio is at?
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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 11:31 AM
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Honestly man,
It's been so long since my Max was stock I forgot how it felt. IMO, none of the mods will give you that wow effect.

Matter of fact, the greatest increase in performance is felt everytime I remove my 12inch sub and spare from the trunk. Instant better handling and acceleration.
Old Apr 8, 2007 | 12:17 PM
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...Matter of fact, the greatest increase in performance is felt everytime I remove my 12inch sub and spare from the trunk. Instant better handling and acceleration.
Yeah, but some of us like riding in style... And safety...
Old Apr 8, 2007 | 12:33 PM
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So who's going to be the first to out their MAF sensor into a larger housing and tune it using one of these piggybacks as well as getting a wideband bunged into your exhaust before the cat? Any takers? You 05+ people dont even need to worry about the wb.

I'm 120% sure you guys have a better market for larger sensor housings since you have the same sensor as the Z33/V35 crowd.

I've been asking the same question for a while now, ut maybe this will finlly get answred.

What is the ID of the AEM / Fujita / Nismo MAF housings? IIRC, the EM & Fujita both have the sensor integrated into the system, smrt, yes, but what's the ID difference between them and the stock unit? This will directly affect performance and AFR. 2 items that are very important when trying to maximize HP. I read somewhere that the Nismo is 2.75" (nono: same as stock ) But am also not clear if it replaced the MAF housing, I don't think it does from the pics I've seen but


Something to think about.
Old Jul 6, 2009 | 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by AllBlackMax
Honestly man,
It's been so long since my Max was stock I forgot how it felt. IMO, none of the mods will give you that wow effect.

Matter of fact, the greatest increase in performance is felt everytime I remove my 12inch sub and spare from the trunk. Instant better handling and acceleration.
did you tune on dyno ? and how much power did you get from your mods with SAFC II ?
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Wow... old thread... :P

Has anyone gotten a Neo to work in a 6th Gen?
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Neo.. 6th Gen? Anyone get this to work? I'm looking at my options now that I finally have a dyno/tuner source...
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