Looking at a SMC 500
 

Hey guys my turbo project is almost complete, here is what I have so far for 93 civic DX:

IHI RB5 turbo
HF manifold
adapter plate
FMIC from Custom Coach (group buy, shipping out Tuesday)
450cc Blue tops
probe BOV (for now)

What I'm looking at now is an SMC 500 because of it's price. I've been doing some research on it and it seems to operate the same as Apexi S-afc except it has no display, is that correct? As it has no display would I have to tune it using a Air/Fuel gauge? I'm just looking for some help on this from somebody with experience running or installing the SMC500 on their Honda. As my project nears completion I just want to thank everyone on this site for all the info, this site kicks ass!

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Can anyone help me out here?

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i am in the same boat as you. I am also getting a super map controller but nobody ever talks about the damn thing. I am pretty sure what you asked about is correct. no display. except for led's

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Well let me know if you find any other info other then from this site

Thanks

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Yup. I have one I;m installing soon. Same as SAFC just no screen. And uses little knobs. Great for the price.

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i have one...gets the job done, but barely....takes a long time to do the settings, and doesnt like revving to a constant high rpm, or racing from a roll since it has no high and low throttle settings like an afc does

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Ghettoturbo how did you set your SMC, did you use a air/fuel gauge? How much boost are you running with the SMC?

Thanks

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with the gay a/f gauge and by pulling my plugs...im running about 8-9 psi on a d16y7...im gonna get stupid and set it at about 11-12 one of these days

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I've got a SMC500 too.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...c/fbf0f332.jpg
Last week I installed it with out having my turbo or 450cc's on yet. So I put all the settings at zero.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...8/fbf0f31d.jpg
Installing it was easy, "tuning" it was easy but took time, oh well. Once you get the settings that work for you, you won't be touching it again and it's better than having a flashy display that will attract the thieves. ;D

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Hey phresh_5 what are you driving? So your install went smooth, how were the instructions with the kit? Are the instructions vehicle specific? I'm going to order mine next week so I'll probably be hittin ya up for some more info on the install if I need any help.

Thanks

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yea its vehicle specific...so if you dont have a common honda you will need to know your ecu pinouts to install....its a piece of cake ( took 15 minutes maybe 20 tops)

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Well I drive a 93 civic DX coupe with a non vtec D15B7, is that common enough? Is there a thread on here about tunning these things with a A/F gauge or a wideband O2?

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92-95 Civic/Pigtegra is about as common as it gets. :)

You'll be fine... and maybe YOU could do a write-up or review of the system for us? I have never laid hands on an SMC before, and while I have a good idea of what it does I haven't played with one to know it's quirks, good points, and bad points.

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Sure I'll do a writeup/review of the SMC500, ordering it on Tuesday so it'll be a couple weeks before I get. But I'm still looking for some links on tunning using an A/F or wideband O2

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its a decent piece, but doesnt like to rev high at a constant rpm (staging is fun)...plus it takes a while to set

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I tried to order my SMC 500 monday from Lakeeffectperformance.com with no luck. I emailed them and got no response and I called just to get there voice mail each time. Has anyone here ever dealt with these people, are they a real business? Does anybody know where I can get a SMC 500?

Thanks for your help

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heres their website.. good luck..

http://userwww.sfsu.edu/~ecg/index.htm

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Thanks I ordered it Thursday being shipped Friday, just got my FMIC from Custom Coach today...very nice. Project is almost finished.