Apexi AVC-R Vs. Reflash

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Nov 22, 2003 | 11:59 AM

delmoral

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Apexi AVC-R Vs. Reflash

Is there a difference between these? Is one over kill? I was under the impression that the AVC-R is designed to reprogram the fuel expence and HP. Am I just ignorant?

Nov 22, 2003 | 09:10 PM

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There's no comparison - get a reflash from a good tuner like Vishnu or Cobb. Driveability is good and other things like fuel economy and cold-start is unaffected. If you want to tune it yourself, a lot of rex owners like the UTEC.

For some reason, Apexi products don't seem to enjoy the popularity among Subaru owners the way they do on Hondas and the like.

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Nov 22, 2003 | 10:46 PM

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There's nothing an AVC-R can do that a reflash can't, but there are a whole lot of things a reflash can do that a boost controller can't. Save an extra month and get a reflash.

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Nov 23, 2003 | 01:31 AM

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reflash... much safer and smoother!

Nov 23, 2003 | 10:14 AM

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Thanks for the responses...I was planning on getting the AVC-R until I read some threads on the reflash. I'm in the midwest and I don't know enough to try to program a Vishnu. Are they difficult to tune? Can my local shop tune it? or Should I just get a Cobb and not deal with tuning it? I plan on adding an exhuast system, and intake stuff.

Nov 23, 2003 | 03:46 PM

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Let me chime in here, since I have had a bit of experience with both products.

I started with the AVC-R and spent a good month trying to program a good boost curve/smooth boost curve, avoid spiking, and make my driving/1/4 mile experience more enjoyable. I got considerable gains with the AVC-R, but it definitely lacked finesse.

I went ahead and sold my AVC-R and put in a reflash (the brand shall remain anonymous). The difference was amazing. Totally smooth power delivery, and 2/10ths reduction in 1/4 mile time. The only thing I feel I am missing is the programability of the AVC-R. I am stuck with one boost setting (unless I put in a an MBC), but I honestly feel I don't need it. Upgrades are a reflash or dyno-tune away.

Go, get the reflash. It is definitely worth it more than the AVC-R. You get the boost control, and excellent tuning of the A/F ratio along with timing changes. You CANNOT get that with the AVC-R.

Enjoy.