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Just to give an update. We currently have a new list going and are at the minimum number we need, just waiting on confirmation of the deposits. Most likely we will be there to move forward within the next week or so. If you are thinking about getting a set, now would be the time to chime in. Send me (Duc2V4) and sfdownhill a PM and we can get you sorted out. Cheers, D I thought I'd add pricing here just to make it easy. Headers: $830.00 Passivation: $90.00 Gaskets: $20.00 (set of 4) PC Map: $50.00 Shipping: TBD (Based on your location) Prices range from $50-$90 within the lower 48.

Alright, previously I had a PCII and had been using a custom map. It ran well at wide open, but everywhere else it left something to be desired. The PC V on the other hand, WOW. Someone else described it as fuel injection nirvana, I would be inclined to agree. I'm sure it doesn't hurt that the injectors were sent out for cleaning and flow balancing either. I only rode it briefly with the cleaned injectors and no power commander, just to make sure they were good to go, and throttle response was as I remembered (mediocre at best). Installation notes: I had to drop the header/collectors to take it over for welding of the O2 sensor bung. To avoid any waiting, order the two new copper exhaust gaskets for the front head tubes, they are deformed during installation and must be replaced. Also, be VERY careful when pulling the collector system down off of the rear head tubes. If you can avoid damaging the large metal/moly gaskets here, you will save some decent coin. I managed to leave one fully intact, but the other was around $20 at the dealer. The re-used one does not leak, I've reused gaskets like this on my ducati as well. All of the electrical connections were exactly the same as a 6th gen. The connector is on the opposite side of the airbox, however. Cable length was acceptable, but I would have preferred an extra 6" or so, for better positioning of the PC V box. Since the ECU is right there by the tail lights, I didn't see any sense in running wires all over the bike to pick up the speed and temperature, so I tapped the lines about 8" ahead of the ECU. Both enter the ECU on the "gray" connector (right side connector, looking at it), the temp is blue/yellow and enters on pin B15, speed is the pink wire on B17. I added a molex connector w/ gold terminals (to avoid oxidation) to the end of the taps, so I could just unplug rather than desolder at the tap location. I stole power for the O2 heater from the tail light circuit, no issues with that. I will include some pictures later that show the position of the O2 sensor and the routing of the leads. I haven't had any heat issues and the position shouldn't bother the rear suspension. I am using a vacuum switch to disable the autotune during closed throttle decel, I also wired a toggle switch in series with the vacuum switch so I could turn off autotune completely, if I wanted to. Riding impression: Unbelievable. The bike is so smooth it is rediculous. NO low speed snatch/jerk at all. No flatspots, no lean surging (had plenty of that on the ducati w/ narrow band O2 system...), no hesitation. The throttle reacts like a very well tuned carb system, plus it will self adjust to changes in weather/altitude. I only wish I had done before and after dyno runs so we could have some numbers and slopes to compare. Also, do the mapping by gear. Even if you have one of the older ECUs that only has one map, the PC V will hold a modification table for each gear. I'll say that mine follow similar trends, but they are still rather different. To anyone considering a PC III: Do the V instead. If a shop is trying to convince you to go with the III, I would find another shop... The base unit is about the same price and you can add autotune later if you want. Canned maps and PCIII maps can be slightly modified to work with the PC V as well.