Looking for a box that will allow me to retard timing based on boost. I know there are boxes from SplitSecond and MSD that will do this. However, I was looking for alternatives other than these. Any help/input appreciated.
Rgds...
why do you need an alternative...go MSD for sure.
There are two main reasons...Originally Posted by ChevelleRyan
First, the MSD boxes are big and ugly. Since I'm trying to maintain some semblence of "stock" under the hood, I was hoping for something small and understated.
Second, this will be for an M70 V12 Twin Turbo which is basically two six cylinders that share a crank. Because of this, size is even more important as there will be two of everything under the hood. Space is at a premium so the MSD Boost Timing Master units have already been ruled out.
Rgds...
Why not get your factory DME tuned by somebody?
I never liked the idea of external timing control devices on ECUs. External adjustments to get the fuel right is bad enough, but adding on another layer of the timing. Ends up making the engines just feel "lumpy" since the total timing isn't smooth and linear as you build boost from a low vacuum.
John where have you been. How are things glad to see you posting.
996WHP 2.8 and going nowhere fast
. e36 4Dr with A/C and leather seats in U.S.
www.bmwturbo328.com 9.93@152.6
The reasoning is not so simple, actually. To begin, there are three separate ECU's that controll the V12 engine. There are two DME's (one for each bank of six cylinders) plus an EML that coordinates and synchronizes the actions of the two DME's. The problem lies in that the EML has several code bugs - - one of which prevents WOT operations at anything under ~4200 RPM's.Originally Posted by Def
I've disassembled the EML code in hopes to correct this bug. However, in the meantime, I wanted to experiment with a couple of different piggyback units - the possibilities of which I am exploring in this thread. Once I'm finished "playing", my plan is to use the fuel/spark mods from these piggyback controllers to modify the maps within the DME's themselves - - thus eliminating the piggyback units from the equation. In short, it's a learning exercise.
Back now. Just haven't participated on the board much lately. Removed my turbo manifolds in order to have a pattern made - - this, in hopes that other 850 owners will be able to build twin turbo setups of their own. The jig/pattern should be completed in the next few weeks afterwhich I can re-assemble the car and return it to its previous daily driver status.Originally Posted by card counter
Still hoping to connect with some of the other DC-Area boost junkies in the near future. Rgds...
http://www.jandssafeguard.com/NewProduct.html
This might work well for you.
dont forget that boost and timing should also take into consideration TPS!
Thanks. Actually the box I'm currently using allows me to A)retard timing up to 20 degrees and B)increase/decrease fuel. Both fuel and spark can be modified based on a matrix of RPM and MAP.Originally Posted by bähnstormer
The purpose of this post is to see what other products can do this sort of thing. Again, a learning exercise. Rgds...
sorry for bringing old thread back up but what box did you end up using?
Go check on a Bipes ACU. Alot of the Miata guys use them. I had one on my last turbo Miata. Seems to work and well proven. Not to mention low cost.
Retards timing per boost.
Just go to the Miata.net forum and search for it.
Gary Gray
If you can take it apart you can make it faster!
I also used a J&S box on my 535is turbo. Its an active knock sensor that reatards timing. Dinan used them for years. My J&S box saved the 535is twice..Both overboost situations. Once when the boost control failed and I got a 16psi spike. And once when the wastegate signal line came off at a track.
They work great and you can get dual sensor set ups. Not sure how it would work on a 850 since it essentially has two ecu's.
Gary Gray
If you can take it apart you can make it faster!
Bookmarks