Dave's Evo X Build/The Life of Dave blog - Page 69

**Murlo26** · 02-22-2011

Well first step is after its cleared going to let it idle for at least 30 mins and let the ECU relearn everything.

Then make sure the code doesn't come back. If it doesn't come back then Hooray, otherwise I have other things I can check I guess...hopefully it was just some of the bad e85 left over.

**Murlo26** · 02-23-2011

Given the recent events, it is high time I bought one...

Just ordered a tactrix 2.0 Cable...time to be able to log...when it gets here I will get a copy of evoscan too.

I hate not being able to read codes, this is needed. Next up I am going to get a wideband and wire that in for on board wideband readings.

This stuff is all overdue. I was really really wanting to get a milspec TB and maybe some porting for the intake mani but I am already going to be adding some great power with the tubular manifold, so I'd rather invest in some much needed logging stuff. I will probably start to look into tinkering with tuning stuff too.

turbotalon1g · 02-23-2011

Logging stuff is priceless.
I don't think u need to worry about power, remember there will always be someone faster than you.

And even if you want to be king of the mitsu boards, we have too many shops around.

When you get a wideband make sure u get something that works well with your software, I know with link some of the wideband will be off a few points when logging thru link when compared to the gauge.

**goodhart** · 02-23-2011

Can't you just disable the P0300? Lots of 8/9 guys do, its just annoying and nothing to worry about really. If the car is misfiring real bad it's not like you won't be able to tell anyways, ya know?

**Murlo26** · 02-23-2011

I don't think they have that disable for the X yet, but they might.

Shane did tell me thats what they do on the 8/9's but it sounds like he said he doesn't see it on the X's at all. So unless it keeps popping up (and there is no reason for it) I'll just leave it be for now.

**Murlo26** · 03-15-2011

Well the FID manifold should be at MAP Friday, finally haha.

It is getting nice out slowly but surely and I am getting ancy so I keep bugging Chris...can't help it still haven't drove the evo much at all in the past year.

The plan is an all day extravaganza on Monday with at least 4 manifolds being tested...possibly 5. we expect the testing to run into Tuesday so I will be missing some work...dang

I just dropped off some new oil (high zinc yumminess) and filter, oh and Scheides' old mani.

Last night I swung by Scheides house to grab the mani and setup Evoscan and stand alone data logging on my Tactrix cable. BIG THANKS TO SCHEIDES !! (I owe you yet again) It would've taken a lot of reading to figure out most that stuff, much easier to learn hands on. So now I am set to log and someday make minor minor changes...probably mainly fuel stuff at first..I'll leave timing and mivec etc to Shane.

MAP is gonna swap out the oil quick this week and recoat Scheides mani too as it had a few scratches in it...wouldn't hurt right

So it looks like the plan is Monday strap the car down right away at 9ish and do baselines on the DD tune which is around 30-32psi..so should easily shows gains from parts swapping at those levels.

Order:

1)ported stocker from MAP that is coated.
2) MAP's short runner
3) FID Mani
4) Map long runner (scheides)
5) Possible revised MAP mani if necessary.

It sounds like MAP might try to make another mani this week that we may test. There is no reason to redo their design though as the current one works great but if they need to they will attempt to improve upon it.

So let the fun begin...stop by Monday if you wanna check it out.

**Kracka** · 03-15-2011

Can't wait to see the mega-results!

Matt D. · 03-15-2011

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Originally Posted by Kracka

Can't wait to see the mega-results!

I can't wait to see the crying that will ensue!

**Kracka** · 03-15-2011

FiD/SLS is gonna be pissed

**mlomker** · 03-15-2011

600 ftw.

**Murlo26** · 03-15-2011

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Originally Posted by Matt D.

I can't wait to see the crying that will ensue!

No crying here...unless my car has mechanical problems, lol...

I don't foresee any drama this time as SLS/FID isn't on this website haha.

Matt D. · 03-15-2011

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Originally Posted by Murlo26

No crying here...unless my car has mechanical problems, lol...

I don't foresee any drama this time as SLS/FID isn't on this website haha.

I wasn't talking about you.

**Murlo26** · 03-15-2011

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Originally Posted by Matt D.

I wasn't talking about you.

Ah, right...nvm then.

**scheides** · 03-15-2011

Woot! I can't wait to see what she does!

**Murlo26** · 03-21-2011

Baselines are done for manifold testing. Still running good...car is very consistent, basicallly spot on for the numbers it put down in October, that's a good sign.

They are going to try and swap mani's on the dyno, but I doubt that will work and they doubt it will too...but they are going to try damn it.

Sidenote: Also picked up an AEM wideband, going to install that this weekend so I can get it working with evoscan/logging. Should be a fun little project.

**Murlo26** · 03-21-2011

Car is running 13.5 AFR's on boost and 12.5 up top according to MAP's tailpipe Wideband.

My car has always seem to run a full point leaner on the dyno from DB to MAP. I think Jim said his always does this as well, anyone else see this?

It's lean but not stupid lean. On DB's dyno it was 11.5 up top and here its 12.5. We are going to shoot for keeping it consistent obviously...I will check it against my wideband after I install it next weekend. I saw 1 2 count of knock and that's it...that was in spool up as well which is something else I need to get sorted, but otherwise up top it was a clean pull. I am not too worried as long as knock isn't there.

**Kracka** · 03-21-2011

My IX was always a full point higher @ MAP vs. DB too, I think Scheides also saw the same on his VIII.

Matt D. · 03-21-2011

Could this be why numerous people have reported their cars leaving MAP's dyno with less power than when they arrived?

**Murlo26** · 03-21-2011

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Originally Posted by Kracka

My IX was always a full point higher @ MAP vs. DB too, I think Scheides also saw the same on his VIII.

Ok, so it is consistent then.

It's just a reference anyway...they are just going to aim to keep AFR's consistent through the testing. So works for me.

A//// Guy · 03-21-2011

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Originally Posted by Matt D.

Could this be why numerous people have reported their cars leaving MAP's dyno with less power than when they arrived?

That makes way too much sense, now whose device is faulty?