562BHP - MANY THANKS TO NMS ;)
24-09-2007, 05:12 AM
#41
PassionFord Post Troll
Thread Starter
Thanks for the comments...
As for the boost, there are other reasons to why its capped to
The Boost map is not 100% finished, we are trying different things to see how it feels.
Looks like the thrust bearing has gone in the turbo, so this could explain why it appears a bit lazy and doesn't come on boost as early...
We will get that sorted and see what it makes in a couple of weeks
As for the boost, there are other reasons to why its capped to
The Boost map is not 100% finished, we are trying different things to see how it feels.
Looks like the thrust bearing has gone in the turbo, so this could explain why it appears a bit lazy and doesn't come on boost as early...
We will get that sorted and see what it makes in a couple of weeks
24-09-2007, 09:04 AM
#44
20K+ Super Poster.
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 23,377
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by dingy
I didn't know you could get boost control that altered with gear changes....
Mike had different boost levels for different gears in his saff 10 years ago, using a slightly crude but very effective set of electronic triggers on the gearlever.
Bet the car goes well though - I haven't been out in it since it had no arches, greens and a T34, and was held together with cable ties!
24-09-2007, 09:07 AM
#46
Originally Posted by RichardPON
Bet the car goes well though - I haven't been out in it since it had no arches, greens and a T34, and was held together with cable ties!
i was in it the day before it blew up and was off the road forever
think it was after a rr day actually. maybe the PTS luton one?
24-09-2007, 12:37 PM
#47
PassionFord Post Troll
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by RichardPON
Originally Posted by dingy
I didn't know you could get boost control that altered with gear changes....
Mike had different boost levels for different gears in his saff 10 years ago, using a slightly crude but very effective set of electronic triggers on the gearlever.
24-09-2007, 12:41 PM
#49
DEYTUKURJERBS
Originally Posted by dingy
Originally Posted by RichardPON
Originally Posted by dingy
I didn't know you could get boost control that altered with gear changes....
Mike had different boost levels for different gears in his saff 10 years ago, using a slightly crude but very effective set of electronic triggers on the gearlever.
It worked for Mike
24-09-2007, 01:57 PM
#51
PassionFord Post Troll
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by grey RS
Originally Posted by dingy
Originally Posted by grey RS
It's still held together by cable ties
Big FOOOKERS
24-09-2007, 02:14 PM
#52
Originally Posted by dingy
Originally Posted by RichardPON
Originally Posted by dingy
I didn't know you could get boost control that altered with gear changes....
Mike had different boost levels for different gears in his saff 10 years ago, using a slightly crude but very effective set of electronic triggers on the gearlever.
It had a microprocessor and combined with the micro switches on the gear lever, you could tell it which boost position (0-9) you wanted it to have in each of the five gears. Worked with the air injectors, and I actually had it usually set so that it could do 2.5 bar of boost in the lower gears and then 2.2 bar in 4th and 5th 
. This was for show boating with the tall diff:235/40 tyres:
1st = 59mph @ 8000rpm
2nd = 89mph @ 8000rpm
3rd = 129mph @ 8000rpm
4th = 172mph @8000rpm (my favourite party track, getting the shift lights flashing at 170mph and then changing UP - you'd hear a wimper from most people
).5th = 216mph @ 8000rpm (most ever seen in fifth = 6800rpm).
0= 0.7 bar
1= 0.9 bar
2= 1.1 bar
3= 1.3 bar
4= 1.5 bar
5= 1.7 bar
6= 1.9 bar
7= 2.1 bar
8= 2.3 bar
9= 2.5 bar
Anyone of those settings could be programmed into any gear
.
29-09-2007, 01:19 PM
#53
Advanced PassionFord User
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 2,114
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Good figures Steve! 
Forget the power figures..... it´s how it drives that counts. As you said if you can not fully get the power down (regardless of what that is) with your set-up, whats the point in having the torque at that rpm. Some people seem to forget you have 2wd and fuckall weight! Of course plemty others will say they have that power, but if the car losses traction there is NO point in having that power at that rpm.
As said.... definately worth having per gear boost control. Get a proper ECU (like a standard Scooby one lol) and you can have ignition, boost & fuel per gear! Of course other aftermarket ones are available that you can use.
Forget the power figures..... it´s how it drives that counts. As you said if you can not fully get the power down (regardless of what that is) with your set-up, whats the point in having the torque at that rpm. Some people seem to forget you have 2wd and fuckall weight!
Of course plemty others will say they have that power, but if the car losses traction there is NO point in having that power at that rpm.As said.... definately worth having per gear boost control. Get a proper ECU (like a standard Scooby one lol) and you can have ignition, boost & fuel per gear!
Of course other aftermarket ones are available that you can use.
29-09-2007, 03:11 PM
#55
Originally Posted by Fagin
As said.... definately worth having per gear boost control. Get a proper ECU (like a standard Scooby one lol) and you can have ignition, boost & fuel per gear! Of course other aftermarket ones are available that you can use.
Of course other aftermarket ones are available that you can use.
29-09-2007, 03:53 PM
#56
PassionFord Post Troll
Thread Starter
why would autronic transform the car.
The L8 was designed with the cosworth the autronic will run different pot engines won't it.
I'll still with the L8 cause the autronic car's have have been in don't seem any smoother on and off the throttle LOL...
The L8 was designed with the cosworth the autronic will run different pot engines won't it.
I'll still with the L8 cause the autronic car's have have been in don't seem any smoother on and off the throttle LOL...
29-09-2007, 04:40 PM
#57
PassionFord Regular
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 368
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Awsome car Dingy and you can drive it mate its always nice to watch you at a track day. I will look forward to seeing the car in action at Brands.
Is there any chance of taking my 17 year old son out in Kia it would be awesome for him he is always going on about your car and he fancies a trip around Brands in a proper car.
Is there any chance of taking my 17 year old son out in Kia it would be awesome for him he is always going on about your car and he fancies a trip around Brands in a proper car.
29-09-2007, 04:49 PM
#58
Originally Posted by dingy
why would autronic transform the car.
Originally Posted by dingy
The L8 was designed with the cosworth the autronic will run different pot engines won't it.
Originally Posted by dingy
I'll still with the L8 cause the autronic car's have have been in don't seem any smoother on and off the throttle LOL...
29-09-2007, 05:00 PM
#60
Originally Posted by jay.
the webber is a lancia or ducati or fiat ect ect ect oh then cosworth iirc
Exactly, the only thing "matched" to the cossie is the standard map that we all throw in the bin anyway as its running bugger all boost and bugger all advance, lol
29-09-2007, 06:55 PM
#62
Originally Posted by Bosch_Dealer
...my ducati 916sp runs the P8 as std!
...not too fused about aftermarket ecu's tbh...L8 up is more than adequate!
...not too fused about aftermarket ecu's tbh...L8 up is more than adequate!
29-09-2007, 09:52 PM
#63
PassionFord Post Troll
Thread Starter
staffi's engine made less torque on autronic from the autronic upgrade LOL
and the ONLY reason i would never buy autronic in the uk cause i'd have to give mark money LOL....NO THANKS.....
and the ONLY reason i would never buy autronic in the uk cause i'd have to give mark money LOL....NO THANKS.....
30-09-2007, 12:35 AM
#64
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Derby
Posts: 787
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
top result dingy, shame there was no mag there to feature it
maybe there will be one there next april when you try again??
think you should go for 627 bhp now, same as the mac F1!!!
30-09-2007, 08:35 AM
#65
Originally Posted by Tom Baxter
Awsome car Dingy and you can drive it mate its always nice to watch you at a track day. I will look forward to seeing the car in action at Brands.
Is there any chance of taking my 17 year old son out in Kia it would be awesome for him he is always going on about your car and he fancies a trip around Brands in a proper car.
Is there any chance of taking my 17 year old son out in Kia it would be awesome for him he is always going on about your car and he fancies a trip around Brands in a proper car.
your son would never forgive you if he went out it kia
30-09-2007, 09:58 AM
#66
PassionFord Regular
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 368
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Hi mate how are ya doing is Dingys car that mental then 
I know its one of my lads favourites and I trust Steve after watching him on numerous occasions. Better bring some spare trousers for him then. I dont think Ding as seen the thread any chance you can ask him for me mate.
I know its one of my lads favourites and I trust Steve after watching him on numerous occasions. Better bring some spare trousers for him then. I dont think Ding as seen the thread any chance you can ask him for me mate.
03-10-2007, 12:35 PM
#69
Personally I think it would be wrong to try and get the lost torque back, as it would still be undriveable and would be an accident waiting to happen even in the taller gears.
I totally agree with how Steve has had it mapped, as now he can drive it HARD without having to worry that the car is going to bite him big time, which will make it MUCH faster on track.
I totally agree with how Steve has had it mapped, as now he can drive it HARD without having to worry that the car is going to bite him big time, which will make it MUCH faster on track.
03-10-2007, 12:41 PM
#70
10K+ Poster!!
I'm starting to believe a Apexi AVCR is the way forward tbh, you really need to know how get the most from it though or its worthless.
Properly awesome though Dingy and I agree with Mike that you can most probably drive it harder and safer now
Properly awesome though Dingy and I agree with Mike that you can most probably drive it harder and safer now
07-10-2007, 10:46 AM
#73
07-10-2007, 11:41 AM
#79
PassionFord Post Troll
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by Christian and Beccy
Originally Posted by Charlie Chalk
Went out in it yesterday - Fuck figures! Its fucking shifts!
Not a can of worms, as the figures were all over the place on my runs and it ran less boost i'll take it with a pinch of salt...