andrew_forrest

I would tend to say neither Peter. Depending on how far your next stage is going I would say Autronics SM4 ECU Ecutek is ideal for up to the maximum bolt-on turbo power level of approx 450bhp Once you go twisted set up then you are better with a map based unit. Andy

Afraid not, only available on JDM Sti's

If you want the rpm band in which it is active altered/narrowed to make it easier to live with thats not a problem. Or I can just turn it off again. Andy

Its not overfueling so no risk of borewash. The timing is retarded by 'a chunk' [] ignition still takes place but so late that some air/fuel mix gets to the hot exhaust before it has completed the burn. This is just whilst on very high vacuum overrun and in a particular rpm band, as soon as you touch the throttle or dip the clutch the engine responds as normal. Andy

I don't recall racing another van [] there was this distant white spec in my mirror come to think about it []

You're correct Alan, The turbo - intercooler hose is replaced as part of the PPP kit. cheers Andy

I would have thought the chip supplier should be sorting this out for you ? I'd try closing in your plug gaps to 0.5mm, if this improves or fixes it then the underlying issue is your coil packs need replaced. cheers Andy

Warning - cheap ebay sourced inlet pipes can cost you more money in the long run []

Quite amusing when I suggested to Stuart that he should wind the diff setting forward to stop it going sideways so much under power [:|] He replied, "it's a 50/50 centre diff" !! Andy

Hoi Russ, do I come to your rolling road days and offer my mapping services ? [] Only joking mate......[] Andy

Your ECU cannot be reset using the above procedure (let me know if you ever find the Black jumpers....lol) Some of the learned values can be reset by a power down but many fault codes will remain and not all CEL's will clear. Why do you want to reset it ? Andy

Have you lost your old username T-uk John ? Andy

You really need to have respect for these machines. I'm probably a bigger risk when driving my diesel van than in my scoob [] The van gets 'nailed' everywhere and is on the limit of adhesion on most bends [] Speeds are however relatively low. The only time the scoob gets WOT on the road is when there is nothing behind, nothing in front and nothing on the other side of the road. It's just me and the sheep that need to worry ! Andy

Nice one Graham [] I did say at the time that the roaddyno is just an estimated figure but it usually works out pretty close with an unbiased RR operator such as Dastek or Star Performance [H] Andy

Thanks Grant, thats a clean RA you have there [H] As usual the boys from Greers had the cars well prepped and they ran without a hitch. They even supplied me with a personnal chauffeur for the day........ and I wasn't even scared [] Andy

Why are you waiting for the Green ?

Yea but you got it right Fee, keep doing it your way ! Don't fall into the bad habit of relaxed starts, it backfires on you when you get into eliminator type events as these are 1st across the line wins. A number of my friends down south have lost big races at the pod due to being in the habit of going when they have their revs/clutch/mirror/hair etc to their liking before launching. Put them under the pressure of a reaction launch and they are rubbish ! If you look at the times kev posted, then reading between the lines, if the 'fast' runs had some of their reaction time added to the 60' it all starts to make more sense, both reaction and 60' would then be 'normal' Looks like the light that clocks you away from the line was triggering late, that would increase the reaction time and drop 60' time. Andy

Good call Kev [] Here's Kevs view. It helps to be realistic. Normally in proper drag racing you need to "back up" a result within 1% on the same day. ie if you run a 12.1 you would need to back it up with a 12.22 or faster before it would be accepted. The reason for this is to eliminate the odd dodgy result. Andy

I'd have to agree with you Kev. A 1.75-1.80 60' at Crail is about the best you can expect on road tyres. cheers Andy

Not on the current rather er aggressive map []

Turbine housing change and 'sprint' boost profile. I don't think it affected top end power but midrange was like a whack on the back of the head !

Was that yours in there on the rollers yesterday Chris ? What did it produce in the end ? Andy

One stat that I gathered from my car that I pondered over for some time was the acceleration from 100mph in 3rd gear measured at 0.95G Andy

Herbie As you are aware, I originally sent to you an Apexi ECU which you purchased as a 'supply and map' package. At no extra cost, this was supplied complete with a map I compiled and loaded to suit your set up for running in purposes. The aim here being to save you a double trip down to see me and basically save you some money. I realise however that you are still smarting from me not offering you a refund on the final mapping session you had already paid for as part of this package....... but then failed to turn up for.... twice ! I personally think it was a bit of a cheek to ask for a part refund after completely wasting 2 separate half days of my time by not turning up for a pre booked mapping, even if you did have the best excuse yet......... that you were in Jail !!! The final mapping was subsequently completed here as per your original request, even if you had taken it to your mate previously and had him do a 'part' job on it. You seemed more than pleased at the time, especially when I explained in detail how I was giving you a much safer set up than you arrived with. I'd like to think I don't intimidate anyone here nor do I think I "dictate this forum" whatever you may mean by that ?? Please feel free to post up on here anyone that has felt that way. You may want your "far superior person" to finish off answering my technical challenge to him on the other forum regards the tuning of your car on a rolling road. I think he wanted to put the topic to bed but if you really want to dig it up again.......... cheers Andy

And how cool would it be if it was also reliable enough to compete more than once a year [] ..... meeeeaaaooowww []