JhnRX7's Weekend Track Toy Build

[JhnRX7]

Originally Posted by RENESISFD

^ Ninja edit above


:'( very funny John

Just motivation to get you back on track with us

Although this year you may be back on track before me.

[RENESISFD]

^ There is always Tracstiva .

[TitaniumTT]

Originally Posted by JhnRX7

Funny you mention that...

This is the fuel filter I am getting. I want a stainless element for E85, and dont want some BS 40 micron filter. This is one of the nicest filters (with the most filtration area) I can find with a 10 micron SS filter.

http://www.foreinnovations.com/product_p/16-900.htm

They give you the option to purchase mechanical pressure gauges for the inlet and outlet. I will be doing this. No need to use up inputs for something you can just check every once in a while (I'm aware there is the small possibility for it to clog quickly in rare instances, my fuel pressure protection will protect me from damage if this happens though).

Very cool... Seems like they realize it's a problem with the E85 breaking shit down and clogging shit up.

Originally Posted by JhnRX7

Does your ECU have the capability to set a warning for pressure drop across two pressure inputs? I could setup a math channel to monitor it and have it displayed on a race dash such as the AIM MXL (I really want the new MXL2 or color dash BTW Have you seen these?) But for now checking mechanical gauges will be sufficient. Once I see a pressure drop I can pull the filter element and clean it.

There are functions in there that I can setup to comp for fuel pressure and the like, but no direct channel.
I have not seen them! Why have you mentioned them! Now I'm going to have to go look at them... Damn it John!

Originally Posted by JhnRX7

I have a bunch of these AEM sensors.

http://www.aemelectronics.com/Images...%2030-2012.pdf

Interesting... I wonder if some of the newer MoTeC releases can accommodate those sensors... I'll have to look into it. I know the haltech can't. It doesn't have the resolution to properly mimic the curve of the output.

Originally Posted by JhnRX7

When I re-worked my harness for the new ECU I included wiring for Trans and Diff temps. I got all the sensors, however I was waiting until I needed to change fluids to install them... never got around to it. Will over the winter though.

I REALLY want to get a baseline for both because I plan on adding a cooler (or 2) but don't want to just add a cooler for the sake of adding a cooler. Need to get the data first to justify it. I suspect it will definitely be necessary for the trans though.

Yeah.... I hear ya... no sense in doing something if you don't need to.

Originally Posted by RENESISFD

I know my trans and diff temps :-).

Unfortunately no track data yet just street cruising.

Max trans temp was 175 degrees F on a 800 mile drive in 62 degree F ambient day.

Diff was about 180 degrees F on the sme day.


Those hardlines look sexy.

About what I thought they would be. On the track I suspect they'll get much higher, probably into the 250+ range. But at what temp does tranny and diff fluid start to break down?

Originally Posted by RENESISFD

^ Ninja edit above


:'( very funny John

I can see all edits.... that was rough... Tracvista surprised the hell out of me at Pocono though!

Originally Posted by JhnRX7

Just motivation to get you back on track with us

Although this year you may be back on track before me.

I think al you guys will be on the track before me... it's just a time thing. Are you guys thinking about Limerock this year? They should be releasing the dates pretty soon.

[JhnRX7]

Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

I have not seen them! Why have you mentioned them! Now I'm going to have to go look at them... Damn it John!

SOOOOO Sexy!



I think I like the "Classic" look of the MXL2 better, but this would be pretty nice too. (also about $1000 more expensive )

Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

Interesting... I wonder if some of the newer MoTeC releases can accommodate those sensors... I'll have to look into it. I know the haltech can't. It doesn't have the resolution to properly mimic the curve of the output.

That sucks, I searched high and low for a 1/8th NPT sensor and the AEM was the only one I could find with published calibration data. Fortunately for me I have the AEM ECU which has the sensor preset in a setup wizard, however they do have high enough resolution to plot it out even if it did not have the sensor preset.

That little sensor is really expensive for what it is, I would have much rather used a GM temp sensor.

[TitaniumTT]

Originally Posted by JhnRX7

SOOOOO Sexy!



I think I like the "Classic" look of the MXL2 better, but this would be pretty nice too. (also about $1000 more expensive )

Ohhhh I like!

Originally Posted by JhnRX7

That sucks, I searched high and low for a 1/8th NPT sensor and the AEM was the only one I could find with published calibration data. Fortunately for me I have the AEM ECU which has the sensor preset in a setup wizard, however they do have high enough resolution to plot it out even if it did not have the sensor preset.

Yeah... that's the nice thing about using an AEM ECU with AEM sensors .... I don't think the MoTeC has the preset, but it has a ridiculous amount of plot points. Or... 1/4" bung as opposed to 1/8. Frankly, I prefer the 1/4" because the threads are more coarse.

Originally Posted by JhnRX7

That little sensor is really expensive for what it is, I would have much rather used a GM temp sensor.

Yeah... I may just end up doing that.

[RENESISFD]

Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

About what I thought they would be. On the track I suspect they'll get much higher, probably into the 250+ range. But at what temp does tranny and diff fluid start to break down?



I can see all edits.... that was rough... Tracvista surprised the hell out of me at Pocono though!

I am definitely anxious to see what the temps are on track. I am not convinced a cooler or an extra capacity pan is necessary.


You just wait 'till Tracstiva has a turbo on it.

[TitaniumTT]

Originally Posted by RENESISFD

^ I need to get a setup in my house for practice. That was too much fun.

Originally Posted by RENESISFD

I am definitely anxious to see what the temps are on track. I am not convinced a cooler or an extra capacity pan is necessary.

Yeah... I wonder if the track is what did the 6spd in. I puked all it's fluid right before the braking zone 2 years ago..... I don't think temps were the problem... but it was also like 104* that day... literally.

Originally Posted by RENESISFD

You just wait 'till Tracstiva has a turbo on it.

The fuck? Ruh Roh.....