Good stuff to know. I watched a youtube video of a guy tuning a svo car with the pimp. He did note that it was up to you to get the idle right. In your opinion, would you recommend the pimp or a pms for a novice tuner? I know the holley is the stuff, but I just can't swing that right now.
Joe
I read and asked allot of questions about the PiMP systems when I was thinking a hci build and tuner studio is down the road... with the highend parts and work he's doing I think there's a high risk of damage or at least major headache trying to get MS 'dialed-in' I did like what I learned about Pro M and Holley but why when you can build a strong combo and tune the stock ECU for what$500...
A chip goes for like 250, then you are at the mercy of whatever the dyno operator charges you to tune it, then you are stuck with it until the next time you want to fork out 150-300 bucks an hour for dyno time... That sucks.
Highend parts or not, the MS is a good system and if you get the base where it needs to be it is no more risky than anything.
That's my point a good tuner and $500 and you're done, they have your base and can have a tune ready for mods with a phone call and you get dyno time.
IF you get the base where you want it is a big word, not everyone has the knowledge, experience or time to get it right, every time I read about someone with a MS type system you read for like a zillion years how they are trying to "get it where it needs to be"
Not being a jerk just pointing out this stuff is difficult, frustrating and for most it comes out acceptable not perfected. I wouldnt want to spend all my time doing that anymore than trying to fix the darn idle surge we all get on a regular basis...
That's my point a good tuner and $500 and you're done, they have your base and can have a tune ready for mods with a phone call and you get dyno time.
IF you get the base where you want it is a big word, not everyone has the knowledge, experience or time to get it right, every time I read about someone with a MS type system you read for like a zillion years how they are trying to "get it where it needs to be"
Not being a jerk just pointing out this stuff is difficult, frustrating and for most it comes out acceptable not perfected. I wouldnt want to spend all my time doing that anymore than trying to fix the darn idle surge we all get on a regular basis...
This.I was quoted upwards of $800 for my dyno tune and that's after I spend the money on an engine management system and wideband O2's. I'd rather learn it myself and not have to run to the tuner every time there's a hiccup or I change something with my combo. It's like most other things, if it's important enough then it's worth learning to do.
http://www.mikemartinelli.com/index...formance-plug-in-microsquirt-powered-pimp-ecu
A good and informative read.
Joe
Thanks for the post Joe!http://www.mikemartinelli.com/index...formance-plug-in-microsquirt-powered-pimp-ecu
A good and informative read.
Joe
Yup . I was sucking oil like crazy . I just deleted the pcv with the blower and vented it .Heads up on the Systemaxx: I just installed it and I keep finding oil puddle just behind the TB each time I take it off. At first I thought it was from my modified valve cover baffle, but after some Google research I found it is a common problem.
All the vacuum fittings are in the throat right behind the throttle body. Couple that with the "hill" just inside the intake and the oil has a hard time making it into the runners and combusting. Apparently, according to the post I read, it is normal for a small amount of oil to be sucked up through the pcv valve.
The solution is either an oil catch online from the pcv to intake, or the relocating of the vacuum fitting further along in the intake. Apparently the freeze plug is a popular location for a new fitting, as it offers no permanent modification to the intake.
Joe
You got the valve covers and catch can from Nick didn't you?Yup . I was sucking oil like crazy . I just deleted the pcv with the blower and vented it .
I bought the catch can lines and fittings of a list that @MikeH686 made for me . and the covers will be coming from nickYou got the valve covers and catch can from Nick didn't you?
but for now it just has a filter on the valve cover
Duh !Yeah cus he's too busy putting a/c and heat in his car right now
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