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Forum: aftermarket engine management 04-16-2018, 07:44 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 21,598
Posted By gross polluter
What a strange irony.

What a strange irony.
Forum: performance & modifications 02-26-2018, 02:50 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,688
Posted By gross polluter
Don't spam the forum with a question that has...

Don't spam the forum with a question that has been answered 100 different times over the past decade.
Forum: performance & modifications 02-26-2018, 02:16 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,688
Posted By gross polluter
Your first response assessed that something can't...

Your first response assessed that something can't be done because of the type of sensor used. I corrected you by saying the type of sensor doesn't matter. You said that was a useless answer, refusing...
Forum: performance & modifications 02-26-2018, 12:01 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,688
Posted By gross polluter
Glad you finally understand the point of my...

Glad you finally understand the point of my response. This saves a lot of people who might accidentally follow your advice from failing miserably for no other reason than some knucklehead on the...
Forum: performance & modifications 02-24-2018, 04:39 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,688
Posted By gross polluter
Correct. On dual non-missing setups the cam edge...

Correct. On dual non-missing setups the cam edge is the TDC counter AND cycle marker. On missing tooth crank wheels with cam sensor the missing tooth is TDC counter and the cam edge is cycle marker....
Forum: performance & modifications 02-24-2018, 04:35 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,688
Posted By gross polluter
No, VB’s answer addressed why the reluctor type...

No, VB’s answer addressed why the reluctor type won’t support a certain operating strategy. It was pointed out to you that the type of sensor used has no bearing on that. But go ahead and keep...
Forum: performance & modifications 02-24-2018, 01:19 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,688
Posted By gross polluter
It’s 2018 bro. Time to venture into trying new...

It’s 2018 bro. Time to venture into trying new things on these 40 year old cars. Explore ideas that haven’t been tried yet.*


*-If you cant bother to use the search function.
Forum: performance & modifications 02-24-2018, 12:21 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,688
Posted By gross polluter
Using Hall, optical, VR, etc has no bearing on...

Using Hall, optical, VR, etc has no bearing on the output strategy of the controller.
Forum: performance & modifications 02-23-2018, 08:26 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,688
Posted By gross polluter
FTFY That’s not really important that...

FTFY



That’s not really important that the OP left out they’re doing this on a B234F. We’re just supposed to answer the question and that’s it.
Forum: performance & modifications 02-05-2018, 04:14 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 9,316
Posted By gross polluter
Yes, which is why I said your idea is horrible....

Yes, which is why I said your idea is horrible. It does nothing to widen a powerband, which is the entire point of desiring quicker spool.
Forum: performance & modifications 02-04-2018, 09:21 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 9,316
Posted By gross polluter
Do not do this. Reducing ignition timing to make...

Do not do this. Reducing ignition timing to make less power, in fact, makes less power.
Forum: performance & modifications 02-01-2018, 11:02 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 9,316
Posted By gross polluter
You can’t determine spool from a compressor map. ...

You can’t determine spool from a compressor map.

A properly sized turbine wheel and housing has no problems making 20 psi out of a T04E 60 trim by 3200 on a redblock.
Forum: performance & modifications 01-24-2018, 09:06 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,266
Posted By gross polluter
Let’s see. We took Josh’s car into the low 11’s...

Let’s see. We took Josh’s car into the low 11’s using:

16V head
Stock 8v exhaust manifold
eBay 50 trim
Stock evo 8 intercooler
Injectors
Fuel pump
E85
T5 Trans
Forum: performance & modifications 01-04-2018, 07:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 920
Posted By gross polluter
PTC are the only people to use.

PTC are the only people to use.
Forum: performance & modifications 12-22-2017, 12:53 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,742
Posted By gross polluter
Anyone have some RSI cams to donate to this...

Anyone have some RSI cams to donate to this cause, just to show how horribly they were designed once and for all?
Forum: performance & modifications 12-04-2017, 08:41 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 9,316
Posted By gross polluter
My vote at this point is the knucklehead forgot...

My vote at this point is the knucklehead forgot to put the seal ring in the wastegate. Or you’re blowing the WG open with such a wussy spring in it.
Forum: performance & modifications 12-03-2017, 03:05 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 9,316
Posted By gross polluter
This is about the summation of everything, yes. ...

This is about the summation of everything, yes.

To those who find this thread in searches: understand why you do “stage zero” and realize the effects of it, otherwise you’ll end up making threads...
Forum: performance & modifications 11-24-2017, 01:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,447
Posted By gross polluter
Nobody ever said the Bosch authentication site is...

Nobody ever said the Bosch authentication site is phony. It’s just easy to manipulate to create a positive result, as I’ve already pointed out with your injectors.

If it works like Bob described,...
Forum: performance & modifications 11-16-2017, 06:41 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,247
Posted By gross polluter
I have not found this to be true, because as you...

I have not found this to be true, because as you pointed out, an orifice that can’t flow beyond pump capacity will increase pressure until the pump volume drops, or the orifice can sustain flow....
Forum: performance & modifications 11-16-2017, 03:05 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,247
Posted By gross polluter
To be fair, an OEM regulator is usually a small...

To be fair, an OEM regulator is usually a small needle or tapered metering orifice that seals quite well since it's small and has a considerable amount of surface area to seal against. Great for...
Forum: performance & modifications 11-16-2017, 03:05 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,247
Posted By gross polluter
To be fair, an OEM regulator is usually a small...

To be fair, an OEM regulator is usually a small needle or tapered metering orifice that seals quite well since it's small and has a considerable amount of surface area to seal against. Great for...
Forum: aftermarket engine management 11-15-2017, 11:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 610
Posted By gross polluter
I understand the behavior you're talking about....

I understand the behavior you're talking about. It's been such a long time that I've played on the bench that I forgot what else modifies the PW during cranking. Might be time to venture back to the...
Forum: aftermarket engine management 11-15-2017, 06:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 610
Posted By gross polluter
Cranking PW is % of REQ Fuel. So REQ Fuel...

Cranking PW is % of REQ Fuel.

So REQ Fuel of 6.4 means 200% cranking PW is 12.8ms.
Forum: performance & modifications 11-14-2017, 11:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,447
Posted By gross polluter
Go to Bosch's website and enter the codes in...

Go to Bosch's website and enter the codes in DET's image. All it says is "The code you entered is correct" without out question that it's been entered multiple times already. This is the exact issue...
Forum: performance & modifications 11-14-2017, 07:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,447
Posted By gross polluter
I know, your original response made that rather...

I know, your original response made that rather obvious.
Forum: performance & modifications 11-13-2017, 08:17 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 7,253
Posted By gross polluter
N20 engine. Single turbo. BMW calls it...

N20 engine. Single turbo.

BMW calls it “Twin Power Turbo” becuase of the twin scroll.

It’s just a single turbo 4 cylinder engine. Nothing fancy.
Forum: performance & modifications 11-13-2017, 08:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,447
Posted By gross polluter
Except there’s nothing that stops someone from...

Except there’s nothing that stops someone from copying the “authenticity” tags and putting it on their own product. This has already proven to be an issue.

My point was if the price seems too...
Forum: performance & modifications 11-13-2017, 08:03 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 7,253
Posted By gross polluter
What 2.0 BMW is twin turbo? Seems like you’re...

What 2.0 BMW is twin turbo? Seems like you’re confusing it with twin scroll.

A properly sized single on a red block will outperform hacked in twins all day.
Forum: performance & modifications 11-13-2017, 04:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,447
Posted By gross polluter
eBay+genuine=no

eBay+genuine=no
Forum: performance & modifications 11-11-2017, 11:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 856
Posted By gross polluter
It’s not supposed to read stoich in free air,...

It’s not supposed to read stoich in free air, it’s suppsoed to read full lean.
Forum: aftermarket engine management 11-08-2017, 10:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 374
Posted By gross polluter
That’s a lot of I/O to hog on an MS3X for...

That’s a lot of I/O to hog on an MS3X for something that would have incredibly limited functionality.

In short, no, it does not work.

No pressure control tables, no shift tables. You can’t...
Forum: performance & modifications 11-05-2017, 12:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,194
Posted By gross polluter
You have a decent setup as it is. Why ruin it by...

You have a decent setup as it is. Why ruin it by cutting power under the curve in half for the same top end power?
Forum: performance & modifications 11-05-2017, 02:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,194
Posted By gross polluter
HX35 is a fashion statement that doesn't do...

HX35 is a fashion statement that doesn't do anything impressive.

S200sx-e if you're open to increasing your budget for something far more fun/functional.
Forum: performance & modifications 11-01-2017, 07:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,200
Posted By gross polluter
That chart is definitely not in PPM on either HC...

That chart is definitely not in PPM on either HC or NOx.

If O2 is in percent, it doesn’t make any sense either.

Either way, it’s a poor example of addressing the OP’s concern.
Forum: performance & modifications 11-01-2017, 04:28 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 13,296
Posted By gross polluter
The OP is definitely the butter in this bread.

The OP is definitely the butter in this bread.
Forum: performance & modifications 11-01-2017, 12:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,200
Posted By gross polluter
What are the units of measurement on this chart?...

What are the units of measurement on this chart? Makes very little sense in terms of measurement for CA smog.
Forum: performance & modifications 11-01-2017, 02:27 AM
Replies: 296
Views: 13,296
Posted By gross polluter
I will actually put money on this never...

I will actually put money on this never happening.

In fact, I’ll bet my own work against it (since it’s your goal to make someone like me cry)

Take your pick:

-Some hooptie FWD convertible...
Forum: performance & modifications 11-01-2017, 01:18 AM
Replies: 296
Views: 13,296
Posted By gross polluter
OP screams of being all over the Cluster B...

OP screams of being all over the Cluster B spectrum.
Forum: aftermarket engine management 10-31-2017, 05:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 943
Posted By gross polluter
Stop. Just stop.

Stop. Just stop.
Forum: performance & modifications 10-31-2017, 02:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 798
Posted By gross polluter
Cam spins half the speed of crank.

Cam spins half the speed of crank.
Forum: performance & modifications 10-31-2017, 01:19 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,944
Posted By gross polluter
Except it's not.

Except it's not.
Forum: aftermarket engine management 10-31-2017, 12:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 943
Posted By gross polluter
Never EVER do this on a VR sensor. Pull-up's are...

Never EVER do this on a VR sensor. Pull-up's are used to create the high side of an open collector style sensor like a Hall or optical. VR's do not require pull-ups, and should never be used as a...
Forum: performance & modifications 10-30-2017, 01:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,200
Posted By gross polluter
Worse, becuase now you have to solely rely on cam...

Worse, becuase now you have to solely rely on cam overlap for EGR to reduce NOx.

E85 in any quantity or mixture will not fix this problem. E85 only reduces HC readings, not NOx readings.
Forum: performance & modifications 10-26-2017, 11:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,200
Posted By gross polluter
Stock NA B230’s already struggle with high NOx...

Stock NA B230’s already struggle with high NOx numbers on CA smog tests with stock compression. Increasing compression will increase that number. Unless you have EGR, you’d need a way of backing off...
Forum: performance & modifications 10-23-2017, 08:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 946
Posted By gross polluter
Not absolutely necessary on a Volvo. All of our...

Not absolutely necessary on a Volvo. All of our factory transmissions are the same way.
Forum: performance & modifications 10-23-2017, 07:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 946
Posted By gross polluter
Always worth a look to verify. The AY6’s are...

Always worth a look to verify. The AY6’s are vastly different looking from TR6060’s
...
Forum: performance & modifications 10-23-2017, 06:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 946
Posted By gross polluter
That wouldn’t be a TR6060 then. The only CTS’s...

That wouldn’t be a TR6060 then. The only CTS’s that came with 6060’s are the V’s.

The only V6 to be attached to a 6060 from the OEM is the ATS-V.

The differences between 6060 and T56 have...
Forum: performance & modifications 10-18-2017, 01:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,118
Posted By gross polluter
590whp here, 3” exhaust “internally” gated. That...

590whp here, 3” exhaust “internally” gated. That is, the external gate routed back in the exhaust.

I’m not aware of a mid frame GTX series turbo that came with internal gates. Likely some...
Forum: aftermarket engine management 10-16-2017, 02:25 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 11,948
Posted By gross polluter
LOL. That’s data stolen verbatim from one of my...

LOL. That’s data stolen verbatim from one of my other blogs (blog.nsfabrication.com/2010/02/09/measuring-injector-dead-time-part-1/) and horribly incorrect.

Do not use anything in that link.
Forum: performance & modifications 10-14-2017, 06:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,463
Posted By gross polluter
Leave it stock. Tune it with stage 0. That’s your...

Leave it stock. Tune it with stage 0. That’s your cheapest and easiest option.
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