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Forum: Engine Swaps 08-23-2016, 05:33 PM
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Posted By Ross
Cause when the ecu does not see the engine...

Cause when the ecu does not see the engine running the info that is output is minimal. For the amount of supplemental data it is only a little more to just replace the ecu. Good luck with your...
Forum: Engine Swaps 08-23-2016, 02:12 PM
Replies: 749
Views: 305,523
Posted By Ross
I still feel leaving a factory ecu in place...

I still feel leaving a factory ecu in place (fa20), when you are able to output what you want through your own box (one of the mrs electronics products) is a waist of time. As well its (the fa20 ecu)...
Forum: Engine Swaps 08-23-2016, 11:45 AM
Replies: 749
Views: 305,523
Posted By Ross
In order to keep the factory ecu in place you...

In order to keep the factory ecu in place you would have to send it specific signals to make it do its job. It would be much easier to just put the info onto the can bus via one of there products and...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-03-2016, 12:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,686
Posted By Ross
I feel neither one is safer then the other. Both...

I feel neither one is safer then the other. Both present their own issues. With that said I prefer turbo.
Forum: Forced Induction 08-03-2016, 11:29 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,686
Posted By Ross
For anyone wanting to push 400 and north I...

For anyone wanting to push 400 and north I recommend a swap. After you are done dealing with built engine, trans, cost of force induction kit, accessory parts, ect.... a swap does not look so bad. If...
Forum: Engine Swaps 07-29-2016, 05:02 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 23,125
Posted By Ross
I spent quite a bit of time removing the trans...

I spent quite a bit of time removing the trans mount brace from the tunnel, using a couple spot weld bits. There are quite a few spot welds. After removing the factory bracing we welded plate to the...
Forum: Engine Swaps 07-29-2016, 12:21 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 23,125
Posted By Ross
As for the mount hardware, that should actually...

As for the mount hardware, that should actually not be very hard to do. Most likely the worst part would be cleanly getting the transmission bracing out of the tunnel and re-bracing the mounting...
Forum: Engine Swaps 07-29-2016, 12:17 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 23,125
Posted By Ross
The way we did the harness was to completely...

The way we did the harness was to completely remove the factory engine harness and connectors, the primary engine harness connector was to close to the exhaust to make that work safely in our opinion...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-20-2016, 10:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,828
Posted By Ross
Have a customer currently that has been through a...

Have a customer currently that has been through a couple of diffs on his low power tune. Stock diff bushings and sub frame bushings could have aided in the issue. We will be modding a sub frame to...
Forum: Software Tuning 07-12-2016, 09:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,309
Posted By Ross
your tuner should be able to get you a map to get...

your tuner should be able to get you a map to get you running.
Forum: Engine Swaps 07-07-2016, 08:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,968
Posted By Ross
Just the correct assortment of tools, it is not...

Just the correct assortment of tools, it is not that hard. I pull the injector covers for a little bit of swing / work room. Pick your tools effectively. This is what I do for a living.
Forum: Engine Swaps 07-04-2016, 02:34 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 23,125
Posted By Ross
Tuning itb's on the factory ecm I expect to be a...

Tuning itb's on the factory ecm I expect to be a pain in the ass. you will hit atmospheric at a much lower throttle opening position then 100%. that will cause your mapping to be less then ideal. If...
Forum: Engine Swaps 07-04-2016, 02:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,968
Posted By Ross
you do not have to move the engine position to...

you do not have to move the engine position to swap plugs. I have done it on the lot on a flood car to get water out of the cylinders. Same goes to run the compression test.
Forum: Forced Induction 06-16-2016, 08:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,660
Posted By Ross
If this is your first time using the software I...

If this is your first time using the software I would recommend reading all the info they provide in terms to this application. It will make life much easier for you.
Forum: Forced Induction 06-15-2016, 10:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,660
Posted By Ross
I assume you are using something other then...

I assume you are using something other then ecutek? As in the help files with ecutek there is a walk through for rescaling a map sensor.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-12-2016, 11:04 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 108,662
Posted By Ross
Sorry, I did not read the entire thread. The only...

Sorry, I did not read the entire thread. The only reason I asked is you are now taking out a point of flex. I have found with other applications that the pivot ball can become a failure point when...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-11-2016, 11:28 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 108,662
Posted By Ross
Are you developing a hardened shift ball as well...

Are you developing a hardened shift ball as well or was that a cleaned up stock unit. It has been a while sense I have had a trans of one. If you have not done a hardned shift ball may want to look...
Forum: Engine Swaps 05-20-2016, 01:37 AM
Replies: 749
Views: 305,523
Posted By Ross
I found when doing a harness for an engine swap...

I found when doing a harness for an engine swap ems on this platform you end up splicing in to quite a bit of the factory wiring. As well there are a couple connectors, well at least with the 2j swap...
Forum: Forced Induction 05-09-2016, 04:10 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 89,817
Posted By Ross
That is funny, every car I tune is typically 1lb...

That is funny, every car I tune is typically 1lb a min = 10hp. Give or take a hp or so. Calculated airflow 42 lb a min, dyno power 420 hp, calculated airflow 80lb a min, dyno 800hp. I am also at sea...
Forum: Forced Induction 05-09-2016, 03:46 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 89,817
Posted By Ross
In what bizaro world is 550hp worth of air 800hp?...

In what bizaro world is 550hp worth of air 800hp? Also you apparently read right past my statement about other brands, or maybe I should have been more clear. By other brands I am referring to other...
Forum: Forced Induction 05-09-2016, 03:23 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 89,817
Posted By Ross
Jaden I am mainly messing with you. As this seems...

Jaden I am mainly messing with you. As this seems to have you a bit riled up and you have made some blanket statements. With that said some of the stuff you have said I somewhat agree with.

But...
Forum: Forced Induction 05-09-2016, 03:04 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 89,817
Posted By Ross
The deck surface enable better gasket sealing at...

The deck surface enable better gasket sealing at higher pressure levels. As well just a good valve job on the genx 255 will give you better flow, the base valve job leaves a bit to be desired....
Forum: Forced Induction 05-09-2016, 02:49 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 89,817
Posted By Ross
Beings they are using just the d1 blowers I see...

Beings they are using just the d1 blowers I see no reason to bother. Better gains would be had with a better camshaft and repulley. If they were using lager blowers the benefits of the aftermarket...
Forum: Engine Swaps 05-05-2016, 12:19 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 122,278
Posted By Ross
I am curious to see if a/c is retained,...

I am curious to see if a/c is retained, management used, and turbo set up is done. I am sure the project will be done well and meat the owners expectations.
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-14-2016, 12:14 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 85,434
Posted By Ross
nice, seems like it is coming out well

nice, seems like it is coming out well
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-14-2016, 11:48 AM
Replies: 749
Views: 305,523
Posted By Ross
To integrate the box into the can system it...

To integrate the box into the can system it requires 2 wires run to the can that would typically go to the ecu. You also need to add in a 120 ohm resistor for termination. Delphi offers one using a...
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-14-2016, 08:59 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 85,434
Posted By Ross
Seems like your getting it dialed in, what is...

Seems like your getting it dialed in, what is your 60 foot?
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-12-2016, 09:25 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 113,181
Posted By Ross
I have to dial it in but if keeping it fly by...

I have to dial it in but if keeping it fly by wire cruise should work. I am working through communication with the abs module. I am getting some communication currently but not all. There is an...
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-10-2016, 02:15 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 113,181
Posted By Ross
one of the guled lines for being a dealer with...

one of the guled lines for being a dealer with Emtron is to not release pricing info onto the internet. I believe this so you will deal directly with your preferd dealer and dealers will not be...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-08-2016, 01:12 PM
Replies: 448
Views: 230,408
Posted By Ross
Just looked over this, curious what brand intake...

Just looked over this, curious what brand intake manifold that is. It appears similar to the ones having flex issues is why I ask. Good luck with the project seems to be coming together nicely.
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