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Old 10-23-2019, 11:09 AM   #211
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150 for GM Computer, 150 for harness rework, 150 mail order base tune.
I actually have a computer and harness. It's the canbus module cost and what I'll lose on the Hydra but at this point I guess I don't really care about that if it fixes my problem. I assuming it's tune related, then someone familiar with LS tuning should be able to figure it out pretty quick. It's not like the Hydra uses a different language. It seems it's out of my league though. Maybe I should call some local shops. I know one shop 2 hours away advertises a "complete tuning service" including idle and cranking
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I actually have a computer and harness. It's the canbus module cost and what I'll lose on the Hydra but at this point I guess I don't really care about that if it fixes my problem. I assuming it's tune related, then someone familiar with LS tuning should be able to figure it out pretty quick. It's not like the Hydra uses a different language. It seems it's out of my league though. Maybe I should call some local shops. I know one shop 2 hours away advertises a "complete tuning service" including idle and cranking
Canbus functions can probably be done with an Arduino...with the CanBus shield I think total was $70.

The tuning is similar, but requires their own proprietary software.

Borrowing somebody else's tune is a good test to point you in the right direction.
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Old 10-23-2019, 11:51 AM   #213
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Canbus functions can probably be done with an Arduino...with the CanBus shield I think total was $70.



The tuning is similar, but requires their own proprietary software.



Borrowing somebody else's tune is a good test to point you in the right direction.
What's the MRS module run at now? I don't want to figure out programming
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Old 10-23-2019, 01:56 PM   #214
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What's the MRS module run at now? I don't want to figure out programming
No longer available. The guy that was working on the project is no longer with the company. They have taken everything for it off their website.
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No longer available. The guy that was working on the project is no longer with the company. They have taken everything for it off their website.
Explains why I can't find it... So how are people doing this without a standalone?
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Old 10-23-2019, 02:52 PM   #216
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Well guys, I need your help again... My starting problems have not gone away. My flywheel is now missing teeth from the starter kicking out and I've decided to retire the car for the season. I need information on where to go from here though.

I think I'm going to replace the crank sensor as a precaution. It's only about $70 and not hard to replace.

It occurred to me yesterday that maybe my fuel rails become vapor locked (or something???) so the fuel injectors have to cycle through all the air or whatever before I can get fuel. Seems unlikely but it seems everyone has a return system for fueling except me. I essentially reused the stock system on the car side and the stock LS rail on the engine. Do you guys think a return style fuel system will help my hard/no start? How are your systems setup? PS I don't want to use the Radium hanger because I can't spend the money
I run stock returnelss system and don't have those issues. I say try and figure it out before spending that money.
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I run stock returnelss system and don't have those issues. I say try and figure it out before spending that money.
So looking at everyone's opinions here... I'm back where I started, it's either tuning or an electronic problem
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Old 10-23-2019, 08:04 PM   #218
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I can't see how a tuning issue gives you a random result of 1 of 4 outcomes when you try to start it. That screams intermittent electrical issue to me.
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I can't see how a tuning issue gives you a random result of 1 of 4 outcomes when you try to start it. That screams intermittent electrical issue to me.
That's what I thought but I've spent many hours digging in my wiring and haven't found shit
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Confirmed you can drop the transmission with the motor "in" the car, if you drop the subframe.

Flywheel is coming out for ring gear service since the starter broke off half the teeth on it. Hydra EMS is going in for service too since the MAP reads higher than it should. Also on the list is wiring the cam sensor for more accurate crank position information. I'm replacing the crank sensor too just in case
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Been a while but I'll give a short update.

Had a problem with the shifter bit going into gear from a stop. Also getting locked out of gears at high RPM. Appears to have been caused by a misadjusted clutch pedal. So if you're having shifting problems check that first!

I've almost got all the bugs worked out. Synced up the cam sensor so now it starts every time I turn the key! So excited to have that fixed. However, according to my timing light, my timing is right at idle but gets way way off at any other rpm. This may just be because I'm not familiar with how the timing light should look with the Wasted Spark firing system (cylinders fire in opposing pairs). So cylinder 1 fires once for ignition and again when #5 or whichever ignites. The timing light will then flash again at who knows what angle. We will be rewiring the ignition for sequential firing soon. This is the last hurdle to pass before this swap is "done". I am leaning towards adding a turbo in the future but who knows when that will be.

Air conditioning does work, I'll be posting about that soon

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Confirmed you can drop the transmission with the motor "in" the car, if you drop the subframe.

Flywheel is coming out for ring gear service since the starter broke off half the teeth on it. Hydra EMS is going in for service too since the MAP reads higher than it should. Also on the list is wiring the cam sensor for more accurate crank position information. I'm replacing the crank sensor too just in case
When you dropped the subframe, did you have a cherry picker supporting the engine up? I need to change my clutch out.

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Old 06-18-2020, 09:21 AM   #223
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When you dropped the subframe, did you have a cherry picker supporting the engine up? I need to change my clutch out.

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I just used a jack underneath. Had to take off my intake manifold and disconnect coolant lines. Kinda makes you wish you'd replaced your transmission tunnel when you had the chance but it is better than pulling the whole thing out

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My pilot bearing failed so I'm replacing it and my slave. Got a heavy duty Ram slave unit.

FYI. If you are using a T56 you need the smaller needle bearing style pilot bearing. If you are using a TR6060 you need the much larger sealed ball bearing unit. BEWARE! There are 2 sizes of the larger pilot. One for aftermarket cranks and one for stock cranks. Of course I got the wrong one from Summit. That's how I found out about the multiple sizes. Also, there is an extended needle bearing unit if you feel you need that

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