Jake Posted June 6, 2006 Author Share Posted June 6, 2006 Thanks Paul. No the stock ECU is still working the VVTi. The HKS Valvcon (or whatever it's called) is still in the car but not being used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Full engine diagnosis (leakdown, compression, injector flow and pattern test) and full remap, with ECU rewire to take advantage of all the Motec ECU's capabilities . It's the ONLY sensible route to take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted June 6, 2006 Author Share Posted June 6, 2006 I've only just run it in! 600miles since the rebuild. I hope it doesn't have leakdown/compression problems! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 who built the engine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted June 6, 2006 Author Share Posted June 6, 2006 Paul Laing. I can't remember TBH. Either Paul Whiffin or Tuning Japanese. I'd need to check the receipts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 You woulda been OK if it was Paul Laing Get some more miles on it and do a leakdown test. what oil are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted June 6, 2006 Author Share Posted June 6, 2006 Mobil1 fully synth 0w40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tDR Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 I've only just run it in! 600miles since the rebuild. I hope it doesn't have leakdown/compression problems! Let's hope it did a decent portion of that on mineral oil to let the rings bed properly.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted June 6, 2006 Author Share Posted June 6, 2006 550 miles on Dynosaur-lube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tDR Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 550 miles on Dynosaur-lube No compression check at that point? I'd be expecting around 180psi on each cylinder with minimal difference between cylinders, assuming it's still at C.R. of 8.5:1 on a recently rebuilt and run in engine. Have you noticed any oil spatter on your drive whilst the car is running since you decatted it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted June 6, 2006 Author Share Posted June 6, 2006 No compression check done yet. CR is stock I didn't notice any oil spatter since I decatted but I've only driven the once since then. What are you getting at? You mean from the exhaust, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tDR Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 No compression check done yet. CR is stock I didn't notice any oil spatter since I decatted but I've only driven the once since then. What are you getting at? You mean from the exhaust, right? Yep... getting at rings not bedded in properly Jake. You'd expect all to be well with a recently rebuilt engine but best to get peace of mind by doing at least a compression test. Cheers, Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 So the std ECU is running the VVT-i and ancillaries, and the Motec is running the engine? Where's the boost controller come in? Not being funny, just don't understand why you'd have a boost controller, and a Motec. If you're going to get it remapped, might be worth trading in the M600 for a M800 if it's within budget, so the Motec can control the VVT-i too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bromy Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Jake, Looking at the sheets how come the runs were done in fourth gear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Paul Laing. I can't remember TBH. Either Paul Whiffin or Tuning Japanese. I'd need to check the receipts We didn't touch the engine at all, that was all done by Tuning Japanese mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 We didn't touch the engine at all, that was all done by Tuning Japanese mate. Yeah I assumed that Paul as I spoke with Mike after the car left yours and he was on stock internals then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Let the piss-taking commence! get the second CAT off and let the drewling commence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted June 7, 2006 Author Share Posted June 7, 2006 So the std ECU is running the VVT-i and ancillaries, and the Motec is running the engine? Where's the boost controller come in? Not being funny, just don't understand why you'd have a boost controller, and a Motec. Do folks with a Motec usually not have a standalone boost controller then? I'm pretty sure Chris Webley has a seperate BC too. If you had the Motec controlling the boost how would you swap between different boost settings? Jake, Looking at the sheets how come the runs were done in fourth gear?They weren't, it was done in 5th. I don't know it says that on the sheets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Do folks with a Motec usually not have a standalone boost controller then? I'm pretty sure Chris Webley has a seperate BC too. If you had the Motec controlling the boost how would you swap between different boost settings? I don't know, just thought the idea of getting a unit like a Motec was so you can get the engine mapped properly without any extra piggy back electronics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 I'd use the Motecs boost control facility, it' excellent. I use Delco solenoids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyJawa Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Jake - I would defo get it checked out prop if TJ did the work. They are round the corner from me and I've heard several different people say bad things about them. Ok for RR-ing (albeit if the torque does seem to come up a bit low compared to others) as I went in my scoob but wouldn't use them for much else. Sounds like they are being really cooperative too - which again isn't much of a surprise............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Once a leakdown test has been done I'd.... Firstly I'd take the car and the dyno sheets to TJ...I'd also take examples of similarly specced Supra's (like Ian's and Terry's) and ask them why there is such a large discrepancy. If they come up with a suitable answer like yes we did a quick map whilst the engine was bedding in etc and we want to finish the job now, I might be inclined to let them do it on the proviso that you'll pay on deliver of a fully featured and proven map. If they are unwilling/ awkward I'd say flatten the unit. It won't take a decent mapper long to work it out and Owen have VVTi/MoTeC experience, it shouldn't take more than 8hrs total to map. As for using the MoTeC's BC function....is it easy to switch boost levels? If so it might be a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Jake, I don't think you wasted £80. Always better to know where you stand than taking someone's word for it. Good luck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Have you not got to fire up the laptop everytime you want to change boost if you let the MoTeC control it ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Have you not got to fire up the laptop everytime you want to change boost if you let the MoTeC control it ??? I am fairly certain that is the case. Mine is controlled by the Motec at the moment and I was told by unofficial sources that I would need to either hook up to change it or use an external BC. It would be best to check with Owen or Dave Rowe on this. If they are unwilling/ awkward I'd say flatten the unit. It won't take a decent mapper long to work it out and Owen have VVTi/MoTeC experience, it shouldn't take more than 8hrs total to map. I agree with Alex on this. I would just take it to Owen to have it done from scratch. You could very well end up doing 8 hours or more having it looked at and remapped at Tuning crapanese. You will probably end up saving yourself lots of time, money and heartache. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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