Team3S: 3000GT & Stealth    Wednesday, May 29 2002    Volume 01 : Number 854




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Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 19:11:41 +0200
From: "Roger Gerl" <roger.gerl@bluewin.ch>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Help in Making of 700 HP VR-4.

> In his ARC2 just one click on the Low knob setting makes the car die or
> run.  At speed a one click adjustment in the Middle knob setting makes
> it run just one LED under stoich on the A/F meter to one LED short of
> full Rich condition.  Is this the "tweakability" you talk about Matt
> with the PMS vs. the ARC2?  Isn't the SAFC better at tweaking things by
> RPM or gear but then it might not be able to handle the 720 injectors,
> right?

There is one magical word : LEARN.

When you adjust a setting on the ARC the ECU will learn. Example : If you
adjust LOW to lean the mixture goes lean for a few seconds and then comes
back as it is in closed loop. The Middle must be adjusted once like
described in the manual. This is ONLY for the size of the turbo. If it is
workign like supposed then it can be left alone. Also the ACCEL is set once
at idle and the pass-over to above 1000rpm or so. If it is set you're done
with this one too. Now only HIGH for open-loopoperation must be set and
eventually LOW for throttle response. Works fine although I too wish a finer
percentage between the clicks. Hmmmm, whenever I have time I'd liek to
develop a digital interface to replace the varistors in the knobs, hehe.

BTW, for throttle response and boost controller settings I use the airflow
readout of the TMO. With 720cc it is still on the scale.

Roger
93'3000GT TT
www.rtec.ch

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Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 19:14:36 +0200
From: "Roger Gerl" <roger.gerl@bluewin.ch>
Subject: Re: Team3S: N/A engine power upgrades

$6000 + for a custom supercharger setup (5 psi of boost max without doing
anything to the internals => around 260 hp) or swap the engine with a TT
one.

Good luck
Roger
93'3000GT TT

- ----- Original Message -----
From: <M3000GTSL84@aol.com>
To: <team3s@stealth-3000gt.st>
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2002 5:27 AM
Subject: Re: Team3S: N/A engine power upgrades

> The car has an auto tranny, a shot of NOS woulld rip it apart. I want
power
> they is there when the bottle is empty.
>
> -mike

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Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 14:03:13 -0400
From: "Darren Schilberg" <dschilberg@pobox.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Help in Making of 700 HP VR-4.

Thanks, Roger.  The problem was that because of the dense and moist
drizzle of rain and fog the car did not want to idle smoothly so we had
to lean the Low knob during cranking to get the car to fire or risk
flooding it like I did the week before which ended in removing the front
three plugs to clean them, etc.

But after it was started we returned the Low knob to where it should be
and I think it might have been bumped one notch so I adjusted it under
conditions when on the track.

I just wish a system was in place like the Apexi one that had options
for at start-up, at idle, per gear, or per RPM.  This ARC2 is certainly
handy but takes some tweaking sometime.  Maybe instead of digital just
have a knob or switch that is for low, medium, or high-output pumps or
injectors.  That was the click for a 360 cc injector will be x% but a
720 cc injector won't be 4x% but will still be x%.  I just now see the
limitations sometimes of upgrading things and not completing the system
(not upgrading the ECU or ignition stuff sometimes).  It was all foreign
to me before reading this list but now I get to go research some old
threads.

FYI - pix of the 750 hp and 2,000 pound Ferrari F50 GT1 (chassis #1 of 3
ever made in the world).  Also, the ex-Ferrari F1 twin turbo car (late
1980s) that was tuned for 1,000 hp and 2,000 pound car.

Pictures 114-1423 and 114-1442 on the link below:
www.team3s.com/~dschilberg/whubbell/FCA-LA_05-22/Track

- --Flash!
www.schilberg.com

- -----Original Message-----
From: Roger Gerl
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2002 13:12
 
When you adjust a setting on the ARC the ECU will learn. Example : If
you
adjust LOW to lean the mixture goes lean for a few seconds and then
comes
back as it is in closed loop. The Middle must be adjusted once like
described in the manual. This is ONLY for the size of the turbo. If it
is
workign like supposed then it can be left alone. Also the ACCEL is set
once
at idle and the pass-over to above 1000rpm or so. If it is set you're
done
with this one too. Now only HIGH for open-loopoperation must be set and
eventually LOW for throttle response. Works fine although I too wish a
finer
percentage between the clicks. Hmmmm, whenever I have time I'd liek to
develop a digital interface to replace the varistors in the knobs, hehe.

BTW, for throttle response and boost controller settings I use the
airflow
readout of the TMO. With 720cc it is still on the scale.

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Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 13:42:26 -0500
From: "Black, Dave (ICT)" <dblai@allstate.com>
Subject: Team3S: Best place to buy Foliatec Caliper paint?

Anyone know a decent place to go with a reasonable price?  I'm having a
difficult time finding this stuff.

Foliatec red caliper paint.

TIA

Dave 95VR4
http://www.daveblack.net

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Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 12:47:55 -0600
From: "Floyd, Jim" <Jim_Floyd@maxtor.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Best place to buy Foliatec Caliper paint?

Is this the stuff Porsche uses on theirs ?

- -----Original Message-----
From: Black, Dave (ICT) [mailto:dblai@allstate.com]
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2002 12:42 PM
To: stealth@starnet.net; Team3s (E-mail)
Subject: Team3S: Best place to buy Foliatec Caliper paint?

Anyone know a decent place to go with a reasonable price?  I'm having a
difficult time finding this stuff.

Foliatec red caliper paint.

TIA

Dave 95VR4
http://www.daveblack.net

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Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 15:56:51 -0400
From: "Darren Schilberg" <dschilberg@pobox.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Best place to buy Foliatec Caliper paint?

I bought mine from the Porsche magazine Tweeks (www.tweeks.com).  And if
you want red then you are welcome to buy the portion I have left.  I
haven't used much so it is going to cost about what it does in the
catalog.  I'll have to go look for the part number ...

Tweeks catalog part #100-803RD, $47.99
Red caliper lacquer good for at least all four calipers (I just did
touch up work).

And don't you want your brakes to match your car color, Dave?  Red all
around would look nice.  =)

- --Flash!
www.schilberg.com

- -----Original Message-----
From: Black, Dave (ICT) [mailto:dblai@allstate.com]
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2002 12:42 PM

Anyone know a decent place to go with a reasonable price?  I'm having a
difficult time finding this stuff.

Foliatec red caliper paint.

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Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 18:51:53 -0400 (EDT)
From: kimbyrd@webtv.net (Kimberly Byrd)
Subject: Team3S: headlight weather strip

I am getting ready to have my 1994 3000GT painted. I wanted to replace
the headlight weather stripping. One of the headlights gathers
consensation and it looks like someone has taken the headlight out in
the past because the weather stripping has been cut into. The body shop
has attempted to get that part from Mitsubishi, but they say that it is
only available if you order the entire headlight assembly, which is
around $300 per side. Does anyone know if just the weather stripping is
available through any other source? Thanks, Kim

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Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 19:29:55 -0400
From: griz600cc@comcast.net
Subject: Team3S: Engine - sorry for the length

I am looking to replace the engine in my Stealth. It is a '93 Stealth ES,
white. I am contemplating the idea of upgrading from the stock na engine to
a turbo. What would be the cost differential between an na and a turbo? I
know that I would have to add an intercooler and other parts to match.

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Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 16:24:07 -0700 (PDT)
From: Kian Habib <ill1027@yahoo.com>
Subject: Team3S: location

I live in the Boston, MA area. So please keep your
eyes open for a 94 or above vr-4 with relativly low
miles. THANK YOU

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Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 19:15:55 -0500
From: "Dan Hyde" <danielhyde@attbi.com>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Engine - sorry for the length

There is complete 97 VR4 engine plus accessories out on EBay right now -
Item 1831354313
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1831354313&r=0
&t=0&showTutorial=0&ed=1022776050&indexURL=0&rd=1

I have no idea of the interchange possibilities between the Stealth and VR4,
however, someone may know if this is possible/doable. Price is nice at the
moment @ $1920 but there is another day left for bidding.  Engine is in
Wilmigton NC.

Good luck
Dan
- ----- Original Message -----
From: <griz600cc@comcast.net>
To: <Team3S@stealth-3000gt.st>
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2002 6:29 PM
Subject: Team3S: Engine - sorry for the length

I am looking to replace the engine in my Stealth. It is a '93 Stealth ES,
white. I am contemplating the idea of upgrading from the stock na engine to
a turbo. What would be the cost differential between an na and a turbo? I
know that I would have to add an intercooler and other parts to match.

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Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 18:24:49 -0600
From: "Moe Prasad" <mprasad01@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Best place to buy Foliatec Caliper paint?

Have you tried this site: http://www.carstyling.com/wheel.html

I am not sure if this is what you are looking for.

Rgds
Moe
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Black, Dave (ICT)" <dblai@allstate.com>
To: <stealth@starnet.net>; "Team3s (E-mail)" <Team3S@stealth-3000gt.st>
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2002 12:42 PM
Subject: Team3S: Best place to buy Foliatec Caliper paint?


> Anyone know a decent place to go with a reasonable price?  I'm having a
> difficult time finding this stuff.
>
> Foliatec red caliper paint.
>
> TIA
>
> Dave 95VR4
> http://www.daveblack.net

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Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 19:46:50 -0500
From: "Oskar Persson" <osk@attbi.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Best place to buy Foliatec Caliper paint?

Hey Dave,

hope you and Melissa made it home safely from the Upper Midwest Gathering!

I bought the Foliatec caliper paint from a company called Ultra Performance.
They are located in Tucson, Arizona.  I don't know if they have a website,
but their phone number is 520-290-3654.

Oskar
'95 R/T TT

- -----Original Message-----
From: owner-team3s@team3s.com [mailto:owner-team3s@team3s.com]On Behalf
Of Black, Dave (ICT)
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2002 1:42 PM
To: stealth@starnet.net; Team3s (E-mail)
Subject: Team3S: Best place to buy Foliatec Caliper paint?

Anyone know a decent place to go with a reasonable price?  I'm having a
difficult time finding this stuff.

Foliatec red caliper paint.

TIA

Dave 95VR4
http://www.daveblack.net

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Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 19:54:40 -0500
From: "cody" <overclck@satx.rr.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Engine - sorry for the length

I am in the process of buying a used engine for my non-turbo car...  I
got it for a very nice price with a warranty...  I should have my car
back in a week or so, And I'll post my results...

- -Cody

- ----- Original Message -----
From: <griz600cc@comcast.net>
To: <Team3S@stealth-3000gt.st>
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2002 6:29 PM
Subject: Team3S: Engine - sorry for the length

I am looking to replace the engine in my Stealth. It is a '93 Stealth
ES,
white. I am contemplating the idea of upgrading from the stock na engine
to
a turbo. What would be the cost differential between an na and a turbo?
I
know that I would have to add an intercooler and other parts to match.

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Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 17:42:26 -0700
From: "Bob Forrest" <bf@bobforrest.com>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Best place to buy Foliatec Caliper paint?

- -----Original Message-----
From: Black, Dave (ICT) [mailto:dblai@allstate.com]
> Anyone know a decent place to go with a reasonable price?  I'm having a
difficult time finding this stuff.
Foliatec red caliper paint.
TIA
Dave 95VR4
http://www.daveblack.net
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Don't forget that Folia Tec is not the only game in town.  They are the most
expensive, though, with a kit going for ~$50.  Many speed shops carry
perfectly acceptable high-temp epoxy paint for a lot less $.  These paints
(theoretically) actually help dissapate the caliper heat better (although I
have a tough time believing it).  Be sure to completely clean the calipers
*well*, before painting, with acetone or similar.  Removing them from the
car is best, as is a 24-hour drying time before driving.

Our own esteemed Andie Lin (Carbotech) posted a source for Folia Tec on the
NSX list: Call the Zoo Factory at 616-553-6179 (Kalamazoo, MI) and ask for
Knute (pronounced "newt"). They sell folia-tec and other such things. Tell
them Andie Lin sent you.

Other sources are:

D2-Technik in California at (877) CAR-STYL

Ultra Performance, Tucson, AZ
orders: 800-43ULTRA (800-438-5872)
info: 520-290-3654
www.ultraperformance.com

Folia Tec's website is www.foliatec.de

Best,

Forrest

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Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 21:28:36 -0600
From: "Stephen H. Simonds" <simonds@sgi.com>
Subject: Team3S: For Sale: used Gen 1 17" rims

I have one set of gen 1 17 X 8.5" Stealth TT rims for sale.  $300 Plus
shipping from Albuquerque NM.  I can send pictures if you desire.

Please email me privately if interested.

Steve '94 TT
- --
Regards, SS - Funny, I don't remember being absent minded.
- ----------------------------------------------------------
email:simonds@sgi.com

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Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 06:50:27 +0200
From: "Primus Motor AS" <info@primusmotor.no>
Subject: Team3S: Any experience on upgrading a 1991 Stealth RT T/T with a 2000 Model Mitsubishi 3000 GT twinturbo engine ?

I am a norwegian car dealer located in Oslo, Norway.

For one customer, I have got the following question:

my customer own a 1991 Dodge Stealth R/T twinturbo with a damaged engine (we
bought in that condition, in fact on eBay, and then shipped it all the way
to Oslo, Norway). The engine deliveres 300 HP (of course all of you know
that :-) ), and the car have a manual 5 speed transmission.

My customer has just been offered to buy a 2000 Model (produced 19. April
1999) twin turbo Engine (320 HP) from a Mitsubishi 3000 GT, VIN #
MJZ16AXY000170) originally delivered with a 6 speed manual transmission. The
engine comes without the transmission. Will this engine fit into the 1991
Model, with no modification to the electrical system, engine computer, etc.
(i.e. will all the electrical connectors etc. be the same ?)

Can the 5 speed transmission in the 1991 Model be mounted directly onto the
engine ?

Do you forsee any other problems that he might get in doing such a upgrade ?

Thank you very much for your assistance.

Best regards,
Roger L. Skoglund

Primus Motor AS
Postboks 4646 Nydalen, 0405 Oslo
Kontor-/besøksadresse: Olaf Schousvei 7, 0572 Oslo
Telefon: 22 38 38 22
Telefax: 22 87 07 71
Web side:  http://primusmotor.no
E-mail:      info@primusmotor.no

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Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 23:41:43 -0400
From: "Darren Schilberg" <dschilberg@pobox.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Best place to buy Foliatec Caliper paint?

Thanks, Moe.  That CarStyling brand is what I bought from Tweeks.  It
will last a lifetime as a little goes a long way.

And in my kit it comes with a nice cleaner (alcohol-style based) but any
good cleaner will do like Brakleen I imagine.  I did not paint the
calipers but the diamonds on the center caps, some highlighting under
the hood, and little areas.  I have Big Reds up front so didn't need
them painted but wanted to highlight other areas.

Now that the Big Reds are getting dull it might be time to give them a
new paint job though.

- --Flash!
www.schilberg.com

- -----Original Message-----
From: Bob Forrest
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2002 20:42

Be sure to completely clean the calipers
*well*, before painting, with acetone or similar.  Removing them from
the
car is best, as is a 24-hour drying time before driving.

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Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 23:55:55 EDT
From: Keisuke6G72@aol.com
Subject: Team3S: 16" Chrome Wheels with Tires, $200

Hey Team,

I have a set of aftermarket wheels that where on my car when I bought it. 
They are 16" wheels made by ULTRA.  Excellent condition on three but one
wheel has a chip in it :(  Tires are GT+4's 225/55s Only have about 5000
miles on them, great condition.  Im looking to sell them for $200 plus
shipping.  I live in Virginia Beach, VA.  Write me back if you would like to
see pictures.

Scott
91 3000GT SL
keisuke6g72@aol.com

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Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 23:55:55 EDT
From: Keisuke6G72@aol.com
Subject: Team3S: 16" Chrome Wheels with Tires, $200

Hey Team,

I have a set of aftermarket wheels that where on my car when I bought it. 
They are 16" wheels made by ULTRA.  Excellent condition on three but one
wheel has a chip in it :(  Tires are GT+4's 225/55s Only have about 5000
miles on them, great condition.  Im looking to sell them for $200 plus
shipping.  I live in Virginia Beach, VA.  Write me back if you would like to
see pictures.

Scott
91 3000GT SL
keisuke6g72@aol.com

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Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 23:16:19 -0500
From: "cody" <overclck@satx.rr.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Any experience on upgrading a 1991 Stealth RT T/T with a 2000 Model Mitsubishi 3000 GT twinturbo engine ?

It can be done, however at great extents.  The main electrical
difference between the two is the '91 car will have a Cam Angle Sensor,
whereas the later model will have a Crank Angle Sensor.  Other than
that, there are very few differences that would have an effect on
swapping the engines.  The way to circumvent this would be to install
the Cam angle sensor on the rear head of the later model engine, and all
that would be associated with it (I am not for sure, as I have never
done that).  I suppose there are other ways around it, although I am not
100% sure....

- -Cody

- -----Original Message-----
From: owner-team3s@team3s.com [mailto:owner-team3s@team3s.com] On Behalf
Of Primus Motor AS
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2002 11:50 PM
To: Team3S@Stealth-3000GT.st
Subject: Team3S: Any experience on upgrading a 1991 Stealth RT T/T with
a 2000 Model Mitsubishi 3000 GT twinturbo engine ?

I am a norwegian car dealer located in Oslo, Norway.

For one customer, I have got the following question:

my customer own a 1991 Dodge Stealth R/T twinturbo with a damaged engine
(we
bought in that condition, in fact on eBay, and then shipped it all the
way
to Oslo, Norway). The engine deliveres 300 HP (of course all of you know
that :-) ), and the car have a manual 5 speed transmission.

My customer has just been offered to buy a 2000 Model (produced 19.
April
1999) twin turbo Engine (320 HP) from a Mitsubishi 3000 GT, VIN #
MJZ16AXY000170) originally delivered with a 6 speed manual transmission.
The
engine comes without the transmission. Will this engine fit into the
1991
Model, with no modification to the electrical system, engine computer,
etc.
(i.e. will all the electrical connectors etc. be the same ?)

Can the 5 speed transmission in the 1991 Model be mounted directly onto
the
engine ?

Do you forsee any other problems that he might get in doing such a
upgrade ?

Thank you very much for your assistance.

Best regards,
Roger L. Skoglund

Primus Motor AS
Postboks 4646 Nydalen, 0405 Oslo
Kontor-/besøksadresse: Olaf Schousvei 7, 0572 Oslo
Telefon: 22 38 38 22
Telefax: 22 87 07 71
Web side:  http://primusmotor.no
E-mail:      info@primusmotor.no

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Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 00:31:43 -0500
From: "Oskar Persson" <osk@attbi.com>
Subject: Team3S: Wilwood brake kit

There is a Wilwood 6 caliper brake kit being offered on 3Si.org.  Looks
interesting.  From what I can gather the piston surface area is 4.04 sq".
How does this compare to the big red calipers?  Also, the rotor is 1.25 "
thick, which if not incorrectly stated should equate to 32mm. Also
appealing.

I don't have enough knowledge to evaluate this kit.  Looking to some of you
brake fanatics to chime in.

Here is the link:
http://www.3si.org/vbb/showthread.php?s=6e4985d54220dd16146520bc92f0abc7&thr
eadid=81814

Thanks,
Oskar

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Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 22:43:38 -0700 (PDT)
From: Geoff Mohler <gemohler@www.speedtoys.com>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Wilwood brake kit

If thats the one I commented on..its not a racing kit..at best a 'hot'
street kit.

No way how I can see a 9lb rotor being able to take 3S track abuse.

Rotors were never meant to be lightweight.

On Wed, 29 May 2002, Oskar Persson wrote:

> There is a Wilwood 6 caliper brake kit being offered on 3Si.org.  Looks
> interesting.  From what I can gather the piston surface area is 4.04 sq".
> How does this compare to the big red calipers?  Also, the rotor is 1.25 "
> thick, which if not incorrectly stated should equate to 32mm. Also
> appealing.
>
> I don't have enough knowledge to evaluate this kit.  Looking to some of you
> brake fanatics to chime in.
>
> Here is the link:
> http://www.3si.org/vbb/showthread.php?s=6e4985d54220dd16146520bc92f0abc7&thr
> eadid=81814
>
> Thanks,
> Oskar

- ---
Geoff Mohler

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Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 02:11:34 -0400
From: "Philip V. Glazatov" <gphilip@umich.edu>
Subject: Team3S: Logging a '95 3S with LabJack

I bought a LabJack at www.labjack.com and used it to log some data on my
'95 TT. Check out my page http://www-personal.umich.edu/~gphilip/labjack.html.

It confirmed some of my suspicions about the still persisting spark
blowout. I guess it is time to get better coils (or try copper plugs) since
I already have Magnecor wires and Denso Iridiums gapped at 0.032".

Questions:

1) What are those "copper plugs" that I could buy for a dollar a piece? I
need to know the brand, the heat range and where to buy them.

2) What has been concluded during those recent aftermarket ignition coil
tests? Should I get the Accell 6-pack from the GN or should I get the
Accell individual motorcycle coils? If I buy the GN 6-pack, and then decide
to still upgrade to the DIS-4 HO, will I be biting my elbows that I did not
get the individual motorcycle coils?

3) Do you guys think my O2 readings are normal? I hope my O2 sensors are
okay. I ran my SAFC at the +5% richer setting across the board. The front
O2 is acting weird - it reads a little leaner than the rear. It also
sometimes lags and sometimes leads the readings of the rear O2, which seems
to be a little more stable. I hope to get more stable O2 readings once I
fix that ignition.

Thanks,

Philip
'95 Red R/T TT
Apexi AVC-R, S-AFC, S-ITC
Magnecor wires, Denso Iridiums gapped at 0.032"
Everything else is almost stock

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Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 02:30:39 -0400
From: "Mihai Raicu" <mraicu@wayne.edu>
Subject: Team3S: RE: Can the Apexi SAFC run 550cc injectors?

Everyone,

Why not use two SAFCs hoohed up in series?

I know this is going to cost $300*2, however, the signal could then be
tuned to -25%.  By using Brian's formula (i+ci=360) twice (i+ci=720), we
could run injectors of 1440cc theoretical size.  However, since no one
ever ran such large injectors, I ran some theoretical injectors thorough
my calculations.

900cc injectors: -50% on 1st SAFC
-20% on 2nd SAFC

720cc injectors -50% on 1st SAFC
+/-0% on 2nd SAFC

You guys can figure out more combinations.  ITC would probably also be
used for timing.

Please tell me it's possible.  If it is, the hard to tune ARC will not
be needed, and 2 SAFCs will do the job for any size injectors.

- -MIHAI-
95 Red VR4

> > > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > > From: "Geddes, Brian J" <brian.j.geddes@intel.com>
> > > > > To: "'dakken'" <dougusmagnus@attbi.com>; "Team3S"
> > > > > <Team3S@stealth-3000gt.st>
> > > > > Sent: Friday, May 24, 2002 7:09 PM
> > > > > Subject: RE: Team3S: Can the Apexi SAFC run 550cc injectors?
>
> > > > > > c = Correction Percentage
> > > > > > i = New Injector Size
> > > > > >
> > > > > > i + ci = 360
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Plug in i for your new injectors, and then solve for c. This

> > > > > > will
> > > > > the the
> > > > > > "mathematically perfect" setting for the S-AFC...in real
> > > > > > life, of
> > > > > course,
> > > > > > it'll need tweaking. A few examples:
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > 450s:
> > > > > > 450 + (c)450 = 360
> > > > > > 1 + c = 360/450
> > > > > > c = .8 - 1
> > > > > > c = -.2 = -20%
> > > > > >
> > > > > > 550s:
> > > > > > 550 + (c)550 = 360
> > > > > > 1 + c = 360/550
> > > > > > c = .66 - 1
> > > > > > c = -.33 = -33%
> > > > > >
> > > > > > 720s:
> > > > > > 720 + (c)720 = 360
> > > > > > 1 + c = 360/720
> > > > > > c = .5 - 1
> > > > > > c = -.5 = -50%
> > > > > > - Brian

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Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 10:24:52 +0200
From: Roger Gerl <roger.gerl@bluewin.ch>
Subject: Re: Team3S: RE: Can the Apexi SAFC run 550cc injectors?

The assumption is wrong that a SAFC does anything in percentage. It's just
to make life easier for the user but in fact it just alters the frequency
and voltage of the input signal. The problem is that too low output signals
are gonna be wrongly interpreted by the ECU and therefore doesn't do
anything. What will the ECU do at WOT when it becomes a signal like beeing
on 10% throttle ? The map is wrong then for sure. So the limitation of the
SAFC is the lowest frequency that cannot be devided anymore.

An ARC II together with an SAFC for fine tuning can be used in serial
connection. With this one can change the output signals from the ARC, but
only some small ranges where the SAFC is good.

Roger
93'3000GT TT
www.rtec.ch

At 02:30 29.05.2002 -0400, Mihai Raicu wrote:
>Everyone,
>
>Why not use two SAFCs hoohed up in series?
>
>I know this is going to cost $300*2, however, the signal could then be
>tuned to -25%.  By using Brian's formula (i+ci=360) twice (i+ci=720), we
>could run injectors of 1440cc theoretical size.  However, since no one
>ever ran such large injectors, I ran some theoretical injectors thorough
>my calculations.
>
>900cc injectors:        -50% on 1st SAFC
>                         -20% on 2nd SAFC
>
>720cc injectors -50% on 1st SAFC
>                         +/-0% on 2nd SAFC
>
>You guys can figure out more combinations.  ITC would probably also be
>used for timing.
>
>Please tell me it's possible.  If it is, the hard to tune ARC will not
>be needed, and 2 SAFCs will do the job for any size injectors.

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Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 01:31:01 -0700
From: "BlackLight" <BlackLight@Planetice.net>
Subject: RE: Team3S: RE: Can the Apexi SAFC run 550cc injectors?

Isn't the AFC just a piggyback and the AFR is a standalone? How does
this make a difference?

Matt Nelson
1994 RT TT
BlackLight@Planetice.Net
www.BlackLight.5u.com

- -----Original Message-----
From: owner-team3s@team3s.com [mailto:owner-team3s@team3s.com] On Behalf
Of Roger Gerl
Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2002 1:25 AM
To: Team3S@stealth-3000gt.st
Cc: brian.j.geddes@intel.com
Subject: Re: Team3S: RE: Can the Apexi SAFC run 550cc injectors?

The assumption is wrong that a SAFC does anything in percentage. It's
just
to make life easier for the user but in fact it just alters the
frequency
and voltage of the input signal. The problem is that too low output
signals
are gonna be wrongly interpreted by the ECU and therefore doesn't do
anything. What will the ECU do at WOT when it becomes a signal like
beeing
on 10% throttle ? The map is wrong then for sure. So the limitation of
the
SAFC is the lowest frequency that cannot be devided anymore.

An ARC II together with an SAFC for fine tuning can be used in serial
connection. With this one can change the output signals from the ARC,
but
only some small ranges where the SAFC is good.

Roger
93'3000GT TT
www.rtec.ch

At 02:30 29.05.2002 -0400, Mihai Raicu wrote:
>Everyone,
>
>Why not use two SAFCs hoohed up in series?
>
>I know this is going to cost $300*2, however, the signal could then be
>tuned to -25%.  By using Brian's formula (i+ci=360) twice (i+ci=720),
>we could run injectors of 1440cc theoretical size.  However, since no
>one ever ran such large injectors, I ran some theoretical injectors
>thorough my calculations.
>
>900cc injectors:        -50% on 1st SAFC
>                         -20% on 2nd SAFC
>
>720cc injectors -50% on 1st SAFC
>                         +/-0% on 2nd SAFC
>
>You guys can figure out more combinations.  ITC would probably also be
>used for timing.
>
>Please tell me it's possible.  If it is, the hard to tune ARC will not
>be needed, and 2 SAFCs will do the job for any size injectors.

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Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 10:53:35 +0200
From: Roger Gerl <roger.gerl@bluewin.ch>
Subject: RE: Team3S: RE: Can the Apexi SAFC run 550cc injectors?

Same, no difference in signal input/output. Function and way it does its
job of course is different.

Roger
93'3000GT TT
www.rtec.ch

At 01:31 29.05.2002 -0700, BlackLight wrote:
>Isn't the AFC just a piggyback and the AFR is a standalone? How does
>this make a difference?

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Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 11:23:19 +0200
From: Roger Gerl <roger.gerl@bluewin.ch>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Logging a '95 3S with LabJack

At 02:11 29.05.2002 -0400, Philip V. Glazatov wrote:
>I bought a LabJack at www.labjack.com and used it to log some data on my
>'95 TT. Check out my page http://www-personal.umich.edu/~gphilip/labjack.html.

Cool thing with direct USB... I do have such thing for RS232 that work on
older PCs as well.

>1) What are those "copper plugs" that I could buy for a dollar a piece? I
>need to know the brand, the heat range and where to buy them.

NGK, one range colder.

>2) What has been concluded during those recent aftermarket ignition coil
>tests? Should I get the Accell 6-pack from the GN or should I get the
>Accell individual motorcycle coils? If I buy the GN 6-pack, and then
>decide to still upgrade to the DIS-4 HO, will I be biting my elbows that I
>did not get the individual motorcycle coils?

Dude, the coil pack is already six coils just in one plastic case. So there
is no difference than having six coils but size. It works fine and I don't
see the need for an amplifier. The motorcycle coils also work but the GM
single coil seems to be a better and cheaper solution so far.

>3) Do you guys think my O2 readings are normal? I hope my O2 sensors are
>okay. I ran my SAFC at the +5% richer setting across the board. The front
>O2 is acting weird - it reads a little leaner than the rear. It also
>sometimes lags and sometimes leads the readings of the rear O2, which
>seems to be a little more stable. I hope to get more stable O2 readings
>once I fix that ignition.

I can't see the O2 properly due to too low resolution.
Also what are the ugly RPM spikes appearing ??
Also boost is varying somewhat too much (too much ripple)

Roger
93'3000GT TT
www.rtec.ch

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Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 11:43:28 +0200
From: Roger Gerl <roger.gerl@bluewin.ch>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Wilwood brake kit

At 22:43 28.05.2002 -0700, Geoff Mohler wrote:
>If thats the one I commented on..its not a racing kit..at best a 'hot'
>street kit.

There are three different discs for the 2-piece rotors available. The
lightweight rotors with the lighter disc definitely help to reduce the high
unsprung weight. I definitely prefer it over the Porsche calipers at least
due to the weight and also piston surface. Additionally they work with
stock brake lines (or well priced ss lines).

>No way how I can see a 9lb rotor being able to take 3S track abuse.

I see no problems. The size is even less in diameter than the stock
european ones but Wilwood does not recommend more on our cars. I can always
get larger discs if necessary from Bremsa in Switzerland. The weight of the
discs is less than the ones on my actual Bremsas due to the less diameter
and much more holes (racing setup). I went for the slotted ones as I do not
feel well with the crossdrilled ones.

>Rotors were never meant to be lightweight.

Unless you drove one with noticeable reduced unsprung weight. Of course our
cars are heavy but I'm positive that the weight ratio turns out better and
will improve handling.

For the price of $1480 a set including calipers, pads, 2-piece rotors I I'd
prefer it over the Porsche/Porterfield (and they also are known to crack
now) combination. Also the needed bracket is very well made and of high
quality. Better than what we can get for the Porsches right now. Wilwood is
able to provide any temperature and other details if desired.

Roger
93'3000GT TT
www.rtec.ch

 > There is a Wilwood 6 caliper brake kit being offered on 3Si.org.  Looks
> > interesting.  From what I can gather the piston surface area is 4.04 sq".
> > How does this compare to the big red calipers?  Also, the rotor is 1.25 "
> > thick, which if not incorrectly stated should equate to 32mm. Also
> > appealing.
> >
> > I don't have enough knowledge to evaluate this kit.  Looking to some of you
> > brake fanatics to chime in.
> >
> > Here is the link:
> >
> http://www.3si.org/vbb/showthread.php?s=6e4985d54220dd16146520bc92f0abc7&thr
> > eadid=81814

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Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 21:48:53 -0700
From: "Michael, Sharon & Dashiell Rhoden" <rhoden@easystreet.com>
Subject: Team3S: Adjustable struts

After a disappointing mistake by sears I'm hearing from reputable parts
suppliers that the adjustable struts are no longer available from any source
but Satan.

Can this be true?

I really need to replace the (front) struts on my 92 VR4 with electronic
suspension control.  Probably the rear shocks too--does anyone know if
they're adjustable, too?

Any thoughts suggestions about whether it's worthwhile/possible to replace
electronically adjustable suspension components?

Thanks, again.

Michael
92 VR4 that's no fun to drive with shot suspension

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Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 08:54:43 -0500
From: "merritt@cedar-rapids.net" <merritt@cedar-rapids.net>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Wilwood brake kit

>For the price of $1480 a set including calipers, pads, 2-piece rotors I I'd
>prefer it over the Porsche/Porterfield (and they also are known to crack
>now) combination.

A slight clarification, please. The ONLY reason the Porterfield rotor broke is because I wore it  down to 0.10 below discard depth. They were paper thin. It was my own dang fault for running them down so far, and not inspecting for cracks. To my knowledge, no one has ever broken a stock rotor or a Porterfield rotor before. Oskar broke a Stillen and I broke two PowerSlots, but those were junk rotors.

Rich/slow old poop

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Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 10:05:17 -0400 (EDT)
From: Joseph Spainhour <spainhou@coastalnet.com>
Subject: Team3S: Transmission fluid leak

Hello all,

  Well, I got a new o-ring installed and that seems to have stoped the
fluid leak from the drain plug, but now I have another one, that is a
little worse. It appears to be coming from the right hand side oil
seal. I am not sure though. I need to take the wheel off and have a
good look around.
  Any ideas on what else it might be? Is this normal with redline
fluid? Granted, the car shifts better than it ever has, but I had not
planned on replacing the seals. Anything else that I should look at
replacing while the car is in the air? I do not want to chase this
leak anymore.

Joseph
93 3kgt vr-4, K&N FIPK

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Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 16:31:38 +0200
From: Roger Gerl <roger.gerl@bluewin.ch>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Wilwood brake kit

At 08:54 29.05.2002 -0500, you wrote:
> >For the price of $1480 a set including calipers, pads, 2-piece rotors I I'd
> >prefer it over the Porsche/Porterfield (and they also are known to crack
> >now) combination.
>
>A slight clarification, please. The ONLY reason the Porterfield rotor
>broke is because I wore it  down to 0.10 below discard depth. They were
>paper thin. It was my own dang fault for running them down so far, and not
>inspecting for cracks. To my knowledge, no one has ever broken a stock
>rotor or a Porterfield rotor before. Oskar broke a Stillen and I broke two
>PowerSlots, but those were junk rotors.

Yes, correct. Unfortunately we had two 3000GT that broke each a stock
rotor, a left and right one. Every stock Mitsu ones got warped after a few
laps :-(  One set of Bremsa (single piece) on a GT FOUR also broke apart on
the Autobahn. Thickness of all rotors was within specs.

Roger
93'3000GT TT
www.rtec.ch

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Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 10:34:33 -0400
From: "Ioan Raicu" <iraicu@directvinternet.com>
Subject: Team3S: Can the Apexi SAFC run 660cc injectors?

Hello,

I had posted this the other day, but it went through as an HTML message
and I am not sure how many of you actually read it, so I am resending it
as plain text.

So far, from the discussion we have had over the last several days
regarding 550cc and 720cc injectors controlled by the APEXI S-AFC, it
seems that the consensus is that 550cc injectors should be no problem at
about -33% while the 720cc injectors should be at about -50%.  The
reason 720cc injectors should not be used is mainly because there is no
room for error since -50% is already the limit of the S-AFC.  How about
660cc injectors?  According to my calculations, the S-AFC should be set
to -45%, which gives a whole 5% margin of error, which to me sounds
reasonable.

Now the second question, say along with the 660cc injectors came a pair
of 15G turbos, better fuel pump, and Water/Alki Injection System, could
20PSI be handled to redline?  Or will the 660cc injectors still pose a
bottleneck even at only 20PSI of boost.

Thanks in advance for any comments.

John Raicu
94 Yellow TT

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Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 07:44:22 -0700
From: "dakken" <dougusmagnus@attbi.com>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Adjustable struts

I replaced my front struts 2 weeks ago.  I bought them from Libertyville
Mitsu for $134 each plus shipping.  Cheapest price I have found.

The rear shocks are ECS as well.

I replaced them myself.  It was pertty simple.  It just took a spring
compressor set (although a third compressor would have been very handy),
removed the top 3 bolts and ECS plug, unbolt brake line and ABS sensor
bracket, mark the camber setting and remove the bottom 2 bolts.  Once you do
that the whole assembly comes out.  Compress the springs, then remove one
bolt and replace the strut.  Do everything in reverse and you can be done
with both front struts in less than an hour with air tools.

I think it was well worth it.  I prefer the ECS suspension to any non
adjustible one since I use it as a daily driver and a fun weekend car.

There are plenty of other non adjustible alternatives out on the market.
You can see a wide selection of them by going to http://www.stealth316.com
and looking up the links.

Good luck.

Doug
92 Stealth RT TT

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Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 08:44:01 -0700
From: "BlackLight" <BlackLight@Planetice.net>
Subject: RE: Team3S: RE: Can the Apexi SAFC run 550cc injectors?

Are you talking about it's designed functions, or do you bean because it
is a standalone it is different? I know their capabilities are
different, and the HKS S-AFR sounds better, but I want to make sure I'm
getting the right one. I will be running 450 DSM injectors, and I have a
open atmosphere BOV I want to correct from stalling.

Matt Nelson
1994 RT TT
BlackLight@Planetice.Net
www.BlackLight.5u.com

- -----Original Message-----
From: owner-team3s@team3s.com [mailto:owner-team3s@team3s.com] On Behalf
Of Roger Gerl
Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2002 1:54 AM
To: Team3S@stealth-3000gt.st
Subject: RE: Team3S: RE: Can the Apexi SAFC run 550cc injectors?

Same, no difference in signal input/output. Function and way it does its

job of course is different.

Roger
93'3000GT TT
www.rtec.ch

At 01:31 29.05.2002 -0700, BlackLight wrote:
>Isn't the AFC just a piggyback and the AFR is a standalone? How does
>this make a difference?

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Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 11:45:26 -0400
From: "Darren Schilberg" <dschilberg@pobox.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Logging a '95 3S with LabJack

So this is the standard second gen hybrid OBDI/OBDII brain, right?  And
you got datalog stuff out of it by your swift connections noted below?
Will this work on all second gen cars?

- --Flash!
1995 VR-4 with no current datalog capabilities

- -----Original Message-----
From: Philip V. Glazatov
Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2002 02:12
 
I bought a LabJack at www.labjack.com and used it to log some data on my

'95 TT. Check out my page www-personal.umich.edu/~gphilip/labjack.html.

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Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 10:46:16 -0500
From: "merritt@cedar-rapids.net" <merritt@cedar-rapids.net>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Adjustable struts

>
>There are plenty of other non adjustible alternatives out on the market.
>You can see a wide selection of them by going to http://www.stealth316.com
>and looking up the links.
>
Been there, done that.
Instead of looking up every link, finding a company that claims to have struts, then finding out that they are discontinued, I'd rather just repeat the original question:

Does anyone know where we can find aftermarket struts for a 3000GT VR4?
Who REALLY has struts available?
Is there a source for GABs anywhere in the U.S.?

Rich/slow old poop
94 VR4

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Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 08:46:47 -0700
From: "Bob Forrest" <bf@bobforrest.com>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Any experience on upgrading a 1991 Stealth RT T/T with a 2000 Model Mitsubishi 3000 GT twinturbo engine ?

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-team3s@team3s.com [mailto:owner-team3s@team3s.com] On Behalf
> Of Primus Motor AS
> I am a norwegian car dealer located in Oslo, Norway.---snip---
> My customer has just been offered to buy a 2000 Model (produced 19. April
1999) twin turbo Engine (320 HP) from a Mitsubishi 3000 GT, VIN #
MJZ16AXY000170) originally delivered with a 6 speed manual transmission.
> The engine comes without the transmission. Will this engine fit into the
1991 Model, with no modification to the electrical system, engine computer,
etc. (i.e. will all the electrical connectors etc. be the same ?) Can the 5
speed transmission in the 1991 Model be mounted directly onto the engine ?
Do you forsee any other problems that he might get in doing such a upgrade ?
> Thank you very much for your assistance.
> Best regards,
> Roger L. Skoglund
- ----------------------->
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "cody" <overclck@satx.rr.com>
To: "'Primus Motor AS'" <info@primusmotor.no>; <Team3S@Stealth-3000GT.st>
> It can be done, however at great extents.  The main electrical difference
between the two is the '91 car will have a Cam Angle Sensor, whereas the
later model will have a Crank Angle Sensor.  Other than that, there are very
few differences that would have an effect on
 swapping the engines.  The way to circumvent this would be to install the
Cam angle sensor on the rear head of the later model engine, and all that
would be associated with it (I am not for sure, as I have never done that).
I suppose there are other ways around it, although I am not 100% sure....
> -Cody
- ----------------------->

But will a 2nd gen engine bolt up to a 1st gen tranny with no problems?
What about OBD issues?  And are the ECUs compatible?

- --Forrest

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Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 18:09:14 +0200
From: Roger Gerl <roger.gerl@bluewin.ch>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Logging a '95 3S with LabJack

Nono, this has nothing to do with any OBDII !!
This is simple analog data capturing that works with a nice box that is
directly connected to the USB port. Just be safe to have a notebook with
enough USB current. It will work on any car of the world

Roger
93'3000GT TT
www.rtec.ch

At 11:45 29.05.2002 -0400, Darren Schilberg wrote:
>So this is the standard second gen hybrid OBDI/OBDII brain, right?  And
>you got datalog stuff out of it by your swift connections noted below?
>Will this work on all second gen cars?
>
>--Flash!
>1995 VR-4 with no current datalog capabilities
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Philip V. Glazatov
>Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2002 02:12
>
>I bought a LabJack at www.labjack.com and used it to log some data on my
>
>'95 TT. Check out my page www-personal.umich.edu/~gphilip/labjack.html.

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Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 12:18:59 -0400
From: "Darren Schilberg" <dschilberg@pobox.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Logging a '95 3S with LabJack

But he said he took some data (boost numbers) out of the AVC unit.
Where were all the others coming from that the LabJack people customized
for him?

So any car in the world?  What is holding us second gen folks up from
getting some numbers off our cars then?

- --Flash!
1995 VR-4

- -----Original Message-----
From: Roger Gerl
Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2002 12:09
 
Nono, this has nothing to do with any OBDII !!
This is simple analog data capturing that works with a nice box that is
directly connected to the USB port. Just be safe to have a notebook with

enough USB current. It will work on any car of the world

At 11:45 29.05.2002 -0400, Darren Schilberg wrote:
>So this is the standard second gen hybrid OBDI/OBDII brain, right?  And
>you got datalog stuff out of it by your swift connections noted below?
>Will this work on all second gen cars?

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Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 12:38:55 -0400
From: pvg1@daimlerchrysler.com
Subject: RE: Team3S: Logging a '95 3S with LabJack

I wired the LabJack directly into the ECU wiring harness. I can log any
car that has an ECU.

LabJack can log any eight +/-10V DC and one counter/frequency. Hook up
some optional thermocouples to is and you could log temperature in your
bedroom over the course of a year if you wish.

Philip

- ---------------------------------------------
Nono, this has nothing to do with any OBDII !!
This is simple analog data capturing that works with a nice box that is
directly connected to the USB port. Just be safe to have a notebook with
enough USB current. It will work on any car of the world

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Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 12:50:36 -0400
From: pvg1@daimlerchrysler.com
Subject: RE: Team3S: Logging a '95 3S with LabJack

>But he said he took some data (boost numbers) out of the AVC unit.
>Where were all the others coming from that the LabJack people customized
>for him?

The blue wire of the AVC-R harness outputs 1 volt per every bar of boost
pressure. See the last chart on my LabJack page for the details.

>So any car in the world?  What is holding us second gen folks up from
>getting some numbers off our cars then?

Nothing is stopping me now. Other than the mysterious knock sensor output
reading/processing/interpretation. Maybe someone could help me program the
LabJack or burn some chips to log more frequencies, duty cycles and the
ignition timing advance. I am currently looking for a frequency-DC voltage
converter chip.

Philip

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Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 12:57:39 -0400
From: pvg1@daimlerchrysler.com
Subject: Re: Team3S: Logging a '95 3S with LabJack

Okay. So it seems like a the GN coils is the way to go. But are they alone
a better upgrade than the DIS-4 HO alone? If I have to pick only one to
start with, should I go with the upgraded coils of with the DIS?

My RPM signal is noisy because I have to calculate it in Excel by counting
the RPM pulses and then dividing them by the time intervals. At 6000 rpm
there are only 18 pulses every 60 millisecond. I already try to smooth it
out mathematically, but the current level of accuracy is acceptable.

The boost is noisy, I agree. I am planning to troubleshoot that soon. I am
glad I found this problem though. Without the data logging the AVC-R would
have never told me that there is a problem. I will also tackle the O2
sensors after I figure out the ignition.

Philip

- ------------------------------------------------------------
>2) What has been concluded during those recent aftermarket ignition coil
>tests? Should I get the Accell 6-pack from the GN or should I get the
>Accell individual motorcycle coils? If I buy the GN 6-pack, and then
>decide to still upgrade to the DIS-4 HO, will I be biting my elbows that
I
>did not get the individual motorcycle coils?

Dude, the coil pack is already six coils just in one plastic case. So
there
is no difference than having six coils but size. It works fine and I don't

see the need for an amplifier. The motorcycle coils also work but the GM
single coil seems to be a better and cheaper solution so far.

>3) Do you guys think my O2 readings are normal? I hope my O2 sensors are
>okay. I ran my SAFC at the +5% richer setting across the board. The front

>O2 is acting weird - it reads a little leaner than the rear. It also
>sometimes lags and sometimes leads the readings of the rear O2, which
>seems to be a little more stable. I hope to get more stable O2 readings
>once I fix that ignition.

I can't see the O2 properly due to too low resolution.
Also what are the ugly RPM spikes appearing ??
Also boost is varying somewhat too much (too much ripple)

Roger
93'3000GT TT
www.rtec.ch

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Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 10:00:13 -0600
From: "Mike & Cathy" <micajoco@theofficenet.com>
Subject: Team3S: Hood Blisters

I'am looking for a set of 1gen hood blisters if anyone has a set for sell
please contact me. Mike S 92 rt tt

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Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 19:28:00 +0200
From: "Roger Gerl" <roger.gerl@bluewin.ch>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Logging a '95 3S with LabJack

> >So any car in the world?  What is holding us second gen folks up from
> >getting some numbers off our cars then?

You can't get numbers OUT OF THE ECU ! But you can connect a multimeter to
any wire you want ;-)

> Nothing is stopping me now. Other than the mysterious knock sensor output
> reading/processing/interpretation. Maybe someone could help me program the
> LabJack or burn some chips to log more frequencies, duty cycles and the
> ignition timing advance. I am currently looking for a frequency-DC voltage
> converter chip.

No chance ! You need aspectrum analyzer and programmable filter for the
knock sensor and you have to analyze an analog audio signal and not a simple
voltage. Or build a single channel amplifier with a bandpass filter in the
desired region. The output should show slight voltage increase during knock.
This can then be made visible.

Duty cycle and igntiion timign advance should not be a problem but the
logging frequency may be not enough to measure the difference in degrees. I
did this years ago with an RS232 board and 8 analogue inputs and did not
come to a good and cheap solution.

Roger
93'3000GT TT
www.rtec.ch

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