tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53500656734134236512024-03-13T13:51:24.441+10:30Fried Rice BANZAIA wok tossed mix of autos, technology and DIY served with amazing fried rice!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350065673413423651.post-9002175943828451732014-08-10T17:03:00.001+09:302014-08-10T17:03:55.679+09:30Notice: Study Break!
Phew! Been diligent and posting a lot of new content so far this year but unfortunately I need more time to study!!
I'm on the last leg of my masters in engineering and I need to write a minor thesis... So unfortunately, I will be redirecting my writing to that for a little bit!
There has been some interesting developments of late and I would love to share it; I'll just have to keep notes Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350065673413423651.post-66772982621084092022014-06-20T11:06:00.000+09:302014-06-20T11:06:01.669+09:30Tuning: AEM FIC Fuel Map Steps!
A grateful reader has commented on the closed loop tuning post and asked about putting down my tune to help visualise the map better with numbers.
I really don't want to screen shot my tune as it's super tempting to just plug the numbers in and although it would probably work, it will certainly be different to what you need because my setup will be different!
So as a compromise, how about weUnknownnoreply@blogger.com60tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350065673413423651.post-29895858194600845652014-06-03T16:50:00.000+09:302014-06-03T16:50:00.103+09:30Boost Breaking Brake Booster Benefits?
I was chatting with a colleague of mine about turbos and he asked ".. so if you have a turbo, doesn't boost prevent the brakes from working?"
I was like.. what?
The thought was:
Brakes use engine vacuum to assist the driver in pushing the brake pedal down (vacuum servo). With turbo boost you create positive manifold pressure (i.e. boost) and now the brake booster does not have a Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350065673413423651.post-31891869173137910482014-05-20T16:38:00.000+09:302014-05-20T16:38:00.083+09:30TECH: PLX Devices SM-AFR
After my Innovate LC-1 wideband failed, it was time to get a new wideband... But because I was on a budget, I couldn't get another LC-1... So a cheaper alternative that I found was the PLX Devices SM-AFR.
Let's have a look at it!
The PLX SM-AFR is in a smaller package than Innovate LC-1. The features that they list on the PLX Devices website includes:
Soft start technology
2 analog outputsUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350065673413423651.post-2481149501881939882014-05-08T16:02:00.000+09:302014-05-15T22:40:36.337+09:30Uh Oh: ...No Wideband?!
One sunny day,
I was cruising along,
with the wind in my hair,
doing nothing wrong....
At the corner of my eye,
I just don't understand..
I know that I'm not high...
..but what happened to my wideband?!
It seems my wideband readings are stuck. Whether I accelerate or decelerate, it seems I'm at a AFR of 10 LOL.
As I drove home the readings slowly went down until the gauge began to flash; Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350065673413423651.post-50463502143244022752014-04-27T15:58:00.000+09:302014-04-27T15:58:13.437+09:30Theory: MAF Sensor Placement!
One of the major contributors to abnormal and erratic fuel trims, I believe, is Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor placement!
So let's have a look at this interesting topic!
There are four places you could possibly put the MAF Sensor when you add a turbo to your monster. This may be altered depending on the position of the blow-off valve as you could possibly place the blow-off valve before theUnknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350065673413423651.post-49420764226653917742014-03-28T09:30:00.000+10:302014-03-28T09:30:06.632+10:30Tuning: Re-tuning with a Temporary MAP Sensor - Part 2
So after rewiring the AEM FIC and adjusted the maps, it's time to test the map.
Start up is fine, fuel trims seem to be normal. Conservatively, I added a bit more fuel in the transition and in the boost sections of the fuel map.
Now let's add some gas and see what she does!
Driving under vacuum shows nothing notable, which is perfect. Fuel trims again, remain as per normal.
I start to Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350065673413423651.post-62465580309188108782014-03-21T11:00:00.000+10:302014-03-21T11:00:00.494+10:30Tuning: Re-tuning with a Temporary MAP Sensor - Part 1
Alright! Now that the wiring is complete and the signal from the Boost sender was successfully identified, now comes tuning.
Since the on-board MAP is gonners and now the main load will is MAF (boost sender), let's do exactly that, let's change all loads in all maps to MAF (boost sender). Don't let this confuse you, the factory MAF is not the load, remember, we've loaded the MAF IN wire with Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350065673413423651.post-86966748974649686252014-03-14T08:30:00.000+10:302014-04-02T14:58:43.992+10:30Tuning: Fuel Trims!
Following on from Closed Loop Tuning, here's a bit of a spill about fuel trims! Modern factory computers are pretty clever and can automatically adjust the motor's tune in response to an array of environmental variables. There are a number of articles out on the interwebs about fuel trims but I'll have a whack at explaining it!
Let's have a closer look at fuel trims, what affects it and what Unknownnoreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350065673413423651.post-52437093791996688552014-03-06T21:14:00.000+10:302014-03-06T21:14:00.608+10:30Modification: Re-wiring a Temporary MAP Sensor
Well, as the inbuilt MAP sensor in the AEM FIC decided it would go and eat some cookies, I'll need a new reference load to tune the FIC.
Luckily I have the AutoGauge Boost Gauge that also comes with an electronic boost sender (sensor). There are three wires that come from the sender:
Red - Most likely power
Black - Most like ground (negative)
Orange - Most likely the signal
In order for theUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350065673413423651.post-6718841782217143872014-02-28T21:09:00.000+10:302014-02-28T21:09:00.745+10:30Uh-Oh: AEM FIC MAP Sensor Died..
I decided to go for a nice drive to grab some groceries and after returning to the car with my rations it wouldn't start.
Uh-oh.
If the motor doesn't start it could mean a crap load of things. Luckily I've got gauges to give me an indication on wtf is going on.
I tried to start the monster again, it wouldn't start. After a few attempts it would start but idle very very roughly then die. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350065673413423651.post-67486414845328689192014-02-19T13:31:00.001+10:302014-02-19T13:31:58.334+10:30Tuning: Closed Loop Tuning with O2 Maps
Oh the bane of piggybacks.... Closed loop tuning using the O2 map. The most finicky of settings! I can't promise to solve all your problems, but hopefully give you some insight and some 'gambatte' with regards to this challenging issue.
The way I initially setup my O2 map was by following AEM's guide (1NZFE uses a narrow band O2 sensor). The guide has an excellent overview on O2 tuning, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350065673413423651.post-73238134321586990572014-02-18T20:59:00.000+10:302014-02-18T20:59:00.524+10:30Uh-Oh: Suddenly Lean!
It was a cold winter morning and surprisingly the car took a bit of time to start. After a few cranking attempts it started the car up and I went on my merry way in search for foods. After hearing the BOV whoosh a few times I started to notice something flashing in my peripheral vision... It was the AFR gauge..
The meter was reading lean... What the.
I immediately Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350065673413423651.post-50805988431642219032014-02-13T20:53:00.000+10:302014-02-13T20:53:00.072+10:30Uh-Oh: Stalling on Deceleration!
Uh oh! I swapped out the included Zage BOV with a fresh GFB Deceptor Pro BOV! But during deceleration, the little monster sometimes stalls..!
What the heck is happening here?!
So I thought what could be the reasons for this? The BOV is there to vent off excess boost when the throttle is closed. It does this through the difference in manifold absolute pressure between the manifold and Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350065673413423651.post-3384236554658547512014-01-31T20:14:00.000+10:302014-01-31T20:14:00.237+10:30Tuning: Piggy Back Tuning Issues, MAF vs. Fuel Map
Last time we talked about setting up the MAF map and adjusting it so that the MAF sensor plays nice with the AEM FIC. The way the AEM FIC works, and how most piggy backs work, is by fudging the signals to and from the factory computer to make the motor run in the way you want it. The reprocussion of this is that you will pretty much never get an accurate tune (when compared with going full Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350065673413423651.post-54973120759223626942014-01-27T17:04:00.000+10:302014-01-27T17:04:11.969+10:30Tuning: AEM FIC MAF Clamp
Happy New Year everyone! Let's get back into the little problem with the MAF map! Earlier I found out that the original MAF map that I made up wasn't working because of the increased intake diameter. Here's the steps I took to correct it!
First things first. Why create a MAF clamp?
Basically, the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor has been designed for a specific diameter intake pipe for the stockUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350065673413423651.post-6249323645751402112013-08-28T21:43:00.000+09:302013-08-28T21:49:17.205+09:30Tuning: Charting the Map!
After some teething issues I finally found out why the car wouldn't start! It was because of the increased size of the intake that the MAF sensor was now mounted on.
So before we go and adjust the MAF map, let's have a look at plotting a tuning course by checking out some basic maps!
Okay! Before we begin, I just wanna let you all know that the stuffs I'll go through is quite generic and Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350065673413423651.post-89841026433392186242013-08-26T21:08:00.002+09:302013-09-02T12:13:05.090+09:30Project-T: Back to the Future!
Let's do some time traveling! Since I've been posting about Project-T, I've actually gone ahead and done a lot more that I can write! In fact, it has already been around about TWO years since the little monster has been boosted!
So here's a fast forward post to get you up to speed and the conclusion of Project-T! ...But don't worry, I'll back track after this post so you can see all the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350065673413423651.post-75029366564312348692013-02-12T19:37:00.000+10:302013-02-12T19:37:05.318+10:30Project-T: Teething issue...
Wow, Boostworx was busy when I put the little monster in... After about a week or so I got a call that the team had put together the last bits! But a slight teething issue... The car won't start..!
So I made my way there with a trusty laptop loaded with the AEM FIC software and Shaun showed me their handy work! Somehow they read my mind on how I wanted the pipes to go. The Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350065673413423651.post-80441058436153974172013-01-27T12:25:00.002+10:302013-01-27T12:25:12.082+10:30TECH: Memorable Techs for 2012
What a year 2012 was! Lots of things for me... Getting married, new responsibilities at work, Project-T and all the little things that make up the year! On the Tech side there has been some pretty cool things that popped up in 2012 in the automotive scene, let's have a peek at my TOP 5!
5. Kiwi 2 Wifi - OBDII Tool from your Smart Phone
via PLX Devices
Alright, well, PLX Devices have had Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350065673413423651.post-11533700250494948892013-01-21T21:41:00.000+10:302013-01-21T21:41:13.946+10:30Happy 2013!!Farewell 2012 and welcome to 2013!
A fresh new year, a fresh new mindset and a blog refreshment! Did you notice it?
Okay well, it's quite subtle but I've been meaning to tidy up the template for ages!
Anyhoo.
Lots to come this year! More updates to Project-T, more Tech, Theories, Tuning and of course, tasty fried rice!
Hooray!
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350065673413423651.post-88918228150057792722012-12-30T18:37:00.000+10:302012-12-30T18:37:00.122+10:30Project-T: Off to Boostworx!
Off to Boostworx! The team there will take good care of the monster fitting the last of the turbo kit! Can't wait to see the results!
This'll be my last post for the 2012 so stay tune next year for the completion of the build!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone!!
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350065673413423651.post-41008507913571816732012-12-27T18:21:00.000+10:302012-12-27T18:21:00.156+10:30Project-T: Install Anyway!
Boostworx is booked for the big stuff! I'm hoping they could fit the turbo in place by drilling new holes or fabricating a new pipe. So let's get on to all the other little jobs that needs to be installed anyway!
Let's start with the intercooler! Although I love the look of the aluminum peeking out of the grill, the Echo needs to be a sleeping monster. So I've gone ahead and painted it flat Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350065673413423651.post-48387972448363669992012-12-22T20:39:00.000+10:302012-12-22T20:39:00.438+10:30It was to keep the rabbits out: Emperor Nasi Goreng!
via The Inspiration Room
Let's keep things positive and think about fried rice ^__^
If you live in Australia you must of heard about Emperor Nasi Goreng! If you haven't, head on over to The Inspiration Room and check out their creative archive. Well, the Emperor built the Great Wall of China to keep the rabbits out. Those pesky wabbits. But this post isn't about rabbits or the Great Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350065673413423651.post-80460818887833059222012-12-16T18:10:00.000+10:302012-12-16T18:10:00.241+10:30Project-T: Turbo Trial Fit
After the pain and agony of removing the factory exhaust headers, I can now start trial fitting the turbo and manifold!
With the factory exhaust removed I can see the bolt pattern of the factory down pipe. I compared it with the bolt pattern of the Zage down pipe and a chill went up my spine. They looked different. Though only slightly.
I didn't expect a Yaris turbo kit to Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0