The Monsterbox 4 Rotor
#1178
Eats, Sleeps, Dreams Rotary
I only get home to the states once a year and I'm actually from lower alabama, so probably not. It's actually been about eight years since the last time I was there.
#1179
Rotary Enthusiast
Do you tell everyone that you are from L.A.? Then break it to them it stands for Lower Alabama?
#1180
Eats, Sleeps, Dreams Rotary
#1183
3 fuel pumps is ridiculous
how many and what size injectors are you running? couldnt find any info in the thread
also what kinda base fuel pressure are you running?
thanks
how many and what size injectors are you running? couldnt find any info in the thread
also what kinda base fuel pressure are you running?
thanks
#1186
Rotor Head Extreme
iTrader: (8)
Zach, do you have enough alternator for all your electrical loads? What are you running now? This could be why your fuel pressure is dropping after a certain rpm as the electrical loads don't care how much boost your running. I would check the amp useage during your next dyno tune.
Last edited by t-von; 04-26-17 at 05:37 PM.
#1187
Zach, do you have enough alternator for all your electrical loads? What are you running now? This could be why your fuel pressure is dropping after a certain rpm as the electrical loads don't care how much boost your running. I would check the amp useage during your next dyno tune.
Last edited by Monsterbox; 04-26-17 at 07:54 PM.
#1190
Btw, I just hooked up the abs speed sensor up front. Just need to the calibration to MPH. I've got it assigned in the traction control. Can't wait to see how it does. I hope it works out like your experience. I can't imagine WOT 1st gear and putting it all down.
This haltech is so kickass man. Staging the pumps so easily. I'm glad its working out for you too. The three pumps definitely draw a ton of amperage though.
Last edited by Monsterbox; 04-28-17 at 11:14 AM.
#1193
Rotary Enthusiast
iTrader: (1)
you'll absolutely love it man. you don't need yaw or lateral g sensor for most of what you want for now. you can always add them later. I love my TCS so much that I just permanently grounded the tcs switch to the chassis. I personally see no need to turn it off unless you want to drift or do burn-outs. hell, I could even do short burn outs because I configured mine to activate only when the rear wheels are reading higher than 25mph. For me, more so than making the car faster, much more importantly, it makes the car safer. I have been learning that ignition mediated traction control does mess with your closed loop o2 control when it's kicking in alot. there isn't way to deactivate closed loop temporarily with ignition retard/cut, so I'm trying to set up closed loop boost control to minimize tcs activation so my afr stays solid. unfortunately I'm having some trouble with closed loop boost control with my 4 port. i think my 10 psi spring is too heavy for 13psi target boost w/ 4 port. the duty cycle is too low for the 4 port even @ 10-15 hz and I think I have to drop the spring rate to apply respectable duty cycle for decent boost control. what springs are you running on your wg's?
i think you'll be OK with the 3rd fuel pump voltage/current wise. the 2nd and 3rd stage pumps will probably be on for a few seconds at the most anyway. just draw the relay power wire straight from the battery and i think they will be fine.
yea speed-switch for radiator fans works quite well. just remember to turn the option off during the dyno or if you plan on drifting sideway alot lol. i wouldn't worry about it if you don't have voltage issues though. especially if it's already wired into your beautiful harness that way, I can't think of a nice way to re-configure it. if the voltage drop is significant enough to cause any issues, you may just have to just lay a couple new dpo or stepper wires on top of your existing harness from the ecu to the relays for radiator fan control. deactivating them helps to keep the voltage steady at 13v or whatever your alternator output is.
having been a huge fan of microtech over the years and a loud verbal supporter of it on this forum I am ashamed to say after having owned haltech elite for a year, microtech is just a pure piece of garbage that sucks donkey dick. i feel I should count my lucky stars that I didn't blow my engine with no logging or engine protection. it's amazing how many lean AFR conditions I encounter with normal spirited driving looking at the log.
i think you'll be OK with the 3rd fuel pump voltage/current wise. the 2nd and 3rd stage pumps will probably be on for a few seconds at the most anyway. just draw the relay power wire straight from the battery and i think they will be fine.
yea speed-switch for radiator fans works quite well. just remember to turn the option off during the dyno or if you plan on drifting sideway alot lol. i wouldn't worry about it if you don't have voltage issues though. especially if it's already wired into your beautiful harness that way, I can't think of a nice way to re-configure it. if the voltage drop is significant enough to cause any issues, you may just have to just lay a couple new dpo or stepper wires on top of your existing harness from the ecu to the relays for radiator fan control. deactivating them helps to keep the voltage steady at 13v or whatever your alternator output is.
having been a huge fan of microtech over the years and a loud verbal supporter of it on this forum I am ashamed to say after having owned haltech elite for a year, microtech is just a pure piece of garbage that sucks donkey dick. i feel I should count my lucky stars that I didn't blow my engine with no logging or engine protection. it's amazing how many lean AFR conditions I encounter with normal spirited driving looking at the log.
Last edited by stickmantijuana; 04-28-17 at 11:28 PM.
#1194
Thanks to Cade Garrett for shooting this car for the upcoming feature and to Bryan Longshot Leonard with Speedsouth for allowing us full access to Barber Motorsports. Hopefully we can share the real photos soon
Last edited by Monsterbox; 05-01-17 at 11:43 AM.
#1195
Facebook Post
A lady Porsche driver asked if we could rev the car for her friend, then we found this later haha. Still trying to figure out where these pages come up with their horsepower figures. Hopefully some more vids coming up soon cruising and on the track
Third pump install is complete. Works great, no longer dropping fuel pressure, but the voltage draw is pretty intense. Although its not too worrisome as the pumps are staged, I think it still may be time for a 200amp alternator upgrade. Really have been thinking about moving up to a 14v battery with a 16v regulated alternator, any thoughts? Ordering the AEM smart coils this week and then off to build a harness w/ direct power. Plan is to get back on the dyno at the end of this month see if we can finish her out at 15psi on pump gas!
Last edited by Monsterbox; 05-01-17 at 12:07 PM.
#1196
Eats, Sleeps, Dreams Rotary
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A lady Porsche driver asked if we could rev the car for her friend, then we found this later haha. Still trying to figure out where these pages come up with their horsepower figures. Hopefully some more vids coming up soon cruising and on the track
Third pump install is complete. Works great, no longer dropping fuel pressure, but the voltage draw is pretty intense. Although its not too worrisome as the pumps are staged, I think it still may be time for a 200amp alternator upgrade. Really have been thinking about moving up to a 14v battery with a 16v regulated alternator, any thoughts? Ordering the AEM smart coils this week and then off to build a harness w/ direct power. Plan is to get back on the dyno at the end of this month see if we can finish her out at 15psi on pump gas!
A lady Porsche driver asked if we could rev the car for her friend, then we found this later haha. Still trying to figure out where these pages come up with their horsepower figures. Hopefully some more vids coming up soon cruising and on the track
Third pump install is complete. Works great, no longer dropping fuel pressure, but the voltage draw is pretty intense. Although its not too worrisome as the pumps are staged, I think it still may be time for a 200amp alternator upgrade. Really have been thinking about moving up to a 14v battery with a 16v regulated alternator, any thoughts? Ordering the AEM smart coils this week and then off to build a harness w/ direct power. Plan is to get back on the dyno at the end of this month see if we can finish her out at 15psi on pump gas!
Seems like you have plenty of horsepower to go around, so you wouldn't miss any losses from spinning the alternator a little faster.
#1197
burn to burn
iTrader: (3)
I'm sitting here wondering why don't you just go with the Aeromotive belt driven pump? I use it on my 2 rotor knowing I'll never need more flow than it provides. Way more reliable than running multiple electric pumps and would prevent you needing to upgrade your electrical system too. Just a thought.. Love the car!
Last edited by R_PROWESS; 05-02-17 at 08:15 AM.
#1198
I'm sitting here wondering why don't you just go with the Aeromotive belt driven pump? I use it on my 2 rotor knowing I'll never need more flow than it provides. Way more reliable than running multiple electric pumps and would prevent you needing to upgrade your electrical system too. Just a thought.. Love the car!
Thank you!
#1199
Engine is already idling very high, so alternator is spinning mighty fast, especially at 9k rpm. Its just an OEM output alternator. I was told it was "beefed up" by the supplier but from the looks of it, it doesn't seem to have been opened and came in a sealed OE box. So it may just be a little underwhelming amperage output for the amount of electronics on this thing. Voltage drops down to low 13's with all the accessories on, not terrible, but would love to see it above 14v for most of the time if possible! Excessive amperage makes a nice 200amp unit !
#1200
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
Engine is already idling very high, so alternator is spinning mighty fast, especially at 9k rpm. Its just an OEM output alternator. I was told it was "beefed up" by the supplier but from the looks of it, it doesn't seem to have been opened and came in a sealed OE box. So it may just be a little underwhelming amperage output for the amount of electronics on this thing. Voltage drops down to low 13's with all the accessories on, not terrible, but would love to see it above 14v for most of the time if possible! Excessive amperage makes a nice 200amp unit !
That 3rd fuel pump is taxing the hell out of the rest of the car. Darn these money pits!