Somethings not right, Engine Torque Monitor 2:Control Limit Exceeded!

[rsmith]

After the tweaks you are getting a higher air flow at the top end, which would suggest more power. It is the torque that you have lost; but this is good for the life of your rods and taming wheel spin I'd say

Air flow is the same Danny, i consistently log between 200 and 210 g/s.The toruqe has gone on holidays, luckily if it hits 260lbft these days.

On another note because i am now running low CF's i wonder what effect pushing the timing on a bit would have? Would still help it get some of its grunt back?

 

[DannyC87]

Air flow is the same Danny, i consistently log between 200 and 210 g/s.The toruqe has gone on holidays, luckily if it hits 260lbft these days.

On another note because i am now running low CF's i wonder what effect pushing the timing on a bit would have? Would still help it get some of its grunt back?

For sure it would; I have 7.5* advance using WMI and it certainly helps alot!!

 

[rsmith]

For sure it would; I have 7.5* advance using WMI and it certainly helps alot!!

I'd say your intake temps are nice and low with WMI, what advance increments would you recommend?

 

[JamJay]

I am not expert here so i'm just throwing something out there, but could your boost fluctuations be caused by a dodgy N75 valve?

 

[DannyC87]

I'd say your intake temps are nice and low with WMI, what advance increments would you recommend?

Standard increment on unisettings is 0.75* . I would do logs after each standard increment. Yes, my intakes are around 15* after sustained full throttle

 

[rsmith]

I am not expert here so i'm just throwing something out there, but could your boost fluctuations be caused by a dodgy N75 valve?

It has been known alright but they were good untill yesterday, i know there will be some fluctuation, but i get a surge then a noticable dip and then it climbs again, you can fell it when you are driving.

I think my N249 might be brought out of retirement soon, just for the heck of it.

 

[DannyC87]

It has been known alright but they were good untill yesterday, i know there will be some fluctuation, but i get a surge then a noticable dip and then it climbs again, you can fell it when you are driving.

I think my N249 might be brought out of retirement soon, just for the heck of it.

I had a similar issue - cured it when I removed my PCV system and fitted a catch can; and regapped my spark plugs to 0.028"

 

[rsmith]

I had a similar issue - cured it when I removed my PCV system and fitted a catch can; and regapped my spark plugs to 0.028"

I know my plugs need changing soon, so i would like to rule them out, should i go with standard or uprated fancy ones?

I replaced my brake servo brake breather and the breather pipes under the mani with forge ones, the mushroom PCV thingy is on the list now, so its either a catch can or an uprated one from Awesome GTI.

Any recommendations on plugs?

 

[DannyC87]

I know my plugs need changing soon, so i would like to rule them out, should i go with standard or uprated fancy ones?

I replaced my brake servo brake breather and the breather pipes under the mani with forge ones, the mushroom PCV thingy is on the list now, so its either a catch can or an uprated one from Awesome GTI.

Any recommendations on plugs?

I used NGK Iridiums, 1 number colder temp range, can't remember what that is off the top of my head though, 7 I think! Gapped them all before fitted and found that the standard gapping was questionable! 3 were all around 0.032" and one was 0.026" ish!

 

[rsmith]

I used NGK Iridiums, 1 number colder temp range, can't remember what that is off the top of my head though, 7 I think! Gapped them all before fitted and found that the standard gapping was questionable! 3 were all around 0.032" and one was 0.026" ish!

Had a search around the forum, is it these boyo's NGK BKR7EIX?

 

[DannyC87]

Had a search around the forum, is it these boyo's NGK BKR7EIX?

They are the puppys; bought from here:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270494585861

 

[rsmith]

They are the puppys; bought from here:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270494585861

I just ordered these locally, i will fit them tommorrow and will update you guys.

 

[rsmith]

Put in the new plugs today, the old ones were in good condition for there mileage, but i am glad i did it anyway, unfortunetly there is no difference with my surging or performance for that matter.

While i was at it i put back on my N249, wow this thing is a ball of $hite, i did not boost over 1.3 bar even on a spike and the throttle response was so slow, i also forgot how quite it makes you dump valve.
I did 8 power runs with and without the N249 and it consistently under performs with it on, needless to say it will be coming off again tomorrow.

 

[DannyC87]

Next stop.. PCV?

 

[rsmith]

Next stop.. PCV?

Yeah, i am still on the fence as to getting a catch can or getting an uprated pcv pipe from the rocker cover.

 

[DannyC87]

Catch can cost me <£60 all told