Piston3's LDK Swap
04-12-2014, 09:11 AM
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And then the testosterone kicked in. Had it at 3500 in 2nd and just mashed it. AFR dropped into 11s and quickly locked at 12.7 as it rocketed forward, followed by the loudest "chuff" from the bpv I have heard so far as I let off. I passed them both under heavy braking. They wanted nothing more to do with me.
I had been pushing it a little harder each day this week and am at 500 miles as of tonight. First oil change tomorrow and switching to Mobil 1. Running stronger every time I drive it.
I had been pushing it a little harder each day this week and am at 500 miles as of tonight. First oil change tomorrow and switching to Mobil 1. Running stronger every time I drive it.
04-12-2014, 09:37 AM
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Ok so it happened. It was an accident sort of. This kid in a fake Evo with a retarded wing and muffler was being stupid to my right, then this other idiot in an obviously modded Kia Forte on my left starts trying to screw with me. They were both ahead of me because I wasn't biting. Im more thinking are these guys serious? And then the testosterone kicked in. Had it at 3500 in 2nd and just mashed it. AFR dropped into 11s and quickly locked at 12.7 as it rocketed forward, followed by the loudest "chuff" from the bpv I have heard so far as I let off. I passed them both under heavy braking. They wanted nothing more to do with me.
I had been pushing it a little harder each day this week and am at 500 miles as of tonight. First oil change tomorrow and switching to Mobil 1. Running stronger every time I drive it.
I had been pushing it a little harder each day this week and am at 500 miles as of tonight. First oil change tomorrow and switching to Mobil 1. Running stronger every time I drive it.
04-12-2014, 07:19 PM
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No danger to manifold warnings here.
Had to buy the 32mm oil filter pod socket. There is just no room to get to that thing any other way. Took exactly 6 quarts. Not a drop of any fluids in sight, no rubbing, and I think I blew all the crap out of the muffler because I dont smell burnt motor anymore.
What kind of gains do you think I'll see from canned tune to dyno tune? On canned 91 right now but may go 93 for the dyno.
Had to buy the 32mm oil filter pod socket. There is just no room to get to that thing any other way. Took exactly 6 quarts. Not a drop of any fluids in sight, no rubbing, and I think I blew all the crap out of the muffler because I dont smell burnt motor anymore.
What kind of gains do you think I'll see from canned tune to dyno tune? On canned 91 right now but may go 93 for the dyno.
04-16-2014, 11:23 AM
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Almost 600 miles now and still getting better every drive. Actually had some torque steer last night. I have been short shifting it around 5k and no heavy throttle unless 3500. It's really weird to be able to feel an engine break in. Also clutch engagement is higher now where it should be as expected.
04-17-2014, 08:10 PM
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Anyone with the ZZP tune see a 26.4 psi spike? That scared the **** outta me. I'm done til it's been tuned properly. Thank God I didn't burst into flames or get hit by lightning.
04-17-2014, 08:19 PM
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I left zzp with a 21 psi canned tuned with gms1 sensors ..... pulled out.. nailed second gear.. spiked 27 lol. Shoulda turned around.. Went home. Beat all my friends... Blew turbo month later lol
04-17-2014, 08:30 PM
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Take a deep breath and ignore Cobe. I forget if you have the mechanical faced gauge or the RPD, the mechanical faced gauge is meh on accuracy. I watched mine spike to 27 one night with the WR-1, my turbo is still fine (over 7k miles since the 27psi spike)
04-18-2014, 12:10 AM
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It's a 2010 so it's RPD. Perhaps that's just a limitation of an internally gated system and a very fast spooling turbo. It can't keep up. I need an interceptor so I can keep an eye on multiple things. I have seen 2 degrees knock retard at full boost but usually hangs at 1 or 0. No reason to take chances this close to getting a tune. I'll take it easy.
04-20-2014, 10:22 PM
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Ok so I have over 1,000 miles on the new engine now and it's getting closer to tune time. I am debating on going with E85 as it's about the same availability as 93 and if I choose to have to hunt down fuel it may as well be worth it.
However, I don't want to be paranoid and I don't want to have to test fuel every time I fill up. Is it possible to tune for this scenario? Do you guys running E even test yours anyway? Is there such a thing as a conservative E85 tune or am I better off keeping this simple and sticking with 91? Remember I only drive this car when it's sunny.
If I have missed a thread about fuels and tunes please share a link!
However, I don't want to be paranoid and I don't want to have to test fuel every time I fill up. Is it possible to tune for this scenario? Do you guys running E even test yours anyway? Is there such a thing as a conservative E85 tune or am I better off keeping this simple and sticking with 91? Remember I only drive this car when it's sunny.
If I have missed a thread about fuels and tunes please share a link!
04-20-2014, 10:25 PM
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Ok so I have over 1,000 miles on the new engine now and it's getting closer to tune time. I am debating on going with E85 as it's about the same availability as 93 and if I choose to have to hunt down fuel it may as well be worth it.
However, I don't want to be paranoid and I don't want to have to test fuel every time I fill up. Is it possible to tune for this scenario? Do you guys running E even test yours anyway? Is there such a thing as a conservative E85 tune or am I better off keeping this simple and sticking with 91? Remember I only drive this car when it's sunny.
If I have missed a thread about fuels and tunes please share a link!
However, I don't want to be paranoid and I don't want to have to test fuel every time I fill up. Is it possible to tune for this scenario? Do you guys running E even test yours anyway? Is there such a thing as a conservative E85 tune or am I better off keeping this simple and sticking with 91? Remember I only drive this car when it's sunny.
If I have missed a thread about fuels and tunes please share a link!
04-21-2014, 08:17 PM
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You just fill up without worrying about it? What if it's an unfamiliar station out of town and it's a couple months old? That's my main concern as I travel to Des Moines and Chicago from Davenport fairly regularly and will be taking the Cobalt if the weather is right.
04-21-2014, 09:01 PM
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ZZP small intercooler, Hahn hot and cold side turbo piping, K&N Typoon SRI, Hahn Catless DP, TWM SS, HP Dual Tuned at 23psi and 18psi.
Never ever seen a hint of knock retard. Clutch is starting to slip tho. KY stage 3 coming soon. 4.05 gears too.
Never ever seen a hint of knock retard. Clutch is starting to slip tho. KY stage 3 coming soon. 4.05 gears too.
04-22-2014, 02:57 PM
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I've decided to stick with 91 and a progressive boost ramp. Whatever the LDK makes is where it'll stay. It will still be loads of fun to drive and be pretty safe. Will post numbers and sheets when it's all done.
04-23-2014, 08:45 PM
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I didn't test e85 and didn't have any issues, but I live in a warm area. Admittedly, though, I haven't run E47 in over a year because it was just a pain if I wanted to drive a long distance.