Been In Indiana for a couple of years now. Still got the flying banana. Moved it over to the new house the wife and i just bought. She still lives guys
on the road to Lime Rock CT so I'll try to make this short and neat. Found some info on the motor. It started and ran a little bit more. Still doesn't want to idle right. So I'm going back to the basics when I get back from the Race. I'll check entire fuel system, check spark, ensure the...
EDIT: Also wanted to note that during the first run I got a glance at the AFR and it was around 11:1 this was on AEMProclassic I couldnt see what it said on the gauge in the car
Ok guys, so I got the car to run for a little bit, it never idled on its own fully. What I had to do was use AEMProClassic. Revert the ECU Firmware to v.94 I then made sure AutoEE was On. I uploaded a calibration file that was in the old .gdf format. I replaced a section of fuel hose from the...
I'm actually working on her right now. I appears I may have to take it apart pull the motor, trace all the wiring make sure everything is good and go from there. I never had a issue until the ECU went belly up and I sent it out to be repaired..frustrating
Just wanted to give you guys a little update. I'm still at work doing set up on our number 73 race car. But I have an OEM ECU coming for the Flying Banana. It'll be tomarrow
GST with PSI its funny you linked that car because that car currently has the same sponsors as us. Guys, I have to step away from discussion for a few days as I'm swamped at work and will have very little time. But Im not leaving for abandoning this post as Im still scratching my head, one thing...
Everything you stated is the main reason as to why I would prefer not to go backwards. My main thing with a stock ECU is I wanted to see if it would start and idle with a OEM system. That being said I think I found out my problem. It seems in my case updating the AEMPro software ended up causing...
So I had this big long response posted and I lost it for some reason so ill shorten it upNo spark all of a sudden, had spark yesterdayECU is communicating with the PC just fine now.Compression Test for shits and giggles in order to eliminate itCyl
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Can anyone help me out with who might have tuned Gregs AEM ECU. As I sit here trying to connect so that I may Log and or check the Tune and maybe set it back to baseline I was getting an-Loading Serial Communications Library
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While I'm not opposed to switching it up back to a Stock EMS with ESMlink, all of the tuning has been done with a AEM system which is why I would prefer to stick to that if I can but as you mentioned ESMlink might be the way to go when it comes to performance on the dollar. The build book is...
Car runs in NASA SU Series along with some other stuff. I'm planning on running the Sandhillls Open Road Challenge next year. The car is a full on Race Car and was Greg Collier's old car with a fully built 6 Bolt. I am considering all my options at this point. As the car is getting a new...
Ill give it a shot, I just replaced that before the ECU was fixed but it never hurts to check everything out. Ill let you know what I find, although I don't think this is the issue. While depressing the throttle the car just shuts off. It doesn't stumble and die, just cuts right out. But still...
It's possible the ECU is still bad, that's why Im on the hunt for a stock ECU. The company that repaired the ECU said they tested it and it tested fine. That doesn't mean something else took a crap though. I'm curious as to how they tested it. I'm going to swing by fry's and see if I can pick...
Ok guys, I wasn't sure where to post this as of right now as the gremlins are still up in the air. So drink some coffee, Listen to some headbanging music...sit back and enjoy the read.As a side note, I did do a search both in Google and Dsmtuners. While I found people with Similar Issues none...
Have not got around to checking the TP Sensor yet, but the ECT gave me a good reading. I just replaced it a couple of months ago. I need to make a list, and just start going through things one at a time. Its almost as if shes flooding out, Im all the fuel injectors check out ok as far but I...
Battery is good and connections secure. A little up date. So I haven't had much time to look at her as of late. But I did get out under the hood today. All connections are good and secure. All grounds were clean and I conducted some voltage drops and everything looked good. What I think is...
Just the motor, it's weird. It's not like it stalls out. It just shuts completely off. I'm working and can't diagnose her fully eight now. But man I was really hoping to throw the ECU in her and be ready to rock.Ty McBride
Team leader/Owner
McBride Motorsports
Ok guys, got the issue figured out and repaired, It was a Bad EPROM and US COMs Circuit. They also updated my Coil and Cam/Crank Mods. Now I have a new issue, Car idles like crud and it will shut off. I dont mean stall out and die. It will shut completely off. I can get on the throttle a little...
I did check for spark during cranking, that's how I discovered the issue. I thought I had no spark at all which I didnt at first. Replaced the CAS after it tested bad. Still no start up, pulled the COP bracket grounded out the plugs and bam, they're firing as soon as I let off the starter...
Yes, or at least to be more specific I tried and was sure I got a reading. The reason I said tried is I am by myself on this project and my leads for my fluke are not that long. I ohm checked primary and secondary coils and they're good. Since the system is NPN I was thinking ground maybe? Thank...
Well guys, I'm fighting a no start issue with the flying banana right now. And Drivability and Diagnostics is not my strong suit. Right now I am not getting spark while the motor is cranking. Once I let off the push button I get spark on cylinder 1-4 (waste spark) anyone have any ideas? I...
Just bought this Autometer Ultra Lite Pyrometer from another member here on dsmtuners.com. Saved my butt on this one. I wasnt expecting my Greddy to go out on me. Probe is good, checked all my connections with my meter they are all good. Needle is pegged and wont move. I was thinking about...
WoW, Did I ever get busy today. I cleaned and coated the interior of the car. I am still amazaed at how dirt finds its way into some of these places. It was a long day. Started at 6 and just now got finished.Ty McBride
Team Leader/Owner
McBride MotorsportsPulled the Drivers Seat, I cant...
Well, I didnt get near as much done today as I would have liked. I had enough distractions around me to bog me down and cause my progress to grind to a halt. Its a gorgeous day and Im a little frustrated. But Ill get some more done soon. Im going to be pulling the drivers seat here pretty soon...
The Lincoln Tech Denver Car show is coming up April 2nd, and I would love to see some fellow DSMTuners at the show. I am trying to get the car finished up so the "Flying Banana" Could potentially be present for anyone who wants to see her. Thanks everyone have a wonderful dayTy McBride
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No work got done on the car today, It was a little bit too chilly out to get anything done. I am sprucing up the interior, and making minor changes here and there. This season I plan on promoting PTSD awareness. This is an issue that really stuck home for me last year as I lost someone close to...
Hey Everyone,Hows it going fellow DSMtuners? I'm having a wonderful weekend. I got some real work done on the 1g this weekend. The car has been sitting in cold storage for a number of years and as many of you know from experience, It doesn't matter how much you prepare a Vehicle for storage...
Awesome, Love them colors as well. When It gets closer to painting her Ill look into the design and what blues really pop with the look of the car. Thank you for the paint codes and the link. Ive been doing a lot of regular maintenance and upkeep to get her ready. Lost fuel pressure a while back...
Don't get me wrong, I love the color red, but I just cant envision it in my head as a main color of the car.. I was also thinking about a color that will be bright but at the same time its a track car. I'm not going to dump a ton of money into the paint so I am looking for something that will...
Car already has flares, just not extreme, stress cracks have started to form over time. Im going to smooth everything out and make her look brand new again.Hey, I don't want to see the yellow go as well. But its time to move on, nothing stays the same. I'm shooting for that old Plymouth...
Thank you, Here is a better idea of the color I'm going for. Please excuse any spelling or grammar it'd late, I'm in bed and using my phone. I have an awesome member of this board to thank for their insight and helpfulness in coming up with this. But they shall remain nameless unless the give me...
A little update to all, going to pick up the Race Car this weekend. The car will be getting a new face lift. Nothing is certain as of right now. But I have some fiber glass work to do on the car as well. (Fender flare and bumper) since the car is a Plymouth here is a lil taste of the direction...
Yeah it was a pain in the ass for me as well., when I was dealing with this on Ebay and my car. My Family Lawyer actually had to send letters to Ebay threatening to take legal action against them as well for not enforcing their own policy. They were ass holes about it but I believe the took the...
Sorry to hear about what happened man. I hate thieves and its one of my biggest worries with my cars. Both my 1997 Comp TA and the Flying Banana. I recently moved and live in a descent area. But as you can see that doesn't always save you. The only thing I really have going is the massive...
Unfortunately this is the only head on shot I have at this time Luda. Lost all my pics when someones lil satan decided to set my storage shed on fire.Ty McBride
Team Leader/Owner
McBride MotorsportsEDIT: Aaaannnndddd Its amazing what a little google search will turn up. This is WAY before...
Picking the car up at the end of the month and bringing it down to Colorado. Just a little update for you allTy McBride
Team Leader/Owner
McBride Motorsports
I hope to have her on the track sometime this spring or early summer. I have my work cut out for me though as far as life goes. I'm balancing a lot right now, but I hope things start slowing down later in the month and I can start moving forward at a faster pace with my plans.Ty McBride
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Cool, Whatever you feel is necessary to change. It looks awesome man, and have it set as my desktop background.That would be cool, I'm trying to do some stuff with cafepress. Freaking, entire thing is giving me a headache. I'm probably going to pass the operation of the press site off to one...
Not enough coffee/caffeine this morning. Taking ideas and input for Tshirt/Merchandise ideas....can't function this morning and class is going to whoop my ass.Ty McBride
Team Leader
McBride Motorsports
Thanks for the input Luda, I have some awesome computer skills but more on the hardware side of things. LoL...when it comes to graphics, graphic design and any information pertaining to this area I have no useful knowledge what so ever.Ty McBride
Team Leader
McBride Motorsports