ECMlink ECMLink V3 Beta Report

[Hal]

The V3 S/D implementation supports 5 bar (psia), at up to 10k rpms

5 bar psia is close to 58 psi on the boost gauge.

 

[dsmusmc]

talontsiturbo20 can you please let us know how much PSI you are running with your SD setup. Some of us are wondering if you pushed it 30-40+psi with the SD and if it ran fine.

I have seen SD support it before just not V3 yet but would be nice to know when.

 

[bling5tatus]

The honey combs straight out the airflow so the maf can read it. Without them the car will run for shit.

Evo guys have had no ill effects from removing their honeycombs though.

Evo's also have map supplementing defects from the maf sensor.

Kinda moot, since we're talking about a 2g/1g ecu... which cannot run properly w/o honeycombs. Also, if honeycombs increase airflow by straightening out the air, then how does removing them increase airflow?

Also, what is the most boost that has been run so far, and can we see some logs of high boost runs?

 

[jpbrazill]

talontsiturbo20 can you please let us know how much PSI you are running with your SD setup. Some of us are wondering if you pushed it 30-40+psi with the SD and if it ran fine.

Well, I was testing a few WOT pulls at 27 psi. This is getting close to max target boost on a GM 3 bar sensor. Being that I won't be going much over 27 psi, I will not need to change map sensors for my application.

 

[bling5tatus]

Ok, so it's been a month, any updates, is beta testing done?

and lets see some logs

 

[snowborder714]

Tom said the other day the SD release is coming VERY soon.

 

[bling5tatus]

logs? release date?

:crickets:

 

[rrussell]

Does the government have their fingers is this SD adventure? j/k

 

[Hal]

The S/D testing is done.

They are working on the web based firmware ordering process which will permit customers to upload a firmware request (created by the V3 client) and receive an updated firmware image which the V3 client will then download to the ECMLink device in the ecu.

 

[bling5tatus]

Are people not able to tune w/o this firmware update? I just want to know why it's taking so INCREDIBLY long. And I'd really like to see some logs showing how well this system is working timing and AFR wise. Are they not allowed to be posted or what?

 

[Hal]

The firmware update adds S/D to the capability set.

Testers are free to post logs if they choose to do so.

The currently available ECMLink client has been updated to support the new feature set so if logs are posted, you would need to download that client to view the new tables.

 

[ApexVIII]

so what IAT sensor do we need? from what vehicle can we get it from?

can it be mounted in the intake pipe? or does it need to be post intercooler?

 

[snowborder714]

People typically go with the GM IAT (can be purchased from here for pretty cheap). I have the AEM IAT as I didn't know at the time it was the same sensor.

I believe that is the only IAT they currently have support for and/or plan on supporting. It works and is cheap - can't really ask for more.


I have mine mounted in the throttle body elbow. It will either need to be mounted somewhere around the elbow or possibly in the intake manifold itself (not sure if Tom/Dave confirmed this as a working option yet or not).

 

[ApexVIII]

People typically go with the GM IAT (can be purchased from here for pretty cheap). I have the AEM IAT as I didn't know at the time it was the same sensor.

I believe that is the only IAT they currently have support for and/or plan on supporting. It works and is cheap - can't really ask for more.


I have mine mounted in the throttle body elbow. It will either need to be mounted somewhere around the elbow or possibly in the intake manifold itself (not sure if Tom/Dave confirmed this as a working option yet or not).

ok, thats where i thoguth it would need to be

now as for my methanol injection, the sensor would need to be befor the methanol right?

 

[snowborder714]

I believe that's what the consensus was.

 

[ApexVIII]

I believe that's what the consensus was.

thanks!


what thread pitch is it for the sensor? that way i order the right bung

oh noes.. i just placed my order but i bought the one that is plastic
Home » Shop » Sensors » Temp Sensors » GM Delphi / Packard Intake Air Temperature Sensor ( IAT / MAT / ACT) or Manifold Air Temperature Sensor # 12146830 , Gray with Keyway Connector

i should have ordered this on huh?
Home » Shop » Sensors » Temp Sensors » ACDelco Fast-Response GM Delphi / Packard Intake Air Temperature Sensor ( IAT / MAT / ACT ) or Manifold Air Temperature Sensor

i think i can cancel my order

 

[snowborder714]

Yep, the one I have is the 2nd one. I have never seen the first one before.

You can see the thread pitch in the item details. Or just call/e-mail Ballenger. Their customer service is great and should be able to help you get exactly what you need. Just make sure the bung material can be welded (aka don't get an aluminum bung if you have a stainless pipe you're welding it to).

Did you remember to get the pigtail?
Home » Shop » Connectors / Harnesses » Delphi / Packard » Pigtails » GM Delphi / Packard - 2-way un-shrouded GT 150 3.5mm centerline sealed female Pigtail for IAT

Or connector kit if you want to wire it all in yourself?
Home » Shop » Connectors / Harnesses » Delphi / Packard » Connector Kits » GM Delphi / Packard - 2-way Un-shrouded GT 150 3.5mm centerline sealed female Kit for IAT

 

[ApexVIII]

ohh i see that now.

yea i ordered a pig tail, i saw that the other ones were for fluid and i guess i did not look close enough , i thoguth plastic threads would not hold the boost , i dont think they would last very long at 27psi

i emailed them telling them i need the other sensor so hopefully it takes them a while to ship so they will read the email first

Yep, the one I have is the 2nd one. I have never seen the first one before.

You can see the thread pitch in the item details. Or just call/e-mail Ballenger. Their customer service is great and should be able to help you get exactly what you need. Just make sure the bung material can be welded (aka don't get an aluminum bung if you have a stainless pipe you're welding it to).

Did you remember to get the pigtail?
Home » Shop » Connectors / Harnesses » Delphi / Packard » Pigtails » GM Delphi / Packard - 2-way un-shrouded GT 150 3.5mm centerline sealed female Pigtail for IAT

 

[tkelly27]

They are allll over the junkyard, you can use a NPT tap to make a bung.

 

[Boosted98gsx]

Just remember, the GM IAT is a 3/8npt thread pitch.

 

[Boosted98gsx]

Hal, what all is involved in making the switch over to SD? Has anyone done a writeup on it yet?

 

[Hal]

1) Install a MAP sensor and an AIT sensor
2) Upgrade ECMLink to S/D and configure it for the sensors
3) Drive around with the MAF while logging
4) Run logs thru a wizard
5) Save settings generated by wizard to ECU
6) Set maf type to S/D

Done

 

[Boosted98gsx]

Where is the wizard?

 

[bling5tatus]

Lol maf type to sd?

So, what's the most hp being made on this setup so far? Do we have any videos of even an idle on a high hp car? Logs? Why the hell is everyone keeping so quiet on this other than "it's almost done" and "very soon"?

 

[Hal]

Where is the wizard?

It's part of the ECMLink client software.

Open a log file, right click on the chart screen, choose VE adj: SDRatio from the drop down menu.