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Old Sep 3, 2003 | 03:07 PM
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Re: More questions on the 2nd reading of Data Sheet

Originally posted by Benzer
I just realised the data sheet, according to PowerChip, was produced from using the 1.8 engine (capacity 1796 CC).

WOuld this be same result for the real 2.3 litre engine? or would it be better? or at least more consistant between dynos??
I would expect better consistency from an M111 S/C engine between consecutive runs, as its intercooler doesn't get heat-soaked as quickly as that of the M271 engine, since the boost pressure is lower in the M111 (=> compressed air temperature is lower).
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Old Sep 3, 2003 | 03:31 PM
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Originally posted by vadim
Different engines (even of the same type)+ different fuel formulas + different wheels on different dynos under different atmospheric conditions may well produce this kind of discrepancy.
How could it be different engines in the same car?

I said with the same car 10% change from dyno to dyno (in that short amount of time) is the product.

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Old Sep 3, 2003 | 03:34 PM
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Ok....questions and answers.

1. The ECU is sent to them and 'flashed'. So, there is no physical change and supposidly the dealer cannot tell.

2. If you add a pulley it must be re-programmed...if you add it within 12 months, this service is free (less shipping)

3. ECU is done that day, sent back out overnight.

4. No group deals...however...

If you order from them in September and mention your screen name from this board or csportcoupe you get $50 off and free shipping back...that is the deal I worked out with them.

Personally, I need to wait a bit for my shop to have a spot for my car to sit for 3 days...once that happens I am sending them my ECU.

Erik
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Old Sep 3, 2003 | 04:16 PM
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Originally posted by tifosiv122
I said with the same car 10% change from dyno to dyno (in that short amount of time) is the product.
100% agree. Sorry, I answered to someone else and then wrongly id'd your posts :o

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Old Sep 3, 2003 | 04:23 PM
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Lag?

I do believe it has. Please explain the lag further. Did this happen when you would floor it and then suddenly stop and it would take a while for the ECU to adjust to what was happening? If this is what your refering to it no longer happens. The throttle is far more responsive than it used to be - a lot better than it was.
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Old Sep 3, 2003 | 04:25 PM
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Originally posted by tifosiv122
2. If you add a pulley it must be re-programmed...if you add it within 12 months, this service is free (less shipping)
Read what they are saying regarding the M111+pulley on their website: no improvement. So if you want to go with the pulley, you won't need their services.
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Old Sep 3, 2003 | 04:33 PM
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Originally posted by Benzer
I just realised the data sheet, according to PowerChip, was produced from using the 1.8 engine (capacity 1796 CC).

WOuld this be same result for the real 2.3 litre engine? or would it be better? or at least more consistant between dynos??
This is the data sheet I was refered to when I emailed Powerchip
Its the M111 SLK motor the same as my C Coupe 2295cc only the New M111 is slightley better.
http://www.powerchipgroup.com/datasheets/1/Mer0047.pdf

PS. I will be doing another dyno run next week ofter the dyno's been serviced/calabrated for my own peace of mind. Will post it.
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Old Sep 3, 2003 | 04:36 PM
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Re: Lag?

Originally posted by OutOfAfrica
I do believe it has. Please explain the lag further. Did this happen when you would floor it and then suddenly stop and it would take a while for the ECU to adjust to what was happening? If this is what your refering to it no longer happens. The throttle is far more responsive than it used to be - a lot better than it was.
I wonder if the throttle response is controlled by the same module and indeed was reprogrammed on purpose - or this is just a nice side effect... In many cars using drive-by-wire throttle control the pedal-throttle curve is noticeably non-linear: Chrysler Sebring revs up more than you would expect at a light touch of the gas pedal, giving an impression of a more powerful engine off the line.
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Old Sep 3, 2003 | 04:42 PM
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Originally posted by tifosiv122
Ok....questions and answers.

1. The ECU is sent to them and 'flashed'. So, there is no physical change and supposidly the dealer cannot tell.
2. If you add a pulley it must be re-programmed...if you add it within 12 months, this service is free (less shipping)
3. ECU is done that day, sent back out overnight.
4. No group deals...however...

If you order from them in September and mention your screen name from this board or csportcoupe you get $50 off and free shipping back...that is the deal I worked out with them.

Personally, I need to wait a bit for my shop to have a spot for my car to sit for 3 days...once that happens I am sending them my ECU.

Erik
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1. One can see that the ECU has been opened (marks on the alumanum cover)

2. They are will upgrade your ECU if you add a pulley. You pay for shipping.

3. Due to Fedex and AU customs it took 15 days to get back to SA - 7 quoted.

4. It was worth every cent.
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Old Sep 3, 2003 | 04:46 PM
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Originally posted by vadim
I wonder if the throttle response is controlled by the same module and indeed was reprogrammed on purpose - or this is just a nice side effect... In many cars using drive-by-wire throttle control the pedal-throttle curve is noticeably non-linear: Chrysler Sebring revs up more than you would expect at a light touch of the gas pedal, giving an impression of a more powerful engine off the line.
I was asked if it was "drive-by-wire" before I sent it. Wondering....... mmmmmmmmmm
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Old Sep 3, 2003 | 04:48 PM
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Re: vadim

Originally posted by OutOfAfrica
I was asked if it was "drive-by-wire" before I sent it. Wondering....... mmmmmmmmmm
It is drive-by-wire, meaning there is no cable from the pedal to the throttle; instead, it is controlled by a computer using the pedal position as an input parameter.
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Old Sep 3, 2003 | 05:28 PM
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Originally posted by vadim
100% agree. Sorry, I answered to someone else and then wrongly id'd your posts :o
Np, cause I was like...huh? Isn't that what I said...lol


About the pulley...I was talking about the 271. According to them a customer of theirs has a 271 with a pulley...they already have the R&D and can modify the ECU to help. Right now I don't see anyone making a pulley, so to me its a mute point, but its nice to know that if I do get one they will reprogram it for free (within the first year).

Turnaround time within the U.S. should be as quoted.

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