What did you do with your Z today V (ON TOPIC DISCUSSION ONLY)

abm89 · 03-06-2020, 05:48 PM

Doing a deep internet search now as I think i've found the source of the problems. Voltage looks OK on the sensors, but I don't know what this measurement is supposed to be. This is with the car off, but I'll check it with the car on.

I have charge up my Pixel 3 as my rpi Torque software is sketch and wont let me email myself the data logging session i did -_-

abm89 · 03-07-2020, 01:59 PM

Did some data logging last night and the AFRs were all over the place. This morning I went and got some ultra copper RTV to seal the metal gaskets to my HFCs (and finally splurged on some tools, thanks ATT promotional card). Since my car is older and has had hardcore heat cycles from track work, those header flanges are warped.

I added a modest layer of RTV around the gasket opening (both sides) and put everything back together. Tomorrow we'll see if I actually fixed it.

More space in the new garage (slight flex but not really as there's nothing in it.)

And here you can see obvious signs of leakage. Both the driver and passenger sides weren't doing ****:

And now it's curing for the rest of the day:

BettyZ · 03-08-2020, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by abm89

Did some data logging last night and the AFRs were all over the place. This morning I went and got some ultra copper RTV to seal the metal gaskets to my HFCs (and finally splurged on some tools, thanks ATT promotional card). Since my car is older and has had hardcore heat cycles from track work, those header flanges are warped.

I added a modest layer of RTV around the gasket opening (both sides) and put everything back together. Tomorrow we'll see if I actually fixed it.

More space in the new garage (slight flex but not really as there's nothing in it.)

And here you can see obvious signs of leakage. Both the driver and passenger sides weren't doing ****:

And now it's curing for the rest of the day:

Sounds like a lovely excuse for new headers/test pipes!

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abm89 · 03-08-2020, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ

Sounds like a lovely excuse for new headers/test pipes!

Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

I just bought the HFCs because i was sick of the smell lol. i'll eventually go full Motordyne Headers but I'll wait until an engine rebuild is necessary to do that!

Rusty · 03-08-2020, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by abm89

I just bought the HFCs because i was sick of the smell lol. i'll eventually go full Motordyne Headers but I'll wait until an engine rebuild is necessary to do that!

If you're N/A. That might be never, unless your galley gaskets lets go and you don't catch it in time.

abm89 · 03-08-2020, 09:43 AM

I did some testing this morning and the AFRs look much better and stable under acceleration. I'm clearing the codes and i'll head out to COTA for a longer drive cycle test.

Side note for the nerds, I've setup my rpi computer to allow my ssh keys so i can bring my laptop with me and download the logs directly to my computer to review while im in the stands watching faster cars go by.

abm89 · 03-08-2020, 04:14 PM

Very true. I have 124k on the clock now and it seems to still run alright.

abm89 · 03-09-2020, 02:39 PM

Car is running fine. Drove it to work today even though it's raining (also because the WRX doesn't have any gas in it #lazy)

I also ordered an EcuTek Bluetooth adapter so i can actually mess with my tune settings. I have no steering controls lol.

JARblue · 03-10-2020, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by abm89

I also ordered an EcuTek Bluetooth adapter so i can actually mess with my tune settings. I have no steering controls lol.

You should be good to go with the BT module, but I've got an Ecutek cable if you ever need to borrow it to grab some data logs

Some people find the BT module interferes with the key fob signal and reduces the working distance significantly

abm89 · 03-10-2020, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

You should be good to go with the BT module, but I've got an Ecutek cable if you ever need to borrow it to grab some data logs

Some people find the BT module interferes with the key fob signal and reduces the working distance significantly

yeah i saw that thread about the interference. I have an extension cable should i need it, but it wont be plugged in permanently as my USB OBD2 that goes to the rpi is always connected while driving.

geeteezee · 03-09-2020, 11:31 PM

Installed front and rear turn signal LEDs.
Now I'm blind.

sp911 · 03-10-2020, 06:24 AM

Weashed

sp911 · 03-10-2020, 06:25 AM

washed and waxed. prayed for no rain tomorrow.

JARblue · 03-10-2020, 07:06 AM

ATI Super Damper, PS cooler, and a bunch of misc gaskets for the front timing cover should arrive today

ct2012 · 03-11-2020, 07:28 PM

I defeated the demon bolts. The crack of them breaking loose was one of the sweetest sounds I will ever hear in my life.

03-06-2020, 05:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
abm89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,387 Drives: 11 370Z \| 24 EL450 Rep Power: 64764	Doing a deep internet search now as I think i've found the source of the problems. Voltage looks OK on the sensors, but I don't know what this measurement is supposed to be. This is with the car off, but I'll check it with the car on. I have charge up my Pixel 3 as my rpi Torque software is sketch and wont let me email myself the data logging session i did -_- __________________ Complete Parts List: https://github.com/abm89/ztouge-build

03-07-2020, 01:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
abm89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,387 Drives: 11 370Z \| 24 EL450 Rep Power: 64764	Did some data logging last night and the AFRs were all over the place. This morning I went and got some ultra copper RTV to seal the metal gaskets to my HFCs (and finally splurged on some tools, thanks ATT promotional card). Since my car is older and has had hardcore heat cycles from track work, those header flanges are warped. I added a modest layer of RTV around the gasket opening (both sides) and put everything back together. Tomorrow we'll see if I actually fixed it. More space in the new garage (slight flex but not really as there's nothing in it.) And here you can see obvious signs of leakage. Both the driver and passenger sides weren't doing ****: And now it's curing for the rest of the day: __________________ Complete Parts List: https://github.com/abm89/ztouge-build

03-08-2020, 09:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
abm89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,387 Drives: 11 370Z \| 24 EL450 Rep Power: 64764	I did some testing this morning and the AFRs look much better and stable under acceleration. I'm clearing the codes and i'll head out to COTA for a longer drive cycle test. Side note for the nerds, I've setup my rpi computer to allow my ssh keys so i can bring my laptop with me and download the logs directly to my computer to review while im in the stands watching faster cars go by. __________________ Complete Parts List: https://github.com/abm89/ztouge-build

03-08-2020, 04:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
abm89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,387 Drives: 11 370Z \| 24 EL450 Rep Power: 64764	Very true. I have 124k on the clock now and it seems to still run alright. __________________ Complete Parts List: https://github.com/abm89/ztouge-build

03-09-2020, 02:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
abm89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,387 Drives: 11 370Z \| 24 EL450 Rep Power: 64764	Car is running fine. Drove it to work today even though it's raining (also because the WRX doesn't have any gas in it #lazy) I also ordered an EcuTek Bluetooth adapter so i can actually mess with my tune settings. I have no steering controls lol. __________________ Complete Parts List: https://github.com/abm89/ztouge-build

03-09-2020, 11:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
geeteezee Base Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Ontario Posts: 191 Drives: 19 370z Heritage EAC Rep Power: 3362	Installed front and rear turn signal LEDs. Now I'm blind. __________________

03-10-2020, 06:24 AM	#12 (permalink)
sp911 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: central connecticut Posts: 259 Drives: 2012 370z gun metal Rep Power: 12	Weashed

03-10-2020, 06:25 AM	#13 (permalink)
sp911 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: central connecticut Posts: 259 Drives: 2012 370z gun metal Rep Power: 12	washed and waxed. prayed for no rain tomorrow.

03-10-2020, 07:06 AM	#14 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	ATI Super Damper, PS cooler, and a bunch of misc gaskets for the front timing cover should arrive today __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

03-11-2020, 07:28 PM	#15 (permalink)
ct2012 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Central PA Posts: 43 Drives: 16 370Z Sport Rep Power: 9	I defeated the demon bolts. The crack of them breaking loose was one of the sweetest sounds I will ever hear in my life. __________________ Where all my money goes... EcuTek tuned \| Stillen G3 CAI \| GTR Start Button \| 3M 35% Tint \| Z1 Slotted/Drilled Rotors \| Z1 15/20mm Spacers \| FI Res HFCs \| FI Non-Res CBE #1967 \| Fairlady Badging

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