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Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 03-22-2025, 02:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,579
Posted By MotorvateDIY
Well.... I like it when the data results match,...

Well.... I like it when the data results match, as it gives me confidence that the math and programming is correct!

I'm going to do a special version of the GTR gauges and will re-purpose the...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 03-22-2025, 08:55 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,579
Posted By MotorvateDIY
It is a stock 2011 G37S, 6 speed manual with...

It is a stock 2011 G37S, 6 speed manual with Stillen cat back exhaust. It has the non-pressurized coolant tank. The rad cap shows pressure rating of 137 KPa or 20 psi.

On the second test drive,...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 03-21-2025, 05:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,579
Posted By MotorvateDIY
The coolant pressure sensor is installed and the...

The coolant pressure sensor is installed and the data logger code updated.

First garage warmup / coolant leak test in the garage.
Top: Engine RPM
Middle: Coolant Temp C
Bottom: Cooling system...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 03-18-2025, 06:43 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,579
Posted By MotorvateDIY
I'm going to replace the factory plastic heater...

I'm going to replace the factory plastic heater hose connector, with an aluminium "tee" to get pressure.

This is on the same "coolant path" as the upper rad hose, and measures the pressure at the...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 03-07-2025, 07:59 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,579
Posted By MotorvateDIY
Great info! Where did you measure the...

Great info!

Where did you measure the pressure? Top rad hose?
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 03-06-2025, 07:48 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,579
Posted By MotorvateDIY
Parts have arrived... Coolant pressure testing...

Parts have arrived...
Coolant pressure testing starts next week.

I'm very curious to see the how the pressure rises as the coolant temp rises.
Also, is the system pressure different with the...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 02-08-2025, 02:18 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,579
Posted By MotorvateDIY
Sometimes you get lucky... The IAT sensor's...

Sometimes you get lucky...
The IAT sensor's electrical characteristics (temperature & resistance) are the same as the engine coolant temp sensor.

This means I have everything needed to calculate...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 02-08-2025, 10:37 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,579
Posted By MotorvateDIY
Since the Emtron EGTs are on the CAN bus, it...

Since the Emtron EGTs are on the CAN bus, it shouldn't take too much time to figure out the data encoding and save the actual temperatures to the SD card.

I'll need to do some research to see what...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 02-07-2025, 07:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,579
Posted By MotorvateDIY
Well... there you go again given an excellent...

Well... there you go again given an excellent reason!

I just read the Emtron ETC Manual and it would be very easy to get the data off the CAN bus.

I just need to receive and process the data...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 02-07-2025, 07:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,579
Posted By MotorvateDIY
Isn't what you are talking about mostly a testing...

Isn't what you are talking about mostly a testing set up/tuning issue?
Once the exhaust manifold and turbo has been selected, won't the drive pressure be the same for the same engine operating...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 02-07-2025, 07:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,579
Posted By MotorvateDIY
My understanding is the EcuTek will be adding CAN...

My understanding is the EcuTek will be adding CAN bus inputs to the VHR tune soon. If/when that happens, this board has CAN bus support ready to go.

Here is where having a stock VHR is helpful, as...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 02-07-2025, 06:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,579
Posted By MotorvateDIY
Got it, I'll add that. I've also just expanded...

Got it, I'll add that.
I've also just expanded the analog inputs from 4 to 8. It is always best to have unused inputs than not having enough.
...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 02-07-2025, 04:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,579
Posted By MotorvateDIY
Is there any value to data logging the battery...

Is there any value to data logging the battery voltage?
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 02-07-2025, 04:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,579
Posted By MotorvateDIY
Hmmm, exhaust gas temps? I can see it being...

Hmmm, exhaust gas temps?
I can see it being good for tuning, but not sure of the value after that.
Plus the thermocouple install would not be quick or easy.

For now, I'll put that on the back...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 02-07-2025, 03:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,579
Posted By MotorvateDIY
Thanks for your input on this. Coolant...

Thanks for your input on this.

Coolant pressure is very interesting!
If boosted, it can tell you if a head is lifting and for NA it can tell you if have a coolant leak (slow drop in pressure) or...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 02-07-2025, 11:07 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,579
Posted By MotorvateDIY
Looking for Input: 370 Motorsport Data Logger

http://www.the370z.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=153844&stc=1&d=1738946786

I'm thinking of developing a low cost (< $200?) data logger for the 370.
Current size is about 2.5" x 1.5"

In this...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 11-26-2024, 08:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,167
Posted By MotorvateDIY
On the VHR, the oil pressure relieve valve is...

On the VHR, the oil pressure relieve valve is used to limit the maximum engine oil pressure to about ~95 psi (depending on oil temp) This is used to reduce oil pressure on cold starts and at RPM...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 11-25-2024, 01:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,167
Posted By MotorvateDIY
Thank you for your kind words on the videos, I'm...

Thank you for your kind words on the videos, I'm glad they were helpful!

As for the oil pressure drop on the sandwich plate, my guess is 2-3 PSI, depending on oil temp and engine RPM.

This...
Forum: Audio & Video 11-13-2024, 10:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 797
Posted By MotorvateDIY
Just to let you know, even if you get the...

Just to let you know, even if you get the navigation update DVDs, you won't be able to update the maps.

The updates are encrypted and the "license" number you get with the purchase is the...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 11-13-2024, 05:57 PM
Replies: 313
Views: 54,919
Posted By MotorvateDIY
That would be ideal! That last thing I want to...

That would be ideal!
That last thing I want to have happen, is to say that I can do something, and for some reason, I can't.

A CAN log file lets me test the solution like it is on a real car.
Forum: Exterior & Interior 11-10-2024, 06:48 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,587
Posted By MotorvateDIY
Update video. They're Done! Once there is more...

Update video. They're Done!
Once there is more progress on the G37 beta testing, I'll be looking for local (Toronto) 370 folks to test/verify on the 2010 - 2017 370 with navigation. From the data I...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 11-07-2024, 08:36 PM
Replies: 313
Views: 54,919
Posted By MotorvateDIY
The UK office forwarded my email to the US office...

The UK office forwarded my email to the US office and gave me the same answer:
"Unfortunately we don't have this information. All of the needed information is in the user manual and DBC file. "
...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 11-05-2024, 08:03 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 54,919
Posted By MotorvateDIY
DeltaABS (US office) got back to me. They don't...

DeltaABS (US office) got back to me. They don't have a CAN bus log and their race car is an hour away.

I've explained to them that I'm fine waiting days, weeks or even a few months for them to get...
Forum: Exterior & Interior 11-05-2024, 07:49 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,587
Posted By MotorvateDIY
DeltaABS (US office) got back to me. They don't...

DeltaABS (US office) got back to me. They don't have a CAN bus log and their race car is an hour away.

I've explained to them that I'm fine waiting days, weeks or even a few months for them to get...
Forum: Exterior & Interior 11-04-2024, 01:11 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,587
Posted By MotorvateDIY
Funny that you mentioned this... I've just spent...

Funny that you mentioned this... I've just spent 2 hours going over the DeltaABS, documentation, CAN bus definition files and installed/checked out their ABS configuration program.

From what I...
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