Cerberus Project

[TitaniumTT]

Looking good man. Great job on the mani. Looks top notch.

Time to ditch that Rtek and get a real EMS I'm thinking something that starts with an "M" and ends in "otec"

As for the welder, I love my Millers, both of them have served me very well. I generally only TIG AL as my MIG welds tend to look like, and have the penetration characteristics of TIG welds anyway. Not bragging, just saying my MIG welded steel > my TIG welded steel. After that start saving for a Plasma. You'll wonder how you ever lived without it.

[vex]

Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

Looking good man. Great job on the mani. Looks top notch.

Yeah, I like it. The mani kind of goes all to hell with the waste gate portion though, which brings down the cool points. But at the time I was wanting out of the garage. Everyday for 3 months I was working on that car. Such a huge PITA. But I learned so much.

Time to ditch that Rtek and get a real EMS I'm thinking something that starts with an "M" and ends in "otec"

Soon. I have a few other things to take care of first. 1 getting hitched, then honeymoonin' it up. Then school and what not. I will probably do the Motec soon though... maybe a year or two depending on how much cash I can put away. 4k+ is a lot to spend on a magic box. But I imagine I'll do it and the tube+wire tuck at the same time. That's going to really be a PITA. we'll see when I actually get around to it.

As for the welder, I love my Millers, both of them have served me very well. I generally only TIG AL as my MIG welds tend to look like, and have the penetration characteristics of TIG welds anyway. Not bragging, just saying my MIG welded steel > my TIG welded steel. After that start saving for a Plasma. You'll wonder how you ever lived without it.

I thought about getting a MIG and doing with that, but after using TIG I have a real affinity for it. It's very similar to soldering and I like it a lot. Where as MIG I feel as though I get rushed when I start welding with it, not to mention having to go back over it with a grinder to get rid of the slag... though I did make the more difficult parts of the manifold with flux core... figure that one out? (it was 6am and I had been up since 7 the previous morning).

As for plasma... maybe. I'm thinking when I get a house and a garage, I'll build a workshop out back and build me a waterjet. I love being an engineer.

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Well, finally got a decent air filter on the car. Went by pepboys and saw they had modular intake tubes and couplings for about 11-12 bucks a section. On top of that they had an AFM adapter for 15 bucks. So I picked that up lickity split and saved myself 100 bucks plus shipping. Granted, it's not the best quality in the world, but it's better than what I was running before... ( pillowcase)

Talked to RTek recently about why I can't get above a specific RPM while in boost (since it's impossible for me to get above 4 grand without being in boost), and they have told me that it is extremely detrimental to run the MAP sensor for the NA in boost, and that I would need to pick up a TURBO ecu and MAP sensor and figure out the wiring to run everything proper. I'm looking more and more in to picking up a Motec, but at the same time I might be able to just pick up a Haltech/AEM and run a can bus (granted it won't be as awesome as a motec, but it does free up funds for other necessities that I would require for this project: Cannon plugs, electric AC, etc)

If however I manage to find a deal or can magically afford a motec, i'm definitely going with one. The only trouble is I don't know what M series to go for. M400... M800... Just don't know... lol

[TitaniumTT]

Depends in how many outputs you need. I believe the inputs are the same through out the series, the difference is in the outputs. Make a list of how many you need,
Lambda
fan
fuel/ignition
tackh driver
boost control
BAC
Aux inj
one or two more maybe,
and then start filling in the blanks on the schematic. If you run out of outputs on a 400, start with a 6 If you run out on a 600, then it's time for an 800

[vex]

Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

Depends in how many outputs you need. I believe the inputs are the same through out the series, the difference is in the outputs. Make a list of how many you need,
Lambda
fan
fuel/ignition
tackh driver
boost control
BAC
Aux inj
one or two more maybe,
and then start filling in the blanks on the schematic. If you run out of outputs on a 400, start with a 6 If you run out on a 600, then it's time for an 800

Right, right, right. But I have to take in to account expandability with this system since I only ever want to buy one EMS for this car and be able to go from one set up to another without really having to give up what I'm used to or would want. I'll think more about it, but in the meantime it's in the back of my mind.

[WE3RX7]

Haltechs are cheap and reliable too

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Originally Posted by WE3RX7

Haltechs are cheap and reliable too

True that, but I don't know if I can get what I want with them or AEM or any other company right now. Though I have done a lot of reading and research with Motec, but if things go with how they look I may have another expense to add to my car.

I got pulled over today for inadequet exhaust. Granted my exhaust is loud, but by no means is it loud and annoying compared to the fart cannons. In all honesty it's quieter than my stock exhaust (at idle and cruise, but not during acceleration)that I have gotten a ticket for. I've driven in front of Alexandria/Fairfax cops and haven't gotten pulled... but I did get off quite nicely because the officer cut me a break. That being said, I'm wondering if there is a way to reduce noise levels without addition of new mufflers, or spending excess money to quiet it down for city driving.

[classicauto]

ERECTIONmotive is also affordable and powerful

FWIW, I'd stay away from the AEM box, the software will make you want to blow your head off.

Two words for quick and easy quieting of the exhaust: Butt plug. Works awesome for noise, is quick to install and remove, but does limit the useage of the car while its in there. IE. don't go to the track with it in.

[vex]

Originally Posted by classicauto

ERECTIONmotive is also affordable and powerful

FWIW, I'd stay away from the AEM box, the software will make you want to blow your head off.

Two words for quick and easy quieting of the exhaust: Butt plug. Works awesome for noise, is quick to install and remove, but does limit the useage of the car while its in there. IE. don't go to the track with it in.

Got a link? I can't exactly start searching for "Butt Plug" during work hours.

[TitaniumTT]

Originally Posted by WE3RX7

Haltechs are cheap and reliable too

They have know timing issues and the lower model ones leave TOOOOOO much to be desired in terms of the harnesses..... from the limited ones that I have seen. From what I understand about the E11's though, they flat out copied the Motec harness. This is from my ECU guy who is both a Haltech and a Motec dealer.

Originally Posted by vex

Got a link? I can't exactly start searching for "Butt Plug" during work hours.

What do you have now in terms of exhaust? I'm running a Magnaflow "pre-silencer" which has one 3" in and 2 2.5" outs, and then two magnaflow cans that are 2.5" in/out. My exhaust is quiet. I actually really enjoy it. She snarls when all out but VERY quiet with a nice deep note when @ idle and cruise.

[EJayCe996]

Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

They have know timing issues and the lower model ones leave TOOOOOO much to be desired in terms of the harnesses..... from the limited ones that I have seen. From what I understand about the E11's though, they flat out copied the Motec harness. This is from my ECU guy who is both a Haltech and a Motec dealer.





What do you have now in terms of exhaust? I'm running a Magnaflow "pre-silencer" which has one 3" in and 2 2.5" outs, and then two magnaflow cans that are 2.5" in/out. My exhaust is quiet. I actually really enjoy it. She snarls when all out but VERY quiet with a nice deep note when @ idle and cruise.

I demand a sound clip, I'm gonna modify my JIC twin bullet, it has a big resonator just before the y-pipe and I want to add two more mufflers/resonators, one on each pipe immediately after the split. The Fujitsubo has this setup, except the resonators are much smaller and there is ONE hard to find video of an FC with one pulling up by a camera in gear and it sounded GOOD.

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Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

They have know timing issues and the lower model ones leave TOOOOOO much to be desired in terms of the harnesses..... from the limited ones that I have seen. From what I understand about the E11's though, they flat out copied the Motec harness. This is from my ECU guy who is both a Haltech and a Motec dealer.





What do you have now in terms of exhaust? I'm running a Magnaflow "pre-silencer" which has one 3" in and 2 2.5" outs, and then two magnaflow cans that are 2.5" in/out. My exhaust is quiet. I actually really enjoy it. She snarls when all out but VERY quiet with a nice deep note when @ idle and cruise.

I have almost the exact same thing and it sounds like ours are about the same in tone and sound. I have a racing beat resonator then two magnaflow 2.5in/out mufflers. At idle and cruise it's quite. at WOT or quick acceleration it's loud, but it's not like a fart cannon and not like a harley. But I'm looking for some inserts that are 2.5 in/out

[TitaniumTT]

Originally Posted by EJayCe996

I demand a sound clip, I'm gonna modify my JIC twin bullet, it has a big resonator just before the y-pipe and I want to add two more mufflers/resonators, one on each pipe immediately after the split. The Fujitsubo has this setup, except the resonators are much smaller and there is ONE hard to find video of an FC with one pulling up by a camera in gear and it sounded GOOD.

well tonight I cleaned my rotors a little more....... With any luch the scumfucking spermburping INS co will decide tomorrow what they're going to do about the engine they owe me. Then a few weeks to get her back together and back on the dyno and hopefully be able to make the 06/18 Limerock Track day. I think the earliest sound clip we'll hear is on the dyno.... then a few in car lapping clips

Originally Posted by vex

I have almost the exact same thing and it sounds like ours are about the same in tone and sound. I have a racing beat resonator then two magnaflow 2.5in/out mufflers. At idle and cruise it's quite. at WOT or quick acceleration it's loud, but it's not like a fart cannon and not like a harley. But I'm looking for some inserts that are 2.5 in/out

Apexi maybe? Perhaps SummitRacing????

[vex]

The only one that I can find that will fit my application:
http://www.carchemistry.com/shop/ind...ct_detail&p=18

Apexi only has 90mm to 115mm, and the 90mm is 1/2in too big.

[TitaniumTT]

90/25.4" = 3.5" Maybe buy a 3.5" tip from summit for ~$20?