just_ace

hmmm i'd guess maybe an apexi safc was in there, that mucks with AFM sig's to screw your engine....lol.

but yeh dunno why boost/fuel cut with PIM disconnected? would've thought the CEL would always be on with the PIM dc'd. 

I was thinking an SAFC too :) STUPID piggybacks...
REALLY weird with the PIM.  unless my ECU is F**ked..... i dunno WEIRD.  
 
UNLESS:
X is actually happening, which normally would be ok, but as the PIM line is cut, it just goes "stuff this" and puts it into protection mode. Fuel cut is happening and it's throwing code 34 because the line is cut, but it's masking the actual problem.  I'll take the car out for a drive on thurs and see if i can get around fuel cut with the line plugged in. I vaguely remember me noticing this before, and finding that it didn't actually make a difference :\ Anyways once the MT8 is in, won't have this issue :)
 
night everyone.
 
 

CORRECTION to above - just read:

Therefore I should be getting a code 35 with the open circuit on the PIM line....

Interceptors love the PIM line ;)

ok so got to test the car today.  Drove with the pim line plugged in to get some food and upped the duty on the boost controller to 88 (miles per hour :P) had it boosting at 13.6psi no problems :)
 
Then got back home and moved the ECU into the spare room, and what did i find in the davis craig fan packet? the exact relay i need for the ECU.
 
Love my car!  I'm actually having second thoughts on putting the ECU in to be honest though.  Now that the boost cut problem is fixed, and the AFRs are still ok at higher boost.  Im thinking it may not be needed. I just don't have enough mods to justify paying for it to be tuned at least anyways.  Will think it over though.  I do intend to go a nicer turbo at a later point in time, but will probably need to build an engine to support it. :|
 
 

Ok ECU will be going in :p
 
After driving round i got a little hesitation high in the rev range which would be the ECU retarding the timing... hard to check the AFR while moving under heavy acceleration, but i'm getting mid 11s (not too bad), running max 13.2psi.

F**K that intercooler kit was a pain in the ASS to fit! but it's finally in! had to get some new bends and a clamp broke during install. CAr ended up being off the road for about a week.
 
If I was going to do that again, I would DEFINITELY just get the EMSPowered Kit - fitment looks smick, and there's no stuffing round with crappy pipes etc, plus the quality of the pipes looks to be a LOT better.
 
That being said, I'm very happy with the way Monsta performance rectified my problems.  They paid for the replacement hoses and clamp to be purchased (I  got mine from VPW in Melb). and this fixed the problem.  Did an extensive road test flogging the crap out of it at 13.5psi, and it didn't miss a beat.  My drunken install of the fan onto the IC is great, and OMFG the Davis Craig fan moves a LOT of air!
 
As I was fiddling with the ECU, ie unplugging it and plugging it, this caused it to reset - something I should have done a long time ago! the car runs 2x better now. most of the hesitation is gone, and the car is a pleasure to drive!
 
I'm very seriously considering not changing the ECU now - after driving it around a lot yesterday, I'm very happy with it in it's current form, which is a pitty because I've put a lot of time into the ECU install in terms of understanding how it all connects etc! Will hold off making the decision until later though!
 
in other news sold the Supra on Sunday! FINALLY after 6-7 months of trying in this crappy market!
 
I'll take a photo of the IC install tonight!
 

Well done mate, its all worth it in the end!
Now run a bit of E85 through that bitch! :P
Notice the car feels 'stronger' now with the new IC and boost comes on a bit earlier?

yeah it was a mega headache, but agreed, definitely worth it.  I still can't get over how much air that fan moves!
 
Perfect description of how the car now feels - definitely feels stronger... a LOT stronger....
 
and now that the fear of hitting boost cut is gone, it REALLY is a LOT faster :P

Yeah those DC fans are gun.
Well there is less pressure drop over the core now (more boost) and a cooler charge.
 
That damn fuel cut is something I need to sort out, WOT in second in the morning normally does it :(
It's the Ethanol I tells ya! :P

have u done the dodgy plug the manipressure line?