ABS Installation

[scotty-2-forty]

Technical questions for the gurus ...

I am going to be installing a RaceLogic Traction Control system which I never used on my previous car. This unit has launch control, cockpit adjustable slip control, full throttle gear shift and datalogging. Now, this system requires use of either factory ABS or RaceLogic's wheel speed sensors.

My car, 96 240SX SE, has no factory ABS. My question regarding factory ABS is what components would be required for the change? I don't think the master cylinder needs to be changed because the RL system operates independently via wheel speed and injector signals. Thoughts? Any information is most appreciated.

[llamabeta]

Off the top of my head....

ABS actuator, ABS control unit, ABS electrical (relays,sensors, etc), ABS hardware (Rotors for sensors, lines, etc), ECU from an ABS vehicle.

Overall... huge undertaking in terms of finding and installing.

You got that right foot for your traction and launch control
Modified by llamabeta at 7:57 PM 9/8/2004

[scotty-2-forty]

Well, I recieved an email response back from RaceLogic and really all that's needed is their wheel speed sensors, even on non-ABS vehicles. The unit uses wheel speed sensing and calculates slippage between all wheels and injector pulses. Prior to this, the vehicle is calibrated via some "test runs" (aka: drifting and/or launching), in turn the RaceLogic ECU learns from these runs and can also be programmed via my laptop for more precise control. I'll know a little more after talking with the technician tomorrow.

PS - At the time I bought this unit, I was running my own performance shop and race team (about 3 years ago). I had planned on using it in another car, but that project went sour when I sold the company and the unit (along with lots of other stuff, some in the 240) sat in my home garage until now. This should be a fun mod!

[MainEvent212]

ah...that explains why your car is so well built lol

[llamabeta]

So then it is not using the brakes for any of this but adjusting engine power only?

[scotty-2-forty]

So then it is not using the brakes for any of this but adjusting engine power only?

Actually, yes. ABS is not the answer to traction ... braking yes, traction no. This article explains better ...http://www.racelogic.co.uk/techtrac.htm