tuning a CA18DET

[boost_boy]

Well, if you haven't heard anything bad about it, don't worry. The one I've personally dealt with just seemed to be a hassle. another member on this forum with the 12 sec CA powered corolla plans on ditching his microtech for an SDS because it cost him some pistons. Not the most simplest of systems to use, but I guess they work. My biggest issue is the way the thing keeps changing screens.

Dee

[GZL-19T]

how did he loose his piston...

are u using the new laptop software? or hand control..

[boost_boy]

One friend has the hand held, turbocorolla says he used both. I don't tune with them, but will caution you about max timing. Be sure that yours doesn't exceed 28* or you will be in the market for some new pistons as well.

Dee

[GZL-19T]

to be safe keep it around...?

[boost_boy]

26*

[GZL-19T]

k well better go to bed if i am going to get up in 6hrs and get the dyno..

cant wait to see a power output tho

[boost_boy]

Cool! Keep us informed on how your dyno and tuning goes.

Dee

[LoserbabyS13]

26*

Do mean while under boost not to exceed 28* or total timing period?

[boost_boy]

Total timing under load should be at or around 28* max (considering you're using C16) up until around 7k rpm and start dwindling back down to 25* thereafter. For 93 octane fuels, keep the timing at or around 25* with no retard up to around 17psi and start retarding thereafter.

Dee

[LoserbabyS13]

wow that seems pretty low. And really now boost retard until 17 psi well I guess thats what I'll do then. Thanks.

[boost_boy]

Quote »wow that seems pretty low.[/quote] By who's standards? Unfortunately, you must learn about your engine before you can toy with a standalone system. One thing about the CA is that it is not a big timing lover like the SR or KA. But if you care to go against my suggestions, I openly welcome you to try it. And believe it or not, the timing is not that low at all.

Dee

[GZL-19T]

could not get dyno done as one of the inject was not flow.. waiting for new one to come and will get a power figure for u all..

it was boosting at 15psi befor the inject failed.. was pulling so hard i cant wait to boost it again

[float_6969]

So Dee, I'm SERIOUSLY contemplating joining you in the ranks of standalone. I'll be using the Power FC though. It's a pretty decent deal, and I'm just not sure I can resist it. 1G for plug-n-play standalone w/controller sounds good to me. Waddaya think?

[float_6969]

Ok, I just bought it anyway. I think I'll be happy with it. I'll update everyone when I get it in and know more about it.

[GZL-19T]

got 160rwkw at 14psi... has standed exhaust tho so when get 3" from turbo back should get around 180 at same boost...

then will do fuel pump and boost to 20+ should see over 200

[float_6969]

kw->hp=?

[GZL-19T]

160 kw is 214.56hp

[GZL-19T]

so looking at around 300rwhp when done

[boost_boy]

Power sounds spot-on for that engninee at that amount of boost, but with what turbo! My friend just cranked out 206whp on just $hitZ and giggles run. So 300whp is not out of the range for him. I did mine on pump fuel.

Dee

[turbocorolla]

hey,gzl-19tim the one using the microtech on my ca powered corolla,i have the ltx-8 ecu and using both the handheld controller and the laptop software!!!!its a PITA to tune since all the numbers keep changing screens etc etcthe reason why im ditching the microtech is also cause im not getting any support about the tuning!!!!!!!!im in the proces of selling the stuff to buy the sds ,and im putting all my thrust in boost boys hands since he did try to help me with the tuning but its difficult to use his info and adapt it on my microtech!i think you will go thru the same process like i went thru ,if not youre one of the lucky ones with the systemanyway good luck

ps. dee i havent got a chance yet to try the stuff we talked about on the phoneill let you know how it went or ill give you a call

[boost_boy]

Quote »ps. dee i havent got a chance yet to try the stuff we talked about on the phone[/quote] Cool..........

Dee

[Doogz]

...im putting all my thrust in boost boys hands since he did try to help me with the tuning but its difficult to use his info and adapt it on my microtech!

ps. dee i havent got a chance yet to try the stuff we talked about on the phoneill let you know how it went or ill give you a call

Now we all know that you meant to say trust as it is quite obvious but once i saw the word thrust it made me wanna change a few words around...what if you also changed the word "hands" to "pants" and then you read the ps and hear about how you haven't go a chance to try the stuff you talked about on the phone. I think we all know whats going on there

[GZL-19T]

its a BB t28

[boost_boy]

Quote »Now we all know that you meant to say trust as it is quite obvious but once i saw the word thrust it made me wanna change a few words around...what if you also changed the word "hands" to "pants" and then you read the ps and hear about how you haven't go a chance to try the stuff you talked about on the phone. I think we all know whats going on there[/quote] The sick people around here are so easily identified:alcoholic . you need Jesus my son:D

Dee

[Doogz]

I think i would annoy him too much

[SSSCA18DET]

Ive got a LT8 on a CA with no issues. The software can be confusing, but its a good cheap option for us Aussies.

BTW - My CA is in an N13

[turbocorolla]

jeeeeez men!!!i thaught there were only serious peoples around this site!!!!!!!!!!!!!!now i see there are also sick minded persons men go fish or do something else and stop BS over here

dee,i did try the timing map,alot of difference car is doing ok so ill try to call you tomorow,since i guess ur of work

[Mike09]

Sorry to inturupt but if You're only running max 15psi then you don't need to retard timing?? Correct?