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dobey
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OCT 27, 09:17 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by 4thfiero:
I actually have looked into launch control a long time ago since the GTR came out with it. There are a few different ways to make that work with almost any engine. But what is this "no lift shift" thing u mentioned???
and yeah im sticking to about 15 lbs boost. 300-350 hp is good enough for me.
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"No lift shift" is a feature on newer electronic throttle body engines with manual transmissions where the ECU adjusts the engine RPM to rev match when shifting, without needing to lift your foot off the gas pedal. You can keep the pedal on the floor and just shift, and the ECU will do the right thing.
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4thfiero
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OCT 28, 10:26 AM
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That's neat, very interesting.
Update: My car will probably need auto meter gauges. The stock speedo, tach and all that probably wont work with the new engine.
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dobey
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OCT 28, 11:59 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by 4thfiero:
That's neat, very interesting.
Update: My car will probably need auto meter gauges. The stock speedo, tach and all that probably wont work with the new engine. |
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Stock gauges will work fine with buffering circuits. Dakota Digital has a circuit used by the V8Archie kit for the LS3 swaps, which should work well for the Ecotec too, if you don't want to try to figure out how to build your own circuit.
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jediperk
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OCT 28, 04:34 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by 4thfiero:
That's neat, very interesting.
Update: My car will probably need auto meter gauges. The stock speedo, tach and all that probably wont work with the new engine. |
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http://captfiero.com/paperb...%20%26%20Secrets.pdf
page 12 has the info on how to make your tach work properly after switching to an engine with a different cylinder count. I had to do this with my N* to make the tach read right. It was not too bad.
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4thfiero
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OCT 28, 05:55 PM
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hey! this is some good knowledge here. Where does one get these buffering circuits????? Any idea how many i would need? I know nothing about this process. What do you suggest i do/email my mechanic to "show" him HEY! you can use the stock guages!!!
Also, is there a way to use the stock gauges but "update" my speedo to go past 180kph, like maybe 200-300kph, can that be programmed and where can i find a stock speedo but higher numbers for the Fiero.
Lastly. Would u guys happen to know if there is an easy/good way so that the check engine light will still work on my dash if something goes wrong with my ecotec??? I was wondering about that.
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jediperk
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OCT 28, 06:17 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by 4thfiero:
hey! this is some good knowledge here. Where does one get these buffering circuits????? Any idea how many i would need? I know nothing about this process. What do you suggest i do/email my mechanic to "show" him HEY! you can use the stock guages!!!
Also, is there a way to use the stock gauges but "update" my speedo to go past 180kph, like maybe 200-300kph, can that be programmed and where can i find a stock speedo but higher numbers for the Fiero.
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http://www.tomsdigitalelectronics.com/home
This is the easiest way to do the guages and you can program these for 4,6, or 8 cylinders...
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4thfiero
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OCT 28, 06:51 PM
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cool, but i dont want digital... 
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jediperk
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OCT 28, 07:57 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by 4thfiero:
cool, but i dont want digital... |
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well, another option would be to use his "heads up display" to project speeds over 120mph...
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4thfiero
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OCT 28, 08:20 PM
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jediperk
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OCT 28, 08:22 PM
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Yeah, that works too 
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