Timing a custom supercharged engine
10-05-2014 | 07:33 PM
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Anytime I can get a friend to spend money, I feel great! Mike, I think you might be a perfect candidate for this. You think Dave down at the dyno would be up for playing with this setup? Maybe when we can bring yours down to the dyno, and skype Eddie in for some live tuning assistance
10-05-2014 | 08:16 PM
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I would be more than happy to help out on Skype, or in person if the timing is right. Just let me know.
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10-05-2014 | 10:16 PM
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Anytime I can get a friend to spend money, I feel great! Mike, I think you might be a perfect candidate for this. You think Dave down at the dyno would be up for playing with this setup? Maybe when we can bring yours down to the dyno, and skype Eddie in for some live tuning assistance
10-05-2014 | 10:43 PM
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Joe, with timing control you're just one step closer to the dark side.. 
Once you experience being able to have almost any amount of timing at any rpm and load, you know you're going to want to have the same control of your AFR... And I don't mean having a nice consistent curve, I'm talking about being able to idle at 14 and have it drop to 12.5 the second it goes into gear, then climbing back to 13.5 while you're idling through the no wake zone. Having it rock solid when getting on plane, and being able to command any AFR you choose based on load and rpm. AFR adjusting for coolant, and air temp, while the timing adjusts automatically for air temp as well. Because this is the logical progression, it would be worth considering purchasing a Holley HP ecu and wiring harness. You can use it with your carbs until you're ready to make the inevitable switch. It will do all your timing controls, programmable knock, guardian type system, instead of a buzzer that goes off when you're down to 6#'s oil psi like the factory, you can program it for any pressure you want, fuel pressure, air temp warning, etc. Massive datalogging capacity, IAT, AFR, timing, knock level, coolant temp, oil temp, etc. Wanna try meth injection instead of an intercooler (yes you do) it'll do that too. Then when you're finally ready to give up carbs, you and Mike T can drill some holes in your carb adapters, pick up some universal fuel rails, and buy some throttle bodies. Food for thought...
Once you experience being able to have almost any amount of timing at any rpm and load, you know you're going to want to have the same control of your AFR... And I don't mean having a nice consistent curve, I'm talking about being able to idle at 14 and have it drop to 12.5 the second it goes into gear, then climbing back to 13.5 while you're idling through the no wake zone. Having it rock solid when getting on plane, and being able to command any AFR you choose based on load and rpm. AFR adjusting for coolant, and air temp, while the timing adjusts automatically for air temp as well. Because this is the logical progression, it would be worth considering purchasing a Holley HP ecu and wiring harness. You can use it with your carbs until you're ready to make the inevitable switch. It will do all your timing controls, programmable knock, guardian type system, instead of a buzzer that goes off when you're down to 6#'s oil psi like the factory, you can program it for any pressure you want, fuel pressure, air temp warning, etc. Massive datalogging capacity, IAT, AFR, timing, knock level, coolant temp, oil temp, etc. Wanna try meth injection instead of an intercooler (yes you do) it'll do that too. Then when you're finally ready to give up carbs, you and Mike T can drill some holes in your carb adapters, pick up some universal fuel rails, and buy some throttle bodies. Food for thought...
10-05-2014 | 10:51 PM
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10-06-2014 | 06:38 AM
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Joe, with timing control you're just one step closer to the dark side.. Once you experience being able to have almost any amount of timing at any rpm and load, you know you're going to want to have the same control of your AFR... And I don't mean having a nice consistent curve, I'm talking about being able to idle at 14 and have it drop to 12.5 the second it goes into gear, then climbing back to 13.5 while you're idling through the no wake zone. Having it rock solid when getting on plane, and being able to command any AFR you choose based on load and rpm. AFR adjusting for coolant, and air temp, while the timing adjusts automatically for air temp as well. Because this is the logical progression, it would be worth considering purchasing a Holley HP ecu and wiring harness. You can use it with your carbs until you're ready to make the inevitable switch. It will do all your timing controls, programmable knock, guardian type system, instead of a buzzer that goes off when you're down to 6#'s oil psi like the factory, you can program it for any pressure you want, fuel pressure, air temp warning, etc. Massive datalogging capacity, IAT, AFR, timing, knock level, coolant temp, oil temp, etc. Wanna try meth injection instead of an intercooler (yes you do) it'll do that too. Then when you're finally ready to give up carbs, you and Mike T can drill some holes in your carb adapters, pick up some universal fuel rails, and buy some throttle bodies. Food for thought...
Once you experience being able to have almost any amount of timing at any rpm and load, you know you're going to want to have the same control of your AFR... And I don't mean having a nice consistent curve, I'm talking about being able to idle at 14 and have it drop to 12.5 the second it goes into gear, then climbing back to 13.5 while you're idling through the no wake zone. Having it rock solid when getting on plane, and being able to command any AFR you choose based on load and rpm. AFR adjusting for coolant, and air temp, while the timing adjusts automatically for air temp as well. Because this is the logical progression, it would be worth considering purchasing a Holley HP ecu and wiring harness. You can use it with your carbs until you're ready to make the inevitable switch. It will do all your timing controls, programmable knock, guardian type system, instead of a buzzer that goes off when you're down to 6#'s oil psi like the factory, you can program it for any pressure you want, fuel pressure, air temp warning, etc. Massive datalogging capacity, IAT, AFR, timing, knock level, coolant temp, oil temp, etc. Wanna try meth injection instead of an intercooler (yes you do) it'll do that too. Then when you're finally ready to give up carbs, you and Mike T can drill some holes in your carb adapters, pick up some universal fuel rails, and buy some throttle bodies. Food for thought...
