1992Lexus.. Complete build thread with pictures and links!
we didn't really do any full throttle tuning.
what i've done with mark's AEM is basically just re-scale the injectors, zero the timing, turn down the iacv duty, and ride around with mark during cruise / normal driving and tune the low load sections of his map. we left the higher load and higher RPM sections super rich and set the boost cut to 6psi.
mark just wanted to be able to drive the car, so we got it starting up, running, cruising, etc. so he can cruise around in the next couple weeks and be safe enough to drive on the interstate to get it dyno tuned.
but as far as the WOT timing, he is running on the startup CAL file that came with his AEM, so it's very low timing; i think ~10* @ 10psi, and less than 15* @ 5 psi. again, the whole objective was get the car driving around safely so he can drive it to the dyno
what i've done with mark's AEM is basically just re-scale the injectors, zero the timing, turn down the iacv duty, and ride around with mark during cruise / normal driving and tune the low load sections of his map. we left the higher load and higher RPM sections super rich and set the boost cut to 6psi.
mark just wanted to be able to drive the car, so we got it starting up, running, cruising, etc. so he can cruise around in the next couple weeks and be safe enough to drive on the interstate to get it dyno tuned.
but as far as the WOT timing, he is running on the startup CAL file that came with his AEM, so it's very low timing; i think ~10* @ 10psi, and less than 15* @ 5 psi. again, the whole objective was get the car driving around safely so he can drive it to the dyno
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I hope it will come alive in 3rd gear.... I owe alot of support and wiring issues to Cartmill..
I drove it around like four times yesterday. I need to finish putting back on the front bumper, inner fender covers, and hood. Almost there, then off to Atlanta to Zen Motors!
I drove it around like four times yesterday. I need to finish putting back on the front bumper, inner fender covers, and hood. Almost there, then off to Atlanta to Zen Motors!
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Wow. I just read the whole thread from start to finish. Took me a couple hours but damn that was awesome. Congrats man that must have been exciting as hell. Very inspiring, I will be hitting you up with questions for sure down the road when I make more progress on my swap. Again, Congrats!
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Wow. I just read the whole thread from start to finish. Took me a couple hours but damn that was awesome. Congrats man that must have been exciting as hell. Very inspiring, I will be hitting you up with questions for sure down the road when I make more progress on my swap. Again, Congrats!
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I am going to try and get it to Atlanta weekend after next, depending on work schedule.
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Absolutely no problem, should within the next two weeks. I installed the front bumper, new chrome emblem, and the headlights. Just a few more things to do and she will be all complete... Man those white covers look bad @$$....
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More progress today.. Almost done.. Fixed the temp gauge...
And for the video.....
I still need to finish cleaning up some stuff, and I put the hood back on.. I will drive it to work in a few days..
LMK what you all think.. :-)
And for the video.....
I still need to finish cleaning up some stuff, and I put the hood back on.. I will drive it to work in a few days..
LMK what you all think.. :-)