Suggestions for improving Traction

[JynX]

I can map boost against rpm but not what physical gear im in.

A fixed limit is an option, but say you potentially loose traction in 2nd or even 3rd.

The system aaron describes would be a better option overall.

[Rupewrecht]

i have a vague recollection i can have the wolf do that (gear vs just rpm) but i've never investigated it

probably because i dont get the traction problems in-gear with the bigger turbo as much as the baby one

[Cosmo Dude]

Originally Posted by Rupewrecht

i have a vague recollection i can have the wolf do that (gear vs just rpm) but i've never investigated it

probably because i dont get the traction problems in-gear with the bigger turbo as much as the baby one

The wolf can use either internal or external (via the plug in module) maps which can be switched via the auxilary input.

[Dogo]

so a combination of that and Mal's contact point on the shifter, and it could swap between the different maps automagically ?!

interesting !

looking at the Wolf v4 software, u also have the option of trimming the boost level using an aux input ( mapping +/- trim% based on input voltage ) . That might be useful too.

[fruitbat38]

I like that new word " automagically"

I think a contact point when the shifter is in first gear to limit boost to
7psi is a much cheaper option than detecting slip in the wheels even if you
include price of new wastegate+housing+flange mods to allow a limit to 7psi.

So how much would mods cost for this? And could you save time and money if you built your turbo system like that in the first place?

[BigMal]

Or you could simply get a turbosmart type2 boost controller and use a contact switch to
trigger the change from low to high boost. So when there is contact you get low boost
and when you shift away from 1st and there is no contact you get high boost. Price would
be less than $200 so weight that up against trying to modify your ecu. Autospeed did an
article on this years ago so I cant take credit for it

Mal

[Cosmo Dude]

Added to Mals' idea you could put in an additional switch to run the car on low boost to save on fuel and reduce the chances of breakages. $200 plus a little wiring is cheep insurance.

(you could then put an override switch in the steering-wheel for 'oops it's a V8' mode)

[twilightprotege]

yeah i was just thinking a switch on the steering wheel.... could be easily set up i'm sure

[Cosmo Dude]

Other than that, don't you have a G series gearbox? Get an LSD (it's an option)

[platypus]

i know a few of the ecu's have launch control, never looked into it , so i can't tell ya off hand.... basically it won't rev over X when say the button is pressed, or the clutch is pressed... good safe guard

[Cosmo Dude]

Systems like the Motec M8 has launch and traction control but why not also install the quaife six speed sequential gearbox and torsen diff as well. Probably a $30k package but it would be bullet proof ops: :roll: :twisted: and give you rocket like acceleration.

[BigMal]

Ecu's that will do traction control

http://www.200sx.org/ecudata.html

Regards

Mal

[RogerRamjet]

sorry to get off subject again but i just sat and stared at twilights avatar for like five minutes.

OMG im so sad.

[Cosmo Dude]

It is hypnotic

OMG i'm so male

[twilightprotege]

LOL!!!!