ECUtune Stage III development

[IggDawg]

wow, now I'm really excited about this. I've always been a big fan of the twin screw blowers vs the roots style.

[SVXRide]

Originally posted by longassname
We received a crate of superchargers from Whipple today. By the by we went with the Whipple 1600ax supercharger for our head unit for Stage III. This unit is highly efficient and will work very well both for the mid-boost planned for stock engines and high boost should it be used on an engine built to support it. With the 740cc injectors we've tuned the software for the Stage III package will be able to be used on engines built for high boost to yield very high output levels with only the change of the pulley.

And just how many superchargers are there in a crate?
-Bill

[Earthworm]

Originally posted by FlagstaffSVX
Should I try to 5MT my SVX now, then get SIII, THEN eventually upgrade to a 6MT after the 5MT eats chunks, or should I just keep the autobox, get the SIII, then just do the 6MT from the start?

Get the 5MT now!

Originally posted by SVXRide


And just how many superchargers are there in a crate?
-Bill

That's what I was wondering!!!

[Subafreak]

Originally posted by FlagstaffSVX
Don't know if I should just email Michael but I'm sure that he's busy and someone else here can answer my questions for me.

Eventually, my (and everyone's) dream SVX would have a Stage III supercharger and a 6MT transmission to channel all that power. Realistically, the 6MT won't be affordable for years to come, if it ever gets "affordable" at all.

Should I try to 5MT my SVX now, then get SIII, THEN eventually upgrade to a 6MT after the 5MT eats chunks, or should I just keep the autobox, get the SIII, then just do the 6MT from the start?

Oh, and I doubt anyone else can answer this but I'll be visiting Pensacola FL February 5th but I can only get a week off from work. Is it concievable to install a SIII kit in 3-5 days?

Well if you can afford a stage III you should be able to afford a 6MT.


BTW: My 6MT is in the mail

[FlagstaffSVX]

Well... I figure, it's about 5.5k for the SC after exhaust modifications, and about the same for a 6MT. While I will have 5.5k by February, I won't have 11k to do both.

Maybe I should get the 6MT first... let's see, 4k plus clutch, pedals, mounts, labor, etc... I still think I'll go faster with Stage III though.

Oh, I know, I'll get the SIII first, then when I blow up the auto, I'll grab the 6MT, or if I still don't have the cash for that, at least 4.11's, yeah? Or crap, should I just spend a little to get the 5MT now and hope that I'll have enough for the SIII by the time February and my friends wedding rolls around? I'M MORE CONFUSED NOW THAN I WAS???

[Myxalplyx]

Originally posted by longassname
[B]
This by the way is the biggie. Lest it escape anyone's attention, today the last step necessary to unleash major horsepower from the svx was taken.[/b/ The rest is just engine building, forced injection, the usual stuff the performance industry excells at. So drop the ballons and crank up the music the SVX is now officially in the same league as the skyline....if you build it we can tune it.

I still can't get over him saying this. You guys/gals don't know how lucky you are to have something like this taking place right before you eyes. And with all the cool pictures and explanation of the next process. *sniffle* Man, this is beautiful. I wish something like this took place with the XT6. I'm HOOKED to this thread.

Show big support for longassname when this is completed. He could definitely use it. I can't imagine how much interest and $$$$ he'd make doing this in the Impreza community.

[rmjjensen]

no no - don't hook impreza owners up ...I know that sounds mean but come on - How awesome would an SVX vs STi be on the track and the SVX wins?? ....all engine

[longassname]

I really have the stage III software purring. Done the fuel and timing table rescaling and expanded the load range of both tables. Richened the fuel revision table like in stage 1 and thrown some more timing into the timing revision table like in stage 1v4. What can I say? It purs. It growls. I'm happy. I'll be putting a lot more miles on this code this week so we'll so if I decide I want to tinker with anything else but I'm thinking this might be the final revision till after the supercharger is running.

I'm supposed to be meeting up with the metal shop guy tomorrow night to go over some changes to the manifold with him and give the manifold back to him to work on.

[Chiketkd]

Originally posted by Subafreak
BTW: My 6MT is in the mail

Now that's awesome news!!! Congrats Jessie!

-Chike

[TomsSVX]

sounds awsome. Keep up the superb advancments. Your work is very envyed by myself and i am sure others. I wish i had the technology and the know how to do it myself. Well keep up the good work.

[mikecg]

Originally posted by FlagstaffSVX
Don't know if I should just email Michael but I'm sure that he's busy and someone else here can answer my questions for me.

Eventually, my (and everyone's) dream SVX would have a Stage III supercharger and a 6MT transmission to channel all that power. Realistically, the 6MT won't be affordable for years to come, if it ever gets "affordable" at all.

Should I try to 5MT my SVX now, then get SIII, THEN eventually upgrade to a 6MT after the 5MT eats chunks, or should I just keep the autobox, get the SIII, then just do the 6MT from the start?

Oh, and I doubt anyone else can answer this but I'll be visiting Pensacola FL February 5th but I can only get a week off from work. Is it concievable to install a SIII kit in 3-5 days?

OK, I asked these questions myself when I was setting things up with Mike for mine.

1) The Auto is accually built a little stronger then the Suby 5-speeds. If you can get past the heat issues that is.

2) Mike said once all the development is done, He should be able to do the install in a matter of days. Ruoghly 2 for install and 1 for fine tuning. However, I dont know if he is offering install as part of the deal for everyone. He is doing mine because I fronted the money so he had some working cash. I paid him for mine back in late August.

[FlagstaffSVX]

Awesome. That settles it, I'd rather be Supercharged with the stock autobox than N/A with a 5 or 6MT.

Next question, can a 21-year-old rent a car? If this all goes right, I might need to drop the car off with Michael then get back up to Pensacola for the wedding although if it's only going to take two days to install, I'd probably have plenty of time.

Oh, and I can't believe I forgot that Michael didn't have to install it. Might just end up doing it myself then... or my mechanic, after I get lost.

And don't worry Earthworm, I haven't given up on joining the MT club. Dayle's auto's might be fast in the straights, but I want a human brain controlling the shift points instead of our crappy TCU for the turns.

[mikecg]

Originally posted by FlagstaffSVX
Awesome. That settles it, I'd rather be Supercharged with the stock autobox than N/A with a 5 or 6MT.

Next question, can a 21-year-old rent a car? If this all goes right, I might need to drop the car off with Michael then get back up to Pensacola for the wedding although if it's only going to take two days to install, I'd probably have plenty of time.

Oh, and I can't believe I forgot that Michael didn't have to install it. Might just end up doing it myself then... or my mechanic, after I get lost.

And don't worry Earthworm, I haven't given up on joining the MT club. Dayle's auto's might be fast in the straights, but I want a human brain controlling the shift points instead of our crappy TCU for the turns.

TCU what's that..... Oh what that's the thing that prevents all the tire smoking. It's going to be fun trying to keep the traction in check with the Stage III. I have a FWD 5-Speed setting around waiting to be built up.

[Matthewmongan]

man, this is the coolest thing i have seen. what other flat six has a custom blower kit?