Twiggy Sticks Install, tuning and results thread
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LordWorm said:Pretty sure sleepy runs a piggy back unit
I do (emanage Ultimate), but the U.S. PCM might not like it (Oz has Mitsubishi OBD I PCM that can be messed around with). Then again, for $5 it might be worth a try.
Also, I'm not getting any replies to this question:
I've searched a bit but can't find: what type of threadlock (if any) is best for the scews in adjustable cam gears?
Concerned, as I've only used medium strength.
Overlap now halfway between NA and FI. Goes fine and just sounds a little grumpy at idle sometimes. The PCM's closed loop is pretty loose, allowing the mixture to get a bit lean as it cycles from about 14.1 to 15.3. I tuned it real accurate and steady when it was permanent open loop (14.6-14.8 while cruising). These cams don't like lean mixtures.
The big overlap probably contributed to the demise of my #1 and #2 engine mounts. I've filled them with epoxy putty while waiting for AWRs.
Any answers for my threadlock question?
The big overlap probably contributed to the demise of my #1 and #2 engine mounts. I've filled them with epoxy putty while waiting for AWRs.
Any answers for my threadlock question?
bump the idle up a shadeSleepy said:
I could never get mine idling below about 800 with the microtech - just seemed to lack the fidelity required...and now i've got the cams in and microtech in charge of IAC, i have to idle at about a grand.
Trying to find a stand alone IAC circuit to drive the idle control solenoid with better accuracy and faster reaction times so I can get it back down to about 900rpm..
if you are getting stable 750, maybe try running the idle 100rpm or so higher?
threadlock? no idea...i don't run adjustables yet.
yes, yes it isCrazee D said:
High lift + monster overlap ftw
Pretty sure they munch alot of VTEC (as in the big lobe) cam profiles for size...makes them pretty agro at low RPM and give a wild kick up high.
AusOrion's beast is the "most modded" car with these cams i've had a drive in, with the exception of twiggy's car of course... they appear to REALLY benifit from large exhuast - something I also noticed when running my 3in race pipe at the track.
I guess with me (still) driving around on the stock pipe, i'm getting quite a bit of suffocation with the added lift on the exhaust cam...but i'll get around it soon - we've now got a 14in steel cut off saw - so now we're just waiting on the flanges to be waterjet cut and i'll get the header knocked over with a minimum of fuss.
OK, here is a short video of my car. I took it a few hours ago when I got back from a short run. Please forgive the quality of the video, I took it on my digital camera. The inbuilt microphone isnt the best and it doesnt seem to pick up the bass well at all.
http://s190.photobucket.com/albums/z128/orion_3582/?action=view¤t=MOV00589.flv
The car holds around 550 rpm with the cams, header, 2.25" exhaust and the stock ECU. You really have to try hard to get it to stall and it is possible only during hard deceleration.
I hope that Lordworm can find a workable solution for the idle under Microtech in the near future cause I want to keep the rythmic "drum beat" that I have now.
http://s190.photobucket.com/albums/z128/orion_3582/?action=view¤t=MOV00589.flv
The car holds around 550 rpm with the cams, header, 2.25" exhaust and the stock ECU. You really have to try hard to get it to stall and it is possible only during hard deceleration.
I hope that Lordworm can find a workable solution for the idle under Microtech in the near future cause I want to keep the rythmic "drum beat" that I have now.
working on it now - i have a few leads, i might be able to reduce the "range" that the microtech controls the idle under, so it doesn't try and spit the idle up to max insanity levels when it feels a stall, and doesn't fart arse around when it really needs to....AusOrion said:
failing that, i'm trying to find a stand alone idle controler.... might have to make my own yet :\
anyone know how to program PIC's?
