My IS Story: Day 1
08-16-05, 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by kirby122
It was great meeting the both of you at the mett, you two were very gracious... Thanks for telling me more about the skid plate and your custom HU bezel... both cars look great and keep up the great work!!! 
Thanks Kirby.
Glad to be of help.
08-16-05, 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by RMMGS4
This is the way PLP chose to set up the fuel management system. I'm not an expert on the subject but from what I understand is that the injector is controlled by a SplitSecond stand alone fuel management box located on the right side of the engine compartment. This was intentionally designed as a separate set up from the E-manage. Even though the E-manage is capable of controlling the additional injector, it is not utilized for this, because the SplitSecond allows better resolution and fine tuning.
If you go for high boost, then larger injectors would be required. This is a fairly conservative set up, so under no boost conditions, the stock injectors are adequate with just a little help from the 7th injector as needed.
Don't ask me any more than this cause that's as far as my knowledge goes.
If you go for high boost, then larger injectors would be required. This is a fairly conservative set up, so under no boost conditions, the stock injectors are adequate with just a little help from the 7th injector as needed.
Don't ask me any more than this cause that's as far as my knowledge goes.
08-16-05, 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by eyedrop
Glen, I think this is something Brian bought separately to control the additional injector. It doesn't come with the PLP kit originally. He can correct me if my memory is wrong.
08-17-05, 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by RMMGS4
You're right, I remember now. Maybe b_chau can chime in to clarify. In any case Mike suggested that I continue to use the SplitSecond instead of the E-manage to control it.
The only reason I asked is that there have been issues with the stock ECU relearning and messing up the emanage settings. Some people have had serious engine problems because of this issue with the Lexus "****" ecu(always trying to tkae control). The SplitSecond was definately the way to go to control the problem
08-17-05, 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by RMMGS4
You're right, I remember now. Maybe b_chau can chime in to clarify. In any case Mike suggested that I continue to use the SplitSecond instead of the E-manage to control it.
The ESC1 isn't really necessary IMO, but some people use it because it prevents the ECU from taking over the EManage settings while in boost. I still have it, just sitting in the garage.
08-17-05, 11:34 PM
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Also, Glen, let me say that I'm extremely impressed by all the work you've done to the car and how you transformed my old Vortech kit into a masterpiece. Kudos to you, my friend!!
And let me know when you're fabricating v3 of the ECU cover. I'm hoping to learn some of your skills.
Besides, you know I'll need to visit you sometime next month for your assistance with my recent purchase.
And let me know when you're fabricating v3 of the ECU cover. I'm hoping to learn some of your skills.
Besides, you know I'll need to visit you sometime next month for your assistance with my recent purchase.
08-18-05, 12:08 AM
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Originally Posted by eyedrop
I guess I'm wrong to chime in on your kit, bchau. I just remembered from things you've told me before...
So is it a done deal? You purchased your "secret" mod already?
So is it a done deal? You purchased your "secret" mod already?
08-18-05, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by bchau_gt
Not really a "secret" mod, but yes, I finally gave in a bought what I wanted along with something you don't have.
08-18-05, 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by bchau_gt
Not really a "secret" mod, but yes, I finally gave in a bought what I wanted along with something you don't have.
08-18-05, 02:21 PM
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I saw the car in person. It is sooo clean. I don't visit here often, but after talking with Glenn in person, I have to check it out here. I'm in awe with the devotion both of you put into the car. it's really a master piece down to the slightest details. Big props for all the efforts. Only if I knew about this car before the LMS meet, I'd spent more time checking out every inch of it. You da man, Glenn!
Jas
You da man, Glenn! Jas
08-18-05, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by BigJoeD
Probably not to hard to figure out
I'm not ready to do it again just yet.
Originally Posted by TCM080903
oh man brian, don't tease us! what is it??
08-18-05, 09:23 PM
#449
Originally Posted by bchau_gt
Also, Glen, let me say that I'm extremely impressed by all the work you've done to the car and how you transformed my old Vortech kit into a masterpiece. Kudos to you, my friend!!
And let me know when you're fabricating v3 of the ECU cover. I'm hoping to learn some of your skills. Besides, you know I'll need to visit you sometime next month for your assistance with my recent purchase.
And let me know when you're fabricating v3 of the ECU cover. I'm hoping to learn some of your skills.
Besides, you know I'll need to visit you sometime next month for your assistance with my recent purchase.Brian, it wouldn't of happened without your support and all the tech help plus all the time you spent tweeking / tuning your set up to make it virtually plug & play for me.
With only 1 hour of drive time since the installation, I wouldn't of been comfortable making the LA trip as the maiden voyage to break in the set-up, if I didn't think the set up wasn't reliable and safe.
The car ran great all the way, without a hitch.
As far as the visual transformation of your old set up, the original intention was never to make the engine compartment into a show piece. We originally wanted the low profile PLP "LOOK", but one thing led to another, certain opportunities came my way, plus a ton of sponsorship to ease the financial impact sure didn't hurt.
As far as learning how I do mods, well there's always my car to do next !
Last edited by RMMGS4; 08-18-05 at 09:27 PM.
