Thanks nathan.... the e36 has had the fly by wire fitted so this will be retained. Ive just been pulling around the engine and im wondering now whether I can also get rid of the idle control valve. The emerald states that it fbw control is currently in development but they informed me if I take the pedal in they can set it up correctly.
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If you have DBW the rev it as far as it'll go, map DBW to cap power and jobs a goodun.
Motec can do idle control via DBW but no idea on emerald.
If the ECU can hold 3 maps shouldn't be a need to plug in either, just stick rotary switch on steering wheel, means you can have a wet map with a different throttle position translation table and switch to it on the fly if it rains.Comment
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Nathan..... The emerald will operate the idle control valve but im thinking its somthing else I could do without on the car if poss...... Emerald also do a 3 position switch but its not allowed in our series in case of cheating unfortunately but I love the idea if a wet setting. The difference between driving with the s54 compared to the old 328 with massive fkywheel is chalk and cheese..... in the wet the 328 is amazingly docile and no fancy heel n toe is needed which has helped us win about 75 percent of our rainy races but this s54 is so snappy and drops the revs that quickly it evens gets tiny snappy lockups when downshifting in the dry. What would you recommend setting the soft and hard cut too...want to use all the power but also want longevity. Just found a shot harmonic balancer tonight which seems to be common with all the lightweight stuff fitted.Comment
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When I say Motec will do idle control with DBW I mean it will use the throttles to achieve target idle, no need for the idle control valve.
Depends on engine spec, varies so much, have some customers with engines good for over 9000rpm.Comment
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