| "In my program, when there is a faulty sensor or the system is in limp mode (safety boost), my maps have ignition timing retarded and fuel delivery increased in the high load band. "Maybe I should check my codes..." Actually that is a feature of the stock ECU. The same thing happens with a JWT upgraded ECU. Anytime it senses detonation through the detonation sensor it will retrad the timing and cut the boost with the stock boost solenoids. So there is nothing magical with "your" maps or program as those features come with a stock Nissan ECU. "1st off, if you dont have a ConZult, YOU NEED ONE. They are awesome diag tools. One of the menu options is to check the error codes. So I get in the car and crank everything up. I run a self diagnostic. Just as I suspected. The ConZult is nice because it tells you what the error code means; it doesn't just spit out a number. Not only that, but it also tells you how long ago the fault was triggered. "Error Code: Detonation Sensor, 11 starts ago". " I agree that the ConZult is an awesome tool BUT the stock ECU will also retain dianostic codes that can be accessed. The only thing the stock ECU will not tell you is how long ago the code was received. "So, I check my detonation sensor bypass resistor and sure enough, one of the leads had vibrated loose from the harness connector. So I reattached it." This is what had me ROFLMAO. You post a post bitching about JWT and their safety and YOU are running a resistor to bypass your detonation sensor. How safe is that??? And I know you have pulled the motr several times so it is not like you have not had a chance to replace a bad sensor or harness. The one sensor that helps protect the motor and YOU have it bypassed and want to bitch about safety of the motor....ROFLMAO. "Another nice thing, the ConZult has the ability to erase the error codes. No more pulling battery terminals and playing the waiting game. So I erase the codes and continue my ride home - now with my 420HP restored." Just a little FYI...The stock ECU will erase the error codes after you check them with a twist of the screw. You do NOT have to disconnect the battery. The only time you have to disconnect the battery is to reset the MAPS when you add upgrades like exhaust, intake, etc... "So, I want to backtrack to the original purpose of this post. Had I been using a JWT program, I would never have known there was a problem. This is because the safety maps are identical to the 'normal' maps. So when the system finds a fault, it reverts to the safety maps which are the same in a JWT program." That is a half true statement. The maps are probably the same BUT the stock ECU will retard the timing and cut the boost with the stock boost solenoids. So even with a JWT ECU you WILL notice when in safety boost. "Now this doesn't necessarily pose a problem if you are using boost jets. You WILL notice a drop in performance when it kicks into safety boost. However, with a boost controller, you would never know anything is wrong. If something critical was failing, you would just keep on boosting full potential and eventually something would give." You will notice a lack in power due to the retarded timing from the stock ECU even with a JWT program. The question is how will YOUR program control more then the timing and fuel with an aftermarket boost controller??? If YOUR program is running through the stock ECU and the stock boost solenoids have been bypassed how will YOUR program do anything different then what the stock ECU already does with the retarded timing which affects the fuel delivery also??? "...our programs have earned a reputation for meticulous and complete tuning...PFFFFT Puh-leeze." I won't bag on a program when you don't have one out to compare it with. When and IF you can bring your program to the market THEN you can SHOW how it is better. But until then it is kinda like Jack B. bagging on my ET's when his best time is 14's :-).
Kyle "Grumpy Bear" Puckett
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10:34:57 01/15/03
