I heard about the possibility of "chip-tuning my car (Mercedes C180).
There should be a computerbox in my car (ECU) which contains an
EPROM. This chip controls the ignition, timing, fuel injection etc.
Where is this ECU located ? And is chip-tuning possible ?
This new chip should perform better, with more power.
Barry de Ceuninck
The Netherlands
ceuni…@ivg.com
Does anybody have any information or source material on clutches and
transmissions for transmitting power from jet engine shaft? I’ve seen
jet powered tractors at tractor pulls and such, so I know someone has it
figured out. We are looking to clutch/unclutch a shaft at speeds up to
15,000 rpm. While engaged at top speed, the engine is putting out about
3,000 horse power or 1,000 ft/lb torque.
How do you do? Im the keeper of DREAMWORKS, the concept car page and
other future stuff. Check it out i think you’ll like it’s at
http://www.teleport.com/~bskoda/ . Tell me what you think. That goes for
everybody else out there too.
Bill Skoda
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bsk…@teleport.com
Hello,
I am attempting to carry out an evaluation of currently available
software packages that are capable of simulating the airflow over a
formula one grand prix racing car. If you know of such packages then
please get in touch, preferably with suppliers details and an idea of
the packages’ price and hardware requirements.
This message has been posted following request from a Grand Prix
team. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Fergal.
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Dept. of Computer Science Phone: +353-1-6081209 Fax: 6772204
Trinity College, Dublin 2, Ireland. Fergal.Shev…@cs.tcd.ie
I would like to hear from people who have crankshafts and camsbafts
wearing and breaking due to lack of fatigue strength.
I hear that the Ford 2.3 has cam problems and many other engines have
crank problems in racing applications.
We have a process (ion nitriding/plasma nitriding) that has solved these
problems in many cases. We would like to investigate the limits of the
benefits of our process.
Please send responses either here or to nit…@world.std.com
Thanks,
Pramod Kotwal.
I’ve just finished installing an Electromotive TEC-II management system and would like
to talk with anyone else who is running this system to compare
setup notes, and software programs.
Thanks,
Erik Frank
efr…@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu
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A friend of mine has a stock 1963 Corvette. He is getting the engine
rebuilt and has the following question, if anyone can help:
Engine block has been bored .030 over. Is there anyway to set up
the motor so that it runs on super-unleaded gasoline without killing
the horsepower, and/or radically modifiying the components?
Description:
327 CI, 340 HP
Solid Lifters
Carter 3461S 4 BBL Carb
11.25:1 Pistons
Aluminum intake manifold
2.5" cast iron exhaust manifold
’63 Muncie 4 SPD
Thanks for any help you can give. Please reply to this account:
ED…@AOL.COM. Thanks again…
–Ed—–>
Hi folks,
I’m new to this group. To clearly establish my credentials: I have
none, other than liking to drive and liking to drive fast even more.
However, I’ve only recently found myself interested in cars from more
than a driver’s perspective.
Recently, I took my 1994 Ford Probe GT to the track at Willow Springs,
California, where I was quite pleased with its overall performance. I
was cornering with the best of them, but my 160 HP just wasn’t cutting
it on the short straightaway. Coming out of turn 9 at 95 or so, I was
only up to 112 at the breaking point for turn 1. (With the 225/50R16s
on there, 95 out of turn 9 and 105 in turn 8 was the best I could
manage. Some more driver training would probably up that number,
though!)
I know my car isn’t a "muscle car," but I do like its looks, handling,
features, reliability (so far) and overall performance. However, I’ve
decided that I’d really like another 30 to 40 HP out of the beast (or
more) if it’s possible. Obviously, unless we’re talking about an
engine ROM change that can be done in the field at the track, I need to
keep any permanent modifications I make California street legal.
What I’m looking for is some advice on upgrading my Probe [advice
beyond, "Get a new car!" ], primarily in the engine department, and
preferably using the current engine as a base. Turbo- or super-charging?
Engine management chip change? Plumbing changes? That sort of thing.
I’m also interested in finding out about beefed up suspension, clutch,
brakes, etc., that may be necessary to safely take advantage of the
added power and make the car handle even better than it already does.
All advice appreciated, and thanks in advance! If you’re opinion is
that upgrading a Probe GT isn’t worth it or isn’t advisable, I’m
interested in hearing that, too.
Thanks again,
Will
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