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Old Jun 14, 2014 | 09:16 AM
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data loggers/custom ecu

Besides the mega squirt guys, who else runs these?
I'm looking at a data logger/ afr gauge from innovative motorsports.
It'll set me back about 300$, but I don't think that's bad since most afr are 200-250

Was also liking the other gauges but I'll slowly work them into my truck.

I have a 85 f250 with a built six and zf5.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2014 | 09:35 AM
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I was thinking of using this on my Nissan's 331 build:

Pro-M EFI Ford 302
 
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Old Jun 14, 2014 | 09:39 AM
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That's more then I paid for my motor and tranny!
Looks pretty good though, I want a carb though, keep things old and simple, I only want the afr to get everything set up and then it'll hopefully be nothing.but another gauge.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2014 | 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by dylansf23
That's more then I paid for my motor and tranny!
Looks pretty good though, I want a carb though, keep things old and simple, I only want the afr to get everything set up and then it'll hopefully be nothing.but another gauge.
My Nissan is getting a custom built 331 with a ZF. I need this kit to replace all the Nissan stuff and still have OBDII scanning capability. And it's fully tune capable. I've seen a lot of 240sx guys use the Mega Squirt for their turbo 4's.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2014 | 10:33 AM
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That'll be one badass Nissan! Yeah innovative has a ot2 you might want to look at, just for easy tuning after you get it set up.
I sometimes wish I had obd2, but I'm fine with no computer
 
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Old Jun 14, 2014 | 11:25 AM
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With a carb, there's not much data to log, aside from the AFR.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2014 | 03:57 PM
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I know, however when I get to tuning it, I can use it.
Unless I should get the afr and a dual vacuum/shift lift gauge?
 
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Old Jun 14, 2014 | 04:11 PM
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AFR & vacuum guage are all the tuning tools you need, other than a timing light.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2014 | 04:23 PM
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I'm talking about a permanent install gauge. I'll eventually need a oil temp, oil pressure, and probably a couple other gauges since the stockers are junk/don't show too much info.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2014 | 04:30 PM
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Curious what you all find available on the market, I tend to like the innovate stuff.

There is more to log on a carb setup. You guys mentioned AFR and vacuum. I also very much like tuning with exhaust temp and it can be logged. Very easy to add a knock sensor, TPS, and of course add in logging RPM. All good info for tuning.

Really anything that can be electronically monitored can be logged, oil pressure, speed, temps, etc. etc.

I've yet to find a cost effective system that can do all that though. This sucker is $500 to start, I'm sure it adds up quick with all the add ons though. DL-32: Datalogger and Sensor Controller

Hmmm after looking closer I might just have to get that sucker.

EDIT, wow $99 bucks for 32 channel innovate data logging. I'm glad I looked closer at these guys, been a while I kinda wrote them off as too expensive, but that's a lot of bang for the buck. http://www.innovatemotorsports.com/products/pl1.php
 
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Old Jun 14, 2014 | 04:35 PM
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I was looking at the other one. For 99$.
And then combo a few gauges. I'm not building a car, and I don't want/need that many things.
More or less curious as to how she runs at what rpm and such, also I have a few mechanical gauges already that would be a pain to swap out.
Actually not really, I might just slowly get all their stuff. The digital afr has a serial port too.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2014 | 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by dylansf23
I was looking at the other one. For 99$.
And then combo a few gauges. I'm not building a car, and I don't want/need that many things.
More or less curious as to how she runs at what rpm and such, also I have a few mechanical gauges already that would be a pain to swap out.
Actually not really, I might just slowly get all their stuff. The digital afr has a serial port too.
Sounds like a sound plan to me.

Me personally I'm all about diesels these days, they don't cater to diesel but much could work. 8 channel EGT, boost, fuel flow/usage, back pressure, etc, looks like it would all be doable rather cost effectively with there stuff.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2014 | 04:43 PM
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Oh don't get me wrong I'm firing to play with my diesel, but she's 300k+ and not an issue, so I'll wait for the next one and play with my gassed for now. And yeah that pocket logger was what I was looking at aem starts at like 600+ for logging
 
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