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Old Apr 14, 2023 | 09:36 AM
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The actuator heatshield has been modified to allow more airflow to the actuator now so I will see if that makes a difference.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2023 | 12:37 PM
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Welp, the "genuine Hella" REA from China fell through as well. They just canceled my order.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2023 | 12:43 PM
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Welp, the "genuine Hella" REA from China fell through as well. They just canceled my order.

 
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Old Apr 14, 2023 | 01:22 PM
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Old Apr 14, 2023 | 01:25 PM
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Which rhymes with vah-gy…
 
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Old Apr 16, 2023 | 05:38 PM
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Frequency to voltage converter calibration.
If you're going to use a microcontroller to control this, why not have it count the frequency directly to derive the RPM instead of converting to voltage first?
 
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Old Apr 16, 2023 | 05:52 PM
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Ditching the idea of compounds for now?
 
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Old Apr 16, 2023 | 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by PriusLover
If you're going to use a microcontroller to control this, why not have it count the frequency directly to derive the RPM instead of converting to voltage first?
Because the TurboSmart BOV controller works off of voltage delta and I was too lazy to learn Arduino.
 
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Ditching the idea of compounds for now?
I am still waiting for Midwest Turbo to call me with options for the 366.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2023 | 08:21 AM
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What did they say is wrong with it?
 
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Old Apr 17, 2023 | 08:31 AM
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Dunno yet. The phone call I’m waiting on is supposed to give me all the technical details.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2023 | 12:57 PM
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One step closer to shift-activated BOV. Additional solenoid valve for the RPM-drop sensing controller to activate. Accelerator pedal-activated solenoid valve still works.

 
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Old Apr 21, 2023 | 09:48 PM
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Dumb, curious question.
Why drill and tap a second hole in the CAC instead of just mounting both solenoids on a Tee off the original hole?
 
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Because that thought had not occurred to me.
 
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