Question: I have a question about the use of the launch control on dry tarmac in rally use. It feels incredibly hard on the car which, with two rear wheels each weighing about 20kg, leaves me sitting on the line just waiting for something to break. Whilst I can appreciate the time benefit on sprints […]
Question: I have a question for you, can we buy a Lambda sensor and connect it to our MBE system. And does our system contain a auto-tune system? Answer: As far as lambda systems are concerned, all MBE ECUs of the current spec are able to run closed loop mapping. The MBE9A4 can either run […]
Question: If I want to check the engine on the track, can I fasten my laptop in the car, then start the logging in the software and drive the car for about 15 minutes, then save the log on the computer. Is it then possible to analyse the log and then verify the mapping without […]
Question: What is the relationship between Current Faults and Logged Faults in Easimap 6. Presumably a fault will disappear from Current Faults as soon as the condition is resolved, but does it then remain in Logged Faults? How long do they remain in Logged Faults for? And is there a way to clear or reset […]
Question: I own a road going car and would like to have some information about what could I do to the engine (cams, throttle body, software, injectors, exhaust,…) and still meet the Euro6 emissions. Answer: We regularly get asked about upgrading of engines which have been originally built and passed Euro6 emissions. There is quite […]
Question: Can a Ford head be bolted straight onto a Mazda? Answer: Although the Mazda and Ford engine are fairly similar, Mazda do change quite a few components and it is difficult to get an idea of what they do and don’t change on various models. The cylinder head itself should bolt straight on, but […]
Question: Why should I use a circular tank and how high should I fill it? Answer: A circular tank is far more efficient for the returning air and oil mix to be spun around the wall of the round tank so the air separates out and only oil can then reach the bottom of the […]
Question: Can I put one of your ECUs on my road car? Answer: The standard management system on your road car not only controls the engine, but a mass of other accessories fitted to the car such as electric windows, central locking, lights, etc. The system is continually monitoring to see if the car in […]
Question: Hi, I’m having trouble with Duratec cooling system. The car is RWD Mk6 Escort and the rad is mounted low hence the rad top hose has to dip down. The water rail has no rear outlet to run heater or bypass hoses just has a switch to operate rad fan. The Mk 6 has […]
Question: Could you give me some advice about the change in power characteristics after installing an airbox. The result – Top speed slight increased but slight decreased torque at slow and middle rev than before (used open air filter with long air horns). Now changed short air horns, I hope to get a top speed […]
