Question :I would like to make some alterations to the standard map to improve cold starting (the car struggles to idle when cold). However, I’ve just realised that my laptop (being fairly current) doesn’t have a serial port. Is it possible to connect the ECU to a USB port (and if so can you supply […]
Question :How do we modify the fuel map? How do we send the modified map to the ECU and have the ECU run that map? How do we know the ECU is actually using the map we have modified? We are trying to do this statically before we run the engine because the map that […]
Question :I have Ford Fiesta Mk7 power steering unit (TRW Column Drive EPS CAN control) and I would like to use it on my Fiesta Mk2 Duratec HE 2.0 Racecar. Can any MBE ECU control this unit? Answer :The only problem you are going to have is getting the CAN protocols, no manufacturers release their […]
Question: I decided to have an exhaust manifold and system made, unfortunately your recommended manufacturer was too expensive, so I choose another supplier whose price was more affordable. When the car was finished, the exhaust system looked fantastic and the welding was excellent, unfortunately when it was put on the rolling road the performance did […]
I would say that a good exhaust system couldn’t make your engine produce more power as a straight piece of pipe can make your engine work properly, but a system that is unsuitable will cripple it. A well-designed system is made to reduce noise without losing power. The exhaust manifold is the most important part […]
Question:What level should my oil be in my SBD dry sump tank? Answer:It is recommended that the bottom of the dry sump tank is level with the bottom of the sump. This is because when a car is stored for any period of time, the oil will automatically drain to the lowest level. It will […]
Question :I’ve got 2 C20XE engines built in different years, one has 26,00 mm high lifters, the other one 26,50 mm high ones, they look a little bit different inside. Can I use your hydraulic lifters CMFL-1 on both engines with no trouble? Answer: Our CMFL-1 follower is a genuine GM supplied component, there were […]
Question :Can you tell me how much a 1.6L 16v Ecotec engine weighs without manifolds & how high it is? Answer :The weight varies quite a bit according to flywheel modifications. For example, our engine with dry sump system fitted, lightweight flywheel, clutch & fuel injection is 90kg. Height again varies, but if I give […]
Question :Are the C20xe and C20ex the same motor? Answer :There is a 20XE and a C20XE, effectively they are the same engine and the C denotes a catalyst. Any other number and letter combinations would represent a different model of engine.
Question :I made changes across several maps and then chose “Transfer All Data”. The transfer seemed to work successfully, but now it appears that the reverse voltage TPS curve for this Cosworth engine has been lost. Prior to making the changes, TPS was at site 5.1 at idle. Now, it is showing site 14.9 at […]
