Trying to get this 427 SBF (N/A) to work on an engine dyno is turning into a major headache with FAST B2B Ford TFI...
First question is how likely is it that a .gct file could be corrupt and act like a virus? Base file was modified from an emailed .gct file from Bennett racing. Initial indicator is that WP internal data logger would log (showing accurate info while logging 11 non hi-res sensors) and upon completing a 20-50 second log would show ridiculous corrupt info.
Brought that laptop home, hooked it to other car with FAST, and data logger did same thing. Figured the laptop was issue. Take different (proven) laptop back to dyno and now shows nothing after hitting trigger, just blank log screen.
Reloaded software, took an original file from other car (393) and converted it manually to 427 'specs'. Got it started (pig rich) played with it only a little but this time data log recorded bogus info, and ended with a white "grid" over the display screen in the logger. (!!???)
Got car started one more time, Actual AFR showed 12.7+/- but black smoke and rough running suggest otherwise. This time datlogger worked. Dyno throttle issues ended the day. Now really frustrated.
My spark is screwy as well. 10* on balancer = 10* on timing light = middle of timing pointer-to-terminal post on the other car. Proven distibutor, just new motor and cam, and now timing light requires considerable advance to read right the same (ie pointer is noticeable past #1 terminal - simply very odd. Is this an issue? 10* in crank reference table as well.
Also, entire timing table is set at 35* for initial testing and timing light shows a about two fluctuation where other car is much smoother. Coil is mounted on driver side front head.
ECM, coil, two TFI distributors are all proven. New stuff is .gct originating file, and my wiring of the FAST harness to work out of the car.
I've been using two FAST ecms for several years now with good luck, and believe I understand the basics/usual culprits. Also searched on here a bit.
Sorry for long post, any ideas? How vulnerable would interference be on some of my wiring/splices? Thanks.
First question is how likely is it that a .gct file could be corrupt and act like a virus? Base file was modified from an emailed .gct file from Bennett racing. Initial indicator is that WP internal data logger would log (showing accurate info while logging 11 non hi-res sensors) and upon completing a 20-50 second log would show ridiculous corrupt info.
Brought that laptop home, hooked it to other car with FAST, and data logger did same thing. Figured the laptop was issue. Take different (proven) laptop back to dyno and now shows nothing after hitting trigger, just blank log screen.
Reloaded software, took an original file from other car (393) and converted it manually to 427 'specs'. Got it started (pig rich) played with it only a little but this time data log recorded bogus info, and ended with a white "grid" over the display screen in the logger. (!!???)
Got car started one more time, Actual AFR showed 12.7+/- but black smoke and rough running suggest otherwise. This time datlogger worked. Dyno throttle issues ended the day. Now really frustrated.
My spark is screwy as well. 10* on balancer = 10* on timing light = middle of timing pointer-to-terminal post on the other car. Proven distibutor, just new motor and cam, and now timing light requires considerable advance to read right the same (ie pointer is noticeable past #1 terminal - simply very odd. Is this an issue? 10* in crank reference table as well.
Also, entire timing table is set at 35* for initial testing and timing light shows a about two fluctuation where other car is much smoother. Coil is mounted on driver side front head.
ECM, coil, two TFI distributors are all proven. New stuff is .gct originating file, and my wiring of the FAST harness to work out of the car.
I've been using two FAST ecms for several years now with good luck, and believe I understand the basics/usual culprits. Also searched on here a bit.
Sorry for long post, any ideas? How vulnerable would interference be on some of my wiring/splices? Thanks.
