Fix the little things - PERFORMANCE MODS
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So does anyone want to buy my brand new in the box complete with oiling kit K&N filter?
Everyday low price of $200. It will give you a 20hp* increase across the board.
But wait there is more click to buy it now and I'll ship it for free...
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*Some minor tuning required
PS: And it is only 5 years old, box may be a little dusty...
Everyday low price of $200. It will give you a 20hp* increase across the board.
But wait there is more click to buy it now and I'll ship it for free...
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*Some minor tuning required
PS: And it is only 5 years old, box may be a little dusty...
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Originally Posted by ew928
(We were trying to decipher whether the arrow points up or down on the paper filter).
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Originally Posted by worf928
Malcolm, the post that provided the 'last straw' on my decision to R&R the hall sensor was post #7 from "Scott M" with whom I've been acquainted since the old PorscheFans days. You'll notice from the title of the thread that I already suspected the HS as a likely candidate. I had, prior to that thread, already exchanged thread posts or e-mails (cannot remember now) with John Speake on HS failure modes he had observed in the past.
The original purpose of the thread was to poll for any other cases where known HS failure resulted in a similar or identical failure mode. When I received a second confirmation from a trusted source (Scott) and given what I already knew about what I had personally R&R'd on the car, I decided that the HS was the most likely candidate. However, the thread, after post #7 provides a lot of anecdotes on other failure modes that are relevant to this thread's subject.
The original purpose of the thread was to poll for any other cases where known HS failure resulted in a similar or identical failure mode. When I received a second confirmation from a trusted source (Scott) and given what I already knew about what I had personally R&R'd on the car, I decided that the HS was the most likely candidate. However, the thread, after post #7 provides a lot of anecdotes on other failure modes that are relevant to this thread's subject.
In your original thread 'Powerless GT' you talk about not being able to out drag a Camry and a lack of top speed. Did replacing the HS fix the issues somewhat or did they remain as you have other issues?
I ask as I have no other reference but this thread (who started this anyway?) leads me to believe I'm missing hp somewhere with all maintenance performed including a rebuilt MAF from Mr Speake..........no chirp from the tyres ever.
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Originally Posted by worf928
The (theoretical) advantage of the "H" hot-wire sensor over the flap-type AFC systems is that the H is supposed to actually measure the mass of the air. This measurement would be therefore be independent of changing density due to temperature or pressure (elevation.)
So, if that is true then the measured mass of air should not be a direct function of the absolute rotation of the throttle plate. It would however be an indirect function of the mass and density assuming that nothing else is different.
This is - I think - quite possibly the thing that 'is different' with a K&N. The algorithm that is used to derive mass from the hot-wire (IIRC it's current required to maintain a specific temperature? (Probst not handy...)) must make implicit assumptions about the flow characteristics in the vicinity of the wire. One might then assume that a MAS could be calibrated for the flow characteristics of a K&N filter?
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I'm sure others have seen more stock 87+'s on a dyno than I have (Louie has I'm totally sure.) The 20 or so that I've seen all ran richer than the ideal 12.6 A/F ratio for max power. Lower 12s, mid-11s and sometimes high 10s. So, if the theory of the K&N upsetting MAS calibration is correct (in the 'right' direction) and if the theory that the K&N flows more air is correct, then mid-11s become low 11s and high 10s become mid-10s and there is power loss.
So, if that is true then the measured mass of air should not be a direct function of the absolute rotation of the throttle plate. It would however be an indirect function of the mass and density assuming that nothing else is different.
This is - I think - quite possibly the thing that 'is different' with a K&N. The algorithm that is used to derive mass from the hot-wire (IIRC it's current required to maintain a specific temperature? (Probst not handy...)) must make implicit assumptions about the flow characteristics in the vicinity of the wire. One might then assume that a MAS could be calibrated for the flow characteristics of a K&N filter?
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I'm sure others have seen more stock 87+'s on a dyno than I have (Louie has I'm totally sure.) The 20 or so that I've seen all ran richer than the ideal 12.6 A/F ratio for max power. Lower 12s, mid-11s and sometimes high 10s. So, if the theory of the K&N upsetting MAS calibration is correct (in the 'right' direction) and if the theory that the K&N flows more air is correct, then mid-11s become low 11s and high 10s become mid-10s and there is power loss.
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Originally Posted by the flyin' scotsman
In your original thread 'Powerless GT' you talk about not being able to out drag a Camry and a lack of top speed. Did replacing the HS fix the issues somewhat or did they remain as you have other issues?
Replacing the HS made a very dramatic, obvious, and immediate improvement in hp. I knew within 50 yards of driving that the biggest hp issue had been dealt with. One thing to consider also - I had the '91 GT to compare with so my butt-o-meter was well-calibrated. I can most definitely outdrag lots of stuff on the road now with the '89. (Theoretically. From a realistic standpoint it has other 'issues' not-yet-published that require attention before heading to a race of anysort. I knew this '89 was a 'project' car when I e-bayed it and it's living up to that expectation.)
I recall a number of posts from folks that found HS faults with a Hammer or Spanner and were surprised since they felt that the car was otherwise operating with good power. It seems those 'surprise' HS failures are more common that my 'dramatic' HS failure.
I ask as I have no other reference but this thread (who started this anyway?) leads me to believe I'm missing hp somewhere with all maintenance performed including a rebuilt MAF from Mr Speake..........no chirp from the tyres ever.
I would suggest first to calibrate your butt-o-meter with another '88 auto or to have someone with a calibrated butt-o-meter drive your car. Ideally you could run yours on a dyno to see where it is at by the numbers. I really think that once you get to the 90% or 95% state the butt-o-meter isn't the best way to determine how much power isn't there. I was surprised that my '89 only put 270 to the rear wheels. I had expected it to be a little down from my '91 but not by almost 10% after the dramatic improvement of the new HS. Also, the A/F trace from a dyno run can sometimes provide clues to missing horsepower.
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Originally Posted by worf928
I was not hyperbolizing about not being able to outrun a Camry.
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[/QUOTE]Replacing the HS made a very dramatic, obvious, and immediate improvement in hp. I knew within 50 yards of driving that the biggest hp issue had been dealt with. One thing to consider also - I had the '91 GT to compare with so my butt-o-meter was well-calibrated. I can most definitely outdrag lots of stuff on the road now with the '89. (Theoretically. From a realistic standpoint it has other 'issues' not-yet-published that require attention before heading to a race of anysort. I knew this '89 was a 'project' car when I e-bayed it and it's living up to that expectation.)
I recall a number of posts from folks that found HS faults with a Hammer or Spanner and were surprised since they felt that the car was otherwise operating with good power. It seems those 'surprise' HS failures are more common that my 'dramatic' HS failure.)[/QUOTE]
I searched for HS faults and there conclusions; your thread was the most comprehensive with the exception of the diagnosis which you've explained.
[/QUOTE]You've done all the maintenance suggested in the "Powerless" and this thread? Injectors cleaned and balanced? Vacuum system verified? Fuel pressure? Breather hoses all in one piece? You mentioned earlier that an under intake refurb was still to be done? (Just double-checking here)[/QUOTE]
Yes indeed an intake refurb has still to be done at which time I'll do all and more; injectors, hoses, WOT switch, ISV, flappy, dampers, regulator, related fuel hoses, gaskets, knock and hall sensors et al.
Not much opportunity to verify my car against another in this remoteness; perhaps if the snow holds off I'll join the author of this thread on his fall trip and we can get it on.
Might be cheaper just to order the spanner and see what it says; maybe its fine and I'm just expecting too much.
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Originally Posted by Louie928
I believe the situation with the K&N is not one of mass air flow being more or less. The problem is that the air flow is mixed up and turbulant. Take a molecule of air and pass it by the wire, as in an eddy current in water, two or three times, and it cools the wire as if it was two or three new air molecules.
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I believe that the flow through the MAS with a stock filter also has to be turbulent. But, to whatever is conditioning the signal from the wire and to the control system that accepts the signal there's a difference between lots of little eddies and a few big eddies. Regardless, it seems logical to conclude that the MAS calibration and or signal conditioning for the control loops were tuned for the stock filter. Your data supports the logic it would seem.
Whether or not you could calibrate a MAS for a K&N seems acedemic. Why bother? So you can have Outlook remind you to clean and oil your filter? For 1 or 2 rwhp?
Are we at dead horse status on the K&N for 928s yet? Is it glue?
Why don't we pile all those 928-sized K&N filters into a pile and have a bonefire? Does the oil burn well?
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Brett, about your question on the mesh on either side of the MAF. Hot rod magazine did some tests a few years ago, and the mesh really restricts flow. Removing it will get you some definite gains, but it will totally expose a very fragile wire to anything going down the intake. Not my idea of an upgrade.
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Hi Daniel,
It is true that the mesh causes some restriction, but I don't belive it is the most significant restriction in the total 928 inlet system from air intake to valve seat...
It is true that the mesh causes some restriction, but I don't belive it is the most significant restriction in the total 928 inlet system from air intake to valve seat...