Cobb AccessPORT Discussion
Also, if you have NO means of datalogging other than the AP I would highly suggest investing into a device that does. I've used the MSD dashhawk with great success to provide detiled logs of AFR, Load and RPM data. These logs will greatly reduce the number of calibrations you will have to try to get your car running right.
Part of the problem is very few people follow the directions.
An e-mail should look like this:
Nothing more or less.
If you just need a different version (FI, A/T, Cali, different year, etc.) just put that in instead of the attachments.
An e-mail should look like this:
Joe Schmoe
JSchmizzle on the forum
2006 FI M/T Cali
My CURRENT calibration is attached
A graph of my WOT and cruise AFRs is attached
JSchmizzle on the forum
2006 FI M/T Cali
My CURRENT calibration is attached
A graph of my WOT and cruise AFRs is attached
If you just need a different version (FI, A/T, Cali, different year, etc.) just put that in instead of the attachments.
Something else, which was just me not thinking about it. I sent a screen shot of the graph from the efidude software and didn't even realize till the next day that it doesn't really have a grid of any sort... so I'm rather sure it isnt a useful graph like that lol. Should I resend the full email with the data transfered to a more usable graph? Not sure what would make things the easiest.
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From: Phoenix
There is also logging software you can get for laptops which will do much of the same thing. The importance is to be able to drive your vehicle and get accurate data for all your gears in various load ranges.
Mainly the two types of logs you would need is WOT in 2nd, 3rd and 4th gear and cruise data for 5th and 6th gear in open loop.
This will help make sure you only have to request a couple calibration changes instead of several.
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woohoo! I did it right! I think lol. I know this could be a very plain and simple answer, but since I've already sent my email... I didnt actually attach the calibration since it was yours, I just included the full name of it. Is that problematic? I just kind of assumed you would know all details for that.
ah... read a fair amount of this thread but hard to not miss a post when it's 168 pages long lol. I think the bigger concern is the graph... it has all the data there but not very useful if you cant read it.... guess I'll make a graph of it.
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The AP for Euro/Jap support is still out of my hands and Cobb has been unresponsive to me on that. Its frustrating.
That said, I have no access to any "speed limiter" in my software, so I don't know if that feature will be available when they make the calibration library fit the Euro/Jap PCMs.
They want the Euro/Jap distro channel to handle the sale of hardware, limiting me to software only.
However, I have sold several units in those markets, but they were NorAm spec PCMs, so I don't have any better data.
I'm working on having a few "spare" APs around to ship for experimentation (an expensive experiment at that) if Cobb fails me on support for those markets.
EDIT:
I just sent another pestering e-mail. Lets see if I get a response.
That said, I have no access to any "speed limiter" in my software, so I don't know if that feature will be available when they make the calibration library fit the Euro/Jap PCMs.
They want the Euro/Jap distro channel to handle the sale of hardware, limiting me to software only.
However, I have sold several units in those markets, but they were NorAm spec PCMs, so I don't have any better data.
I'm working on having a few "spare" APs around to ship for experimentation (an expensive experiment at that) if Cobb fails me on support for those markets.
EDIT:
I just sent another pestering e-mail. Lets see if I get a response.
Hmmmmmm.........
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Well let me say that I am very happy that I am seeing Jeff post here and telling us why he hasnt sent the new calibrations.
Jeff I will be sending this by email but I am going to need to buy a set of injectors from you for the turbo upgrade and im going to need a different tune. I will send you the detalis via e-mail and sorry for my last angry e-mail but I am a bit stuck :D
Jeff I will be sending this by email but I am going to need to buy a set of injectors from you for the turbo upgrade and im going to need a different tune. I will send you the detalis via e-mail and sorry for my last angry e-mail but I am a bit stuck :D
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Was just out trying my new map, haven't had time to do my manual logging yet, but am I imagining things... I'm 99% sure the sound of the car is different, it sounds a bit more aggressive/wankel'ish. Could the difference in exhaust temp. do that?
Which brings me to thought number two. The engine bay and exhaust tip area both feel noticably hotter. I guess I should log "by hand" and see if it's cat-killing values, cause I can't use that for long in that case
Would have to send off for new maps then.
Just curious about the exhaust note (I have a Mazdaspeed exhaust btw)
Which brings me to thought number two. The engine bay and exhaust tip area both feel noticably hotter. I guess I should log "by hand" and see if it's cat-killing values, cause I can't use that for long in that case
Would have to send off for new maps then.Just curious about the exhaust note
(I have a Mazdaspeed exhaust btw)
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Was just out trying my new map, haven't had time to do my manual logging yet, but am I imagining things... I'm 99% sure the sound of the car is different, it sounds a bit more aggressive/wankel'ish. Could the difference in exhaust temp. do that?
Which brings me to thought number two. The engine bay and exhaust tip area both feel noticably hotter. I guess I should log "by hand" and see if it's cat-killing values, cause I can't use that for long in that case Would have to send off for new maps then.
Just curious about the exhaust note (I have a Mazdaspeed exhaust btw)
Which brings me to thought number two. The engine bay and exhaust tip area both feel noticably hotter. I guess I should log "by hand" and see if it's cat-killing values, cause I can't use that for long in that case
Would have to send off for new maps then.Just curious about the exhaust note
(I have a Mazdaspeed exhaust btw)
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I would love to, unfortunately I'm stuck with having to have a cat. So I'm going to an RP supercat to at least free up some flow. It's not ideal but several people are running FI with the RP supercat, so it should do the trick.
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If it's been 10 days drop a message but otherwise hang tight. He's got to get the AP's from COBB, load on the maps and then ship them to you.
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quick ap noob question. ive read like the last fifty pages and the first few. j/w if ordered my my ap in dec. having a cai and cat back also ignition solution. when i get my ap. will it be plug and play or am i gonna have to download new maps and what not. thanks for your help.
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quick ap noob question. ive read like the last fifty pages and the first few. j/w if ordered my my ap in dec. having a cai and cat back also ignition solution. when i get my ap. will it be plug and play or am i gonna have to download new maps and what not. thanks for your help.
All instructions are there. You need to get a datalogger so you can data log your car and send the info to MM with the current map you are using to get a custom tuned one for your car.
dudelogger (http://www.efidude.com) or grab the Cobb Race beta and log with it.
I've used sCANalyser too but it's pretty buggy compared to the EFIDude appliance. Race has been causing bluescreens on my carpc so I can't provide much input there, except to say that if it had come out 6 months ago I probably wouldn't have bought sCANalyser or efidude.
I've used sCANalyser too but it's pretty buggy compared to the EFIDude appliance. Race has been causing bluescreens on my carpc so I can't provide much input there, except to say that if it had come out 6 months ago I probably wouldn't have bought sCANalyser or efidude.
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hey i just got my ap...i went and test drove it but i really cant tell the difference. i have mm custom map. is the performance upgrade enough to be felt cuz i cant tell. i do love the unit however, all the real time information, mpg and 0-60 and 1/4 mile stuff is awesome. but does anybody have any input on the power output? thanks, please dont flame me for askin a stupid question, i just need some input
