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My little project - IS200 Turbo

My little project - IS200 Turbo

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toxo
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28-10-2018, 07:16 AM
Dan_Turism0 awesome i didn't know you are standalone now I thought you had to retain the stock ecu for the gauges?

Who says you can't do both?

Waiting for details Stevie... Wink
toxo
28-10-2018, 07:16 AM #1,221

Dan_Turism0 awesome i didn't know you are standalone now I thought you had to retain the stock ecu for the gauges?

Who says you can't do both?

Waiting for details Stevie... Wink

Stoney
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28-10-2018, 07:39 AM
toxo Who says you can't do both?

Waiting for details Stevie... Wink

Most people would run both, I think. Though Steve mentioned the stock ECUs being REPLACED. I think that is what Dan was questioning.

[Image: tempsig2.jpg]
Confusedad: It was a tough call to make, but the Supercharged IS200 is being retired. Confusedad:
Stoney
28-10-2018, 07:39 AM #1,222

toxo Who says you can't do both?

Waiting for details Stevie... Wink

Most people would run both, I think. Though Steve mentioned the stock ECUs being REPLACED. I think that is what Dan was questioning.


[Image: tempsig2.jpg]
Confusedad: It was a tough call to make, but the Supercharged IS200 is being retired. Confusedad:

steviewevie
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12-11-2018, 03:04 AM
The rumours of my demise were greatly exaggerated, yes I am still alive Big Grin

I will post some proper updates and pics when I get a chance. Dyno graphs too. For now, just to clarify, yes the stock ECU has been removed completely, and I have a Syvecs S6GP running everything.

Gauges were fine to get working again, except for the water temp gauge, so I have a Defi gauge to give me that info. Fuel gauge and rev counter were no problem.

The stock immobiliser is operated through the stock ECU, so I had to install a third party alarm/immobiliser to be compliant with insurance requirements (i.e. my insurers need me to have a Thatcham immobiliser).

As I said, I do intend to post some proper updates and full details, along with issues that were hit and solved along the way. Just wanted to answer some of the questions raised.

[Image: Sig-enginebay.jpg]
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
steviewevie
12-11-2018, 03:04 AM #1,223

The rumours of my demise were greatly exaggerated, yes I am still alive Big Grin

I will post some proper updates and pics when I get a chance. Dyno graphs too. For now, just to clarify, yes the stock ECU has been removed completely, and I have a Syvecs S6GP running everything.

Gauges were fine to get working again, except for the water temp gauge, so I have a Defi gauge to give me that info. Fuel gauge and rev counter were no problem.

The stock immobiliser is operated through the stock ECU, so I had to install a third party alarm/immobiliser to be compliant with insurance requirements (i.e. my insurers need me to have a Thatcham immobiliser).

As I said, I do intend to post some proper updates and full details, along with issues that were hit and solved along the way. Just wanted to answer some of the questions raised.


[Image: Sig-enginebay.jpg]
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !

Rabster
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12-11-2018, 03:31 AM
looking forward to reading some more mate be good to have some full updates on this model as the thread shows it in great details from day one Smile



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12-11-2018, 03:31 AM #1,224

looking forward to reading some more mate be good to have some full updates on this model as the thread shows it in great details from day one Smile




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FirebirdPhil
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12-11-2018, 03:37 AM
But in the mean time: :merrychristmas:

"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
12-11-2018, 03:37 AM #1,225

But in the mean time: :merrychristmas:


"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"

Sparkystav
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12-11-2018, 05:20 AM
sounds good mate

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Sparkystav
12-11-2018, 05:20 AM #1,226

sounds good mate


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steviewevie
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7,993
05-01-2019, 01:14 AM
Right, time to get the ball rolling again here. I am going to bring this thread up to date with the work that was done on my car last year, plus what I am doing it to the moment (other stuff than the ECU).

As you will see from some of my previous posts, my turbo install with the e-Manage Ultimate was sometimes good, but sometimes irritating. This wasn't the fault of the e-Manage, but more an issue of it being a piggyback setup. The e-Manage was setup with a perfectly good map (well, two maps actually, see my previous post about switching between two maps on the fly), but sometimes it seemed like the stock ECU decided to do something a bit different, and the e-Manage couldn't cope with that (nor would any piggyback ECU).

For those not familiar with how this setup works, what the e-Manage was doing was sitting between the stock Lexus ECU and the engine. So when the stock ECU called for a certain amount of fuel, for example, the e-Manage could adjust this and put more/less fuel in. Similarly with the ignition timing. But with a fixed map, if the stock ECU changed its behaviur, then the e-Manage would just carry on as normal and suddenly things could go a bit weird (e.g. stalling or running a bit rough).

I had been trying to just live with the issues, but I decided to investigate the options for a standalone ECU. A standalone ECU would have full control of the engine, with no interference from elsewhere, so it should be able to provide a more driveable solution. There were potential downsides though, not least the cost/complexity/time for such an exercise. Was it really worth it ?

[Image: Sig-enginebay.jpg]
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
steviewevie
05-01-2019, 01:14 AM #1,227

Right, time to get the ball rolling again here. I am going to bring this thread up to date with the work that was done on my car last year, plus what I am doing it to the moment (other stuff than the ECU).

As you will see from some of my previous posts, my turbo install with the e-Manage Ultimate was sometimes good, but sometimes irritating. This wasn't the fault of the e-Manage, but more an issue of it being a piggyback setup. The e-Manage was setup with a perfectly good map (well, two maps actually, see my previous post about switching between two maps on the fly), but sometimes it seemed like the stock ECU decided to do something a bit different, and the e-Manage couldn't cope with that (nor would any piggyback ECU).

For those not familiar with how this setup works, what the e-Manage was doing was sitting between the stock Lexus ECU and the engine. So when the stock ECU called for a certain amount of fuel, for example, the e-Manage could adjust this and put more/less fuel in. Similarly with the ignition timing. But with a fixed map, if the stock ECU changed its behaviur, then the e-Manage would just carry on as normal and suddenly things could go a bit weird (e.g. stalling or running a bit rough).

I had been trying to just live with the issues, but I decided to investigate the options for a standalone ECU. A standalone ECU would have full control of the engine, with no interference from elsewhere, so it should be able to provide a more driveable solution. There were potential downsides though, not least the cost/complexity/time for such an exercise. Was it really worth it ?


[Image: Sig-enginebay.jpg]
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !

Stoney
Posting Freak
2,117
05-01-2019, 01:35 AM
Was it? Smile

Should be running sweet now then? Mind you, those Syvecs beasties cost more than my car!
Edited 16-02-2012, 11:11 AM by Stoney.

[Image: tempsig2.jpg]
Confusedad: It was a tough call to make, but the Supercharged IS200 is being retired. Confusedad:
Stoney
05-01-2019, 01:35 AM #1,228

Was it? Smile

Should be running sweet now then? Mind you, those Syvecs beasties cost more than my car!


[Image: tempsig2.jpg]
Confusedad: It was a tough call to make, but the Supercharged IS200 is being retired. Confusedad:

Almost Finished
Senior Member
462
05-01-2019, 01:41 AM
Good news Stevie , hope you are happy with your car now :thumbup:
Almost Finished
05-01-2019, 01:41 AM #1,229

Good news Stevie , hope you are happy with your car now :thumbup:

steviewevie
Posting Freak
7,993
05-01-2019, 04:17 AM
Yes, I'm very happy with it now. But I have a *lot* more detail to fill in, between then and now !

I wanted to make a start on posting the info, only just started, might be a bit piecemeal though !

[Image: Sig-enginebay.jpg]
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
steviewevie
05-01-2019, 04:17 AM #1,230

Yes, I'm very happy with it now. But I have a *lot* more detail to fill in, between then and now !

I wanted to make a start on posting the info, only just started, might be a bit piecemeal though !


[Image: Sig-enginebay.jpg]
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !

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