Rolling Road Result

[Al Milton]

Did the rolling road run yesterday at BD Engineering at Newington (near Sittingbourne).

 

This was the first time I have ever looked at the ECU (my own fault I know). The ECU didn't have the emissions map, so a quick e-mail to Richard at GBS soon got that sent over and downloaded to the ECU.

A check on the emissions showed the power map was spot on at 3000rpm, but way out on tickover for both CO & Hydrocarbons.

 

We then had a bit of a problem trying to switch to the emissions map, (the ECU appeared locked). So a quick call to GBS and a chat with Simon soon agreed that the best thing to do was adjust the fuelling slightly on tickover on the power map.

 

After a couple of adjustments (sorry it's all black magic and witchcraft), the emissions were well within the MOT pass. So bonus time!!

 

We then did a power map - just to be curious.

See dyno printout attached.Dyno Run.pdf

 

Needless to say I am very happy with the result. I'll never use the full range, but it's nice to know it's there.

 

I'd just like to say thanks to Richard and Simon at GBS for their help at short notice - sometimes we are quick to criticise but not so quick when it comes to providing positive feedback.

 

Also I'd recommend BD Engineering (01795 843980). If you are in Kent and need a session on a rolling road, then give Andy a call, i'm sure he'll be able to help.

 

Al

 

Edit: The emissions did pass MOT requirements.

Edited January 23, 2015 by Al Milton

[tractor]

that's some nice power

[Al Milton]

That's what I thought - didn't think it would be that much!

 

And to add to the smile factor, i've just had a call from he MOT station, the car went straight through

 

Happy days

[tractor]

what mods have you done to the engine

[Al Milton]

It's a 2 litre blacktop Zetec with the GBS inlet plenum & single throttle body and Emerald K6 ECU running the GBS power map.

Driving through the MT75 gearbox and 3.9 LSD

Edited January 23, 2015 by Al Milton

[tractor]

that is a good result then

[Bob Tucker]

Very nice Alan!

Good torque figure and very clean progression on the power.

Especially with just one throttle body.

Bob

[Al Milton]

Thanks Bob.

Andy at BD was impressed as well! He'd guessed at 150brake with the set up.

[Bob Tucker]

John (still building) will be using BD to set up his Zetec soon.

 

That sets him a pretty high target!

[Al Milton]

I think John is running twin webbers, so he'll be there or thereabouts.

But Johns car wins hands down on appearance - the pics are stunning!

 

He'll be in good hands with Andy

[Al Milton]

Thanks everyone

[Snapperpaul]

165 bhp

AT THE WHEELS

Impressive and I am happy to see the torque curve and the power curve cross at 5250

As it should

[Al Milton]

Hi Richard,

 

Hourly rate is c.£50 at BDE. It took a couple of hours.

 

Hope this helps

Al

[Guest robinj66]

Nice one Al.

[Bob Tucker]

Thats very good value....

most RR s charge £100 per hour.