Question:
If I want to check the engine on the track, can I fasten my laptop in the car, then start the logging in the software and drive the car for about 15 minutes, then save the log on the computer. Is it then possible to analyse the log and then verify the mapping without a Lambda?
Answer:
Without the reference of lambda, the information you would get would not tell you whether the engine mixture is rich or lean. The kind of information you are able to log is useful for fault finding e.g. if a misfire occurs and is related to an engine sensor. If you want to be sure the mixture is correct, then potentially the cheapest option is an Innovate system as these are easily available on the internet for a cost of around £250. You could either log it as a standalone using its own analysing software (depending on level of unit you buy) or with the correct calibration in the ECU, log it within the laptop.
All this is worthwhile, but involves a lot of time and effort on your part and cost involving buying the equipment and setting the ECU up with calibrations to suit. Then either you need to analyse the data or you would need to send the data to me, which again obviously involves more cost.
Our advice would be to take your car to one of our Approved Mapping Agents to be mapped professionally, they would have all the necessary equipment.
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