Update to my BS3/Backfire issues...
Thread Starter
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 8,484
Likes: 0
From: Cecil County Raceway!!!
Update to my BS3/Backfire issues... I wanted to start a new thread and will be locking my old thread so people can learn and take preventative measures...
https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-in...ne-season.html
BS3 has been repaired. Also learned two nuggets of info relating to my problem which I want to share.
My problem was a blown out IAC and secondary chip. This is caused by charging a 16V system with it powered. I always try to kill the main power switch on the car when charging (everything including BS3 is on the switched side) but must've forgot it once. MAKE SURE YOU DON'T CHARGE 16V BATTERIES WITH THE BS3 POWERED
Coil dwell with 16V systems (including the Caspers volt booster) DO NOT USE MORE THAN 4ms DWELL TIME. Upping to 6ms dwell is a common thing done at these power levels, but this is only for 12V systems. If you use 16V battery or up the alt voltage to 16V at WOT via the casper volt booster then set max dwell to 4ms.
BS3 is adding this info to their FAQ section since it was definately not common knowledge until now...
https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-in...ne-season.html
BS3 has been repaired. Also learned two nuggets of info relating to my problem which I want to share.
My problem was a blown out IAC and secondary chip. This is caused by charging a 16V system with it powered. I always try to kill the main power switch on the car when charging (everything including BS3 is on the switched side) but must've forgot it once. MAKE SURE YOU DON'T CHARGE 16V BATTERIES WITH THE BS3 POWERED
Coil dwell with 16V systems (including the Caspers volt booster) DO NOT USE MORE THAN 4ms DWELL TIME. Upping to 6ms dwell is a common thing done at these power levels, but this is only for 12V systems. If you use 16V battery or up the alt voltage to 16V at WOT via the casper volt booster then set max dwell to 4ms.
BS3 is adding this info to their FAQ section since it was definately not common knowledge until now...
Thread Starter
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 8,484
Likes: 0
From: Cecil County Raceway!!!
you run the risk of burning up coils with that dwell and voltage...not hurting the box...just passing info from BS3 directly...
Default is 6ms though so I assume most people just leave it, just another thing to experiment with I guess..
Thread Starter
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 8,484
Likes: 0
From: Cecil County Raceway!!!
Who knows, I worked with high power RF systems for years and its amazing what a little EMI or a voltage spike here and there can do to electronics. A race car is not a friendly environment for electronics thats for sure. One spark on the battery terminal from an older transformer charger can hurt a lot of stuff..
I wanted to start a new thread and will be locking my old thread so people can learn and take preventative measures...
https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-in...ne-season.html
BS3 has been repaired. Also learned two nuggets of info relating to my problem which I want to share.
My problem was a blown out IAC and secondary chip. This is caused by charging a 16V system with it powered. I always try to kill the main power switch on the car when charging (everything including BS3 is on the switched side) but must've forgot it once. MAKE SURE YOU DON'T CHARGE 16V BATTERIES WITH THE BS3 POWERED
Coil dwell with 16V systems (including the Caspers volt booster) DO NOT USE MORE THAN 4ms DWELL TIME. Upping to 6ms dwell is a common thing done at these power levels, but this is only for 12V systems. If you use 16V battery or up the alt voltage to 16V at WOT via the casper volt booster then set max dwell to 4ms.
BS3 is adding this info to their FAQ section since it was definately not common knowledge until now...
https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-in...ne-season.html
BS3 has been repaired. Also learned two nuggets of info relating to my problem which I want to share.
My problem was a blown out IAC and secondary chip. This is caused by charging a 16V system with it powered. I always try to kill the main power switch on the car when charging (everything including BS3 is on the switched side) but must've forgot it once. MAKE SURE YOU DON'T CHARGE 16V BATTERIES WITH THE BS3 POWERED
Coil dwell with 16V systems (including the Caspers volt booster) DO NOT USE MORE THAN 4ms DWELL TIME. Upping to 6ms dwell is a common thing done at these power levels, but this is only for 12V systems. If you use 16V battery or up the alt voltage to 16V at WOT via the casper volt booster then set max dwell to 4ms.
BS3 is adding this info to their FAQ section since it was definately not common knowledge until now...
So when are you getting that thing back out on the track?
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 8,484
Likes: 0
From: Cecil County Raceway!!!
LS1 Tech Stories
The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked
Pouria Savadkouei
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP
Verdad Gallardo
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes
Verdad Gallardo
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power
Verdad Gallardo
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die
Verdad Gallardo
Five Reasons the Camaro Was the Most Pivotal Player in the Pony Car Wars 2.0
Brett Foote
10 Reasons the LS7 Is GM's Most Extreme Naturally Aspirated V8 Engine Ever
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 8,484
Likes: 0
From: Cecil County Raceway!!!
I never did (at least intentionally)...thats whats bugging me...I really think it was related to that faulty charger I had...at the time...I had my BS3 power wires hooked directly to battery per the instructions. after that incident...I moved them to the switched side of my kill switch...
Brian,
Good for you now you've found the problem. I'm sure you now have a renewed interest in your car. Sometimes problems like this can sure hurt the moral. Well at least you know you have some good friends here on the board that offered you some encouragement. Good luck getting into the 7's!!!
-Dave
Good for you now you've found the problem. I'm sure you now have a renewed interest in your car. Sometimes problems like this can sure hurt the moral. Well at least you know you have some good friends here on the board that offered you some encouragement. Good luck getting into the 7's!!!
-Dave
