Can a BIG cam Cold Start & drive like stock
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Can a big cam (MS4) be tuned to cold start and immediately drive like a stock cam or do I have to wait a bit and allow it to warm up a bit no matter how good a tune?
Just need to know this before I go nuts trying to make the "impossible" tune.
RIght now, I have my MS4 cammed Ls1 starting immediately drops a bit and finds immediate idle but needs to warm up before I start driving or it surges.
Car is M6 trans eqipped.
To get the cold start where it is now, I have reaised the idle speeds from cold start to 1100 rpm, raised the VE while cranking by 10% and raised the complete Main VE table by 5%.
The warm/hot restarts are similar to the cold starts but I can drive off a bit earlier.
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Just need to know this before I go nuts trying to make the "impossible" tune.
RIght now, I have my MS4 cammed Ls1 starting immediately drops a bit and finds immediate idle but needs to warm up before I start driving or it surges.
Car is M6 trans eqipped.
To get the cold start where it is now, I have reaised the idle speeds from cold start to 1100 rpm, raised the VE while cranking by 10% and raised the complete Main VE table by 5%.
The warm/hot restarts are similar to the cold starts but I can drive off a bit earlier.
TIA
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Thanks for the suggestions!
So does that mean if I tweak it enough, I can get this cam to drive immediately from a cold start just like stock?
What suggestions do you have for the after start enrichment?
I have raisled the base idle speed to 1200 rpm at lower temps and does help.
Should it be more?
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So does that mean if I tweak it enough, I can get this cam to drive immediately from a cold start just like stock?
What suggestions do you have for the after start enrichment?
I have raisled the base idle speed to 1200 rpm at lower temps and does help.
Should it be more?
Thanks!
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What software are you using? Yes, you can get the warm up down by logging running airflow in gear from a cold start. Just as a side note, when warmed up what are your IAC counts? With the proper enrichment, spark, desair, and position of the TB set screw you should be able to get her dialed in.
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THIS MAYBE
BUT I ALSO HAVE THE MS4 CAMSHAFT AND I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE MAP SENSOR SETTING A P0106 CODE. HOW CAN I HELP THIS BECAUSE IF I AM CORRECT I THINK IT IS BECAUSE THE CAM IS SO BIG AND THERE IS NO VACUUM AT IDLE, SO THAT IS WHY IT IS SETTING THE CODE. NEED HELP TRYING TO TUNE BUT CAN'T BECAUSE OF CODE SETTING THROWING OFF THE PARAMETERS TO GETTING IT TUNED!!!
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Originally Posted by 2QUICK4U -WS6
THIS MAYBE
BUT I ALSO HAVE THE MS4 CAMSHAFT AND I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE MAP SENSOR SETTING A P0106 CODE. HOW CAN I HELP THIS BECAUSE IF I AM CORRECT I THINK IT IS BECAUSE THE CAM IS SO BIG AND THERE IS NO VACUUM AT IDLE, SO THAT IS WHY IT IS SETTING THE CODE. NEED HELP TRYING TO TUNE BUT CAN'T BECAUSE OF CODE SETTING THROWING OFF THE PARAMETERS TO GETTING IT TUNED!!! ![Cry](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_cry.gif)
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Originally Posted by Frost
+1, regardless of the tune, you NEED TO LET IT WARM THOSE [valve] SPRINGS UP. With a cam that large I would *never* fire it right up and run of cold.
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Originally Posted by Doc
What software are you using? Yes, you can get the warm up down by logging running airflow in gear from a cold start. Just as a side note, when warmed up what are your IAC counts? With the proper enrichment, spark, desair, and position of the TB set screw you should be able to get her dialed in.
My car is a manual M6, so no issues with it in gear.
Any suggestions as to what is a good starting point for spark advance?
TIA
P.S. I do not experience a MAP sensor code.
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Originally Posted by foff667
it'll operate properly, but wont throw that code.
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MY WHOLE OBJECTIVE IS TO GET THE CAR TUNED SOMEWHAT UNTIL I GET TO THE DYNO!!!
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Originally Posted by 808ws6
I am running EFI live. I have to get back to you on the IAC counts.
My car is a manual M6, so no issues with it in gear.
Any suggestions as to what is a good starting point for spark advance?
TIA
P.S. I do not experience a MAP sensor code.
My car is a manual M6, so no issues with it in gear.
Any suggestions as to what is a good starting point for spark advance?
TIA
P.S. I do not experience a MAP sensor code.
Next, I'd change the IAC learning delay times. They're either {B4519} for pre-'01 cars or {B4504} & {B4505} for '01-'02 cars. A few other things you can do are found in this thread: http://forum.efilive.com/showthread.php?t=4661
As for timing, what area are you asking about? Idle, cruise, or WOT?
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Thanks for the suggestion and link, I'll check it out.
What is RAGIG and RAFIG?
How can I find that process so I can get that done first?
Thanks!
What is RAGIG and RAFIG?
How can I find that process so I can get that done first?
Thanks!
Originally Posted by SSpdDmon
Did you perform the RAGIG process from a cold start? If so, your desired idle airflow table (Engine>Idle>General) should be dialed in already. If not, you need to log RAFIG from a cold start and adjust that table. After that has been done, the next step is to adjust the throttle body set screw to bring IAC's close to 70 steps at a warm, steady idle. If it has low IAC steps, you need to open the set screw (or drill a slightly bigger hole). If they are high, you need to close the set screw some. Becareful, if you drill, not to over drill!
Next, I'd change the IAC learning delay times. They're either {B4519} for pre-'01 cars or {B4504} & {B4505} for '01-'02 cars. A few other things you can do are found in this thread: http://forum.efilive.com/showthread.php?t=4661
As for timing, what area are you asking about? Idle, cruise, or WOT?
Next, I'd change the IAC learning delay times. They're either {B4519} for pre-'01 cars or {B4504} & {B4505} for '01-'02 cars. A few other things you can do are found in this thread: http://forum.efilive.com/showthread.php?t=4661
As for timing, what area are you asking about? Idle, cruise, or WOT?
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Originally Posted by 808ws6
Thanks for the suggestion and link, I'll check it out.
What is RAGIG and RAFIG?
How can I find that process so I can get that done first?
Thanks!
What is RAGIG and RAFIG?
How can I find that process so I can get that done first?
Thanks!
RAGIG = Typo
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GM.IAC_LTD_DMA = LTIT In Gear A/C Off
GM.IAC_STD_DMA = STIT In Gear A/C Off
CALC.RAFIG = LTIT + STIT for In Gear
They are found under the Idle section in the logged .pids tab [F8].
You make a map to look like the Desired Idle Airflow table with 1 column and several rows for each ECT temp:
You highlight the entire table in the tuning software, right click, and select copy with labels. Then, when you go to make the map, you hit the paste with labels button on the rows tab and select the ECT pid. The way I create the single column is to reference it to RPMs and use the label ",8000" (yes, use the comma). The RAFIG is the data.
Add the results to the Desired Idle Airflow Table in the tune after logging from a cold start to a warm idle.
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Originally Posted by SSpdDmon
As for timing, what area are you asking about? Idle, cruise, or WOT?
As Frost pointed out, I have seen most posts suggesting the same range 21-28.
I also read your other post describing how LS1's do not need much spark hence your timing is set at 40* max and 25* at idle.
I am going to use the RAFIG map you just helped me make (BIG Thanks!) tomorrow after work. I live in Hawaii, apologies for the late replies, I am 5 hours behind you.
Do I perform your Idle Tuning tips AFTER I get my idle mixture control to stay in Open Loop (as asked in other post), or is it ok to do so now after RAFIG?
THanks again!