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2) DataMite 4 Now Measures Spark Advance Our
popular Dyno DataMite data loggers have converted over 1000 dynos to modern
electronics and software. Now we've added a new feature rarely found in
dyno electronics, the ability to measure spark advance during a dyno run.
This new feature is only available on the DataMite 4 using the Enterprise
Edition of the dyno software.
Spark Timing is one of the most
critical settings to obtain maximum engine performance; too little
and you loose power, too much and you loose power and risk detonation,
preignition, and engine damage.
You may think you can check the timing at, say, 3000 RPM before your dyno test
with a timing light and then assume it is staying constant, or
advancing like it should. But when you can actually measure it, now you
can be sure. Perhaps it looks good at 3000 RPM with your timing light, but
you get to 5000 RPM and it is jumping (called spark scatter) +/- 4 degrees (an 8
degree spread). That is certainly useful information, especially if you
are running into detonation and/or preignition problems.
The graph below shows OBD2 Spark Advance and Measured Spark
Advance. You will also notice that the
Measured Spark Advance matches the OBD2 spark advance very closely with these
exceptions:
- The measured Spark Advance measures the changes much more quickly, some of
which is because OBD2 readings are only captured every 0.1
second, but the Measured Spark Advance is recorded every 0.02 seconds (50 times
a second).
- The measured Spark Advance measures the actual spark advance.
The OBD2 readings are what the engine controller thinks the spark advance
should be.
for more details on Measuring Spark Advance.
to contact us for updating your dyno system to add this feature. Be sure to include
your full name and billing address in this email so we can find you in our
database.
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3) Flow Bench Automatic Valve Opener Movie We've added
some new movies of our Automatic Valve Opener working with our
Port Flow
Analyzer software to completely automate flow bench testing.
for the Valve Opener movie.
for more info on our Valve Opener.
for more info on our Port Flow Analyzer software.
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4) New Dyno Controller Option for SuperFlow tm We're
continuing to improve our Dyno
Controllers. We've now add an option to add our control and actuator
to SuperFlow tm dyno water valves. This lets you add our
control and data logger to your SuperFlow tm dyno, and not change any
of your water plumbing.
Optional SuperFlow tm Actuator part# DT4-WBCSF
click image to enlarge
If you need dyno control for your eddy current, water brake or hydraulic
pump, engine only or chassis (rolling road) dyno, check out our line of
affordable controllers.
for Dyno Controller movies.
for more info on our Dyno Controllers.
for more info on our Dyno DataMite data acquisition software and hardware.
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5) PRI Trade Show, Indianapolis, Coming in December We're exhibiting at the Best and Biggest racing products trade show in the world,
the Performance Racing Industry trade show in Indianapolis, Dec 10-12.
We're in nearly the same location as last year, but in a double booth # 134, so check their
website floor plan, and be sure to register to
attend ahead of time.
to find us on the PRI Trade Show floor.
to visit the PRI Trade Show home page for more info and to arrange to attend the
show.
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6) Media Coverage: Circle Track Log Book We
announced some new Plus features in our Circle
Track Log Book program in the June newsletter, which got picked up by the
November issue of Speedway
Illustrated, page 66. Some of the Plus Version's added features
include:
1) Keeping detailed records
and history of particular components, like tires, shocks, engine, etc.
These records can include part number, source, flags for maintenance, when
expected back from maintenance, and more.
for PDF on Component Details Features.
2) Letting you record
picture files for you records to keep track of modifications, "winners
circle" pics, etc.
click image to enlarge it to see picture file features
3) Letting you make reports
of up to 8 particular records for a certain range of records, or all
records. In addition, you can specify up to "user defined"
fields as a Cost or Expense field. When you make reports of these fields,
the columns are totaled up, so you can create expense reports over a certain
period of time.
click image to enlarge it to see screen to create custom reports
click image to enlarge it to see example of an Expense Report
The standard Circle Track Log Book is $149.95, but it does not include any of
these features. The Circle Track Log Book Plus is $249.95.
If you already own the standard
Circle Track Log Book and want to add the 5 Plus version features, the cost is
$125. Because this is an "upgrade", you will have to call in
your order so we can verify you own the standard version, to
248-473-9230.
If you already own the Circle
Track Log Book Plus, this is a free update. Just install the demo version
directly over the top of your existing version. When asked, select to do a
Refresh installation instead of a Complete (typical) installation.
for the full details of the Circle Track Log Book, standard and Plus
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7) Last September's Newsletter Here are the topics covered in our
previous newsletter. If you would like another copy of September 2015's
newsletter (or any previous newsletter) for detail on these topics, visit our website at: Performance
Trends Newsletters
- Another
Engine Log Book 'Plus' Feature Released
- Weather Wiz now does Mechanical Fuel Injection
- Updated Shock Dyno Movies
-
PRI Trade Show, Indianapolis, Coming in December
-
Ron Sutton's Suspension Tuning Workshops
- Last August's Newsletter
click image to enlarge 
to see all the new features in v1.1B. 
