The Cormaro......

[Jim Nilsen]

I have been struggling with an ACCEL DFI system for a long long time and have finally made it over the hump, and it will rev up like it is supposed to.

ACCEL finally stepped up to the plate last December and delivered on the promise to make it right. I can finally say good things about them after today.

I almost gave up more than once and looking back I still wonder how I did it.

I am going to start posting more here and if I get off my butt with my camera I hope to get things together to get a feature going.

For those who know everything from Pro-Touring that has gone on it's been a long time, but for those who keep themselves here I hope you enjoy what is to come.

[GregWeld]

Jim --

I was an "early" adopter of the Accel system.... and had NOTHING BUT trouble with their stuff --- failed dual sync distributors -- the WORST tech help in the entire world... and a whole bunch of IDIOTS recommended as "trained" Accel tuners...

They have upgraded their system (I own two of their Gen 7 ECMS - ONE as a back up for when the other POS fails)... I've rewired the DUAL SYNC to get rid of their too stiff / too thin connections... and found a great tuner in Bob Ream (I had to tow to Phoenix to get 'er done right!)... at Imagine Injection.

I wil say - once it's right - it works like a champ. In fact - just today - I fired off the Nomad without touching the gas pedal - and it's been sitting for 3 months or so (on a battery tender)... and just purred. So would I do it all again -- OH HELL YEAH... but next time -- I'll give FAST my business.

[waynieZ]

Jim glad to hear its finnally straightened out. Now all you need is some 70 degree weather to drive it in. lol

[Jim Nilsen]

Originally Posted by waynieZ

Jim glad to hear its finnally straightened out. Now all you need is some 70 degree weather to drive it in. lol

I'll take 45 degrees and clear roads as soon as it gets here. I was driving up until Dec. 2nd and 38 degrees when I went for the tune at Schwartz Performance. The car creates enough heat and is air tight enough to be comfortable in a good coat. All with no heater and the vent windows can keep the frost off with no problem as I learned 30 years ago when the heater went out in the middle of winter in my other 67.

I'm still working on a defroster setup that will solve my clear windshield problem. I just don't want it to weigh anything which is the problem.

70 degrees would be a day to skip off work and go looking for everyone I can to go for a ride. I don't know too many friends that like the colder ride,lol.

Thanks for the encouragement, it just snowed another 8" and is drifting everywhere.

[Jim Nilsen]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Jim --

I was an "early" adopter of the Accel system.... and had NOTHING BUT trouble with their stuff --- failed dual sync distributors -- the WORST tech help in the entire world... and a whole bunch of IDIOTS recommended as "trained" Accel tuners...

They have upgraded their system (I own two of their Gen 7 ECMS - ONE as a back up for when the other POS fails)... I've rewired the DUAL SYNC to get rid of their too stiff / too thin connections... and found a great tuner in Bob Ream (I had to tow to Phoenix to get 'er done right!)... at Imagine Injection.

I wil say - once it's right - it works like a champ. In fact - just today - I fired off the Nomad without touching the gas pedal - and it's been sitting for 3 months or so (on a battery tender)... and just purred. So would I do it all again -- OH HELL YEAH... but next time -- I'll give FAST my business.

I am looking to get a wide band o2 setup to put on and was wondering if what you think is the best one that will work for the $$$$ from your experience or research?

[Bow Tie 67]

Jim,

The NGK / AFX is the most accurate when used with the upgraded NTK sensor.

Here is a link to one: http://www.bmotorsports.com/shop/pro...roducts_id/582

[waynieZ]

Jim that snow is headed my way now, but I don't have the car so its not too bad. I'll just stay in the house nice and warm.

[Jim Nilsen]

Originally Posted by Bow Tie 67

Jim,

The NGK / AFX is the most accurate when used with the upgraded NTK sensor.

Here is a link to one: http://www.bmotorsports.com/shop/pro...roducts_id/582

Thanks Matt, I like the accuracy of that unit and almost bought it. I called Jeff Jasiek and asked about it and he too likes the NTK for what it can do but he told me that the accel won't interface with it and I could only use it as a tuning tool and the accel unti I found for the same price today ( other prices were from 500 to 700)and it will interface and control the DFI unit.

I am finding that I will be able to get the DFI to do what I want if I have the wideband. Learning to tune is something that I had envisioned to do from the start.

You have a package coming and it should be there by sat.


Thanks for the research. Look forward to getting together soon!

[Jim Nilsen]

I got my wideband today, it got here in 2 days instead of the 4-7 they said.

Now I have to get it in this weekend. I was playing around with the tune last night before I went to bed and couldn't fire it up until this afternoon. It is a bit better once it gets warmed up. I basically was playing around with the 3d ve table to get it more blended.

I am looking forward to being able to see the actual A/F ratio instead of the hego voltage.

I hope the install goes well.

[GregWeld]

Hope it does too Jim!!

Remember that you have toggle settings for the O2 sensors...

There is also a "range" of fuel add and subtract that you can set...