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Obd2 data logging

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#1 · (Edited)
Obd2 data logging???????

I have a some input and some questions. I have Scanxl standard edition software on my laptop for clearing check engine lights at work, this software is really designed around ford and chevy, on either of these i can view and record full tables of spark timming by rpm and map, or rpm and maf. So i wanted to use this on a obd2 y8 civic so i can get a general view of a y8 timing map, record a few under light and heavy loads to be able to compile a perfect obd1 map for the y8, of coarse the map will be roughly 9* different when plugged into the s300 software but i thought this would be a great start. So my questions are as follows..... What cheap software does anyone know of that can do the same as the scanxl for honda, as far as compiling spark timing tables that can be used with a usb to obd2 cheap ass cable like i have, and can you data log from the CN2 port if a header is soldered in using hondalogger or equivelent. Im sure alot of people will appreciate this, as well as a lot will probably criticize. But This info should certainly help alot. Main focus in the program is spark table maping. the free one's do not off this and the ones that do that i have found, do not offer the support for honda.
 
#2 ·
Unfortunately, I don't know of any program that will do this. Innovate Motorsports has OBD2 datalogger that connects to the CAN port and logs with LogWorks, but I don't think it'll make tables for you. Of course, you can always go with this and write a MATLAB script or Excel VB script to compile a table.

One word of caution though - you really need to do all measurement with a constant water and intake air temperature. Otherwise, each data point will have a different fuel/ignition trim applied to it. This will be difficult for most people. You also need to do all your testing with the highest octane gas as you can find to make sure the ECU is running as close to MBT as possible. For the same reason, it's better to do the testing with a cooler running engine on a cold day. It's also better to do this with an engine that doesn't burn oil and doesn't have excessively valve lash.
 
#5 ·
There is a formula for intake temps vs enrichment, as far as engine temp vs ignition /fuel I think it wont be that bad, having a raw p2p timing map would be nice but still having just the output timing can be sufficient enough to plug in a obd1 ecu and make small adjustments in open loop till it feels good then let closed loop do its thing, either way should run 20% better at least vs running stock z6 maps on a y8, its mainly the ramp I'm curious about and when it levels off at, and what is the Max timing at 0"
 
#7 · (Edited)
So then we agree that the z6 map is not the correct way to run a y8, yes and no, if what you say is true then no one is warming up their obd1 controlled y8s correctly , but on the same note, carbs only had a choke LOL so without getting to crazy with technicalities, I'm just looking to plot a y8 timing output map from a p2p ecu in action, by knowing exactly what the timing at the crank is in light to heavy loads we can better help y8 members have a drivable n/a base map, just like the z6 and po8 maps givin in most tuning programs, its just plain retarded in my opinion that there is not one to be found online, yet hundreds of obd1 engine maps all over.