MS2e Trigger Angle Issue/Error
#1
MS2e Trigger Angle Issue/Error
Sup fellas,
i am running a 99 miata bp with a 4/1 CAS from a Protege BP05, wasted spark 1.6 coilpack, ms2 with 3.1.1 firmware. Timing lines up correctly (with timing light) It runs fine currently with ignition settings:
Can i reduce my trigger angle to the "+/-20 limit" by twisting the CAS or what do you guys suggest? I tried 4g63 mode and it did not work. Please help out, i want to make sure i'm not leaving anything on the table by upgrading to the latest firmware.
Thanks in advance,
Jon
i am running a 99 miata bp with a 4/1 CAS from a Protege BP05, wasted spark 1.6 coilpack, ms2 with 3.1.1 firmware. Timing lines up correctly (with timing light) It runs fine currently with ignition settings:
- 4/1 CAS
- no prediction
- trigger angle=75 degrees
- trigger return=50 degrees
Can i reduce my trigger angle to the "+/-20 limit" by twisting the CAS or what do you guys suggest? I tried 4g63 mode and it did not work. Please help out, i want to make sure i'm not leaving anything on the table by upgrading to the latest firmware.
Thanks in advance,
Jon
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The 4g63 config from DIY auto should work. I would verify the cam timing or look for a donor CAS to test. Did you do a timing belt at some point?
as a side note, I ran into the +/- 20 limit with a non standard crank trigger on a VVT. I basically had to build my own decoder to get the darn thing to work with the VVT CMP.
as a side note, I ran into the +/- 20 limit with a non standard crank trigger on a VVT. I basically had to build my own decoder to get the darn thing to work with the VVT CMP.
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I checked engine timing with cyl1 plug out and everything is spot on. The only way to get the trigger angle under 20 was to retard the CAS all the way, a few mm past the bolt hole that holds the CAS to the head.(see pic). Can changing the trigger return angle help any?
I have a 99(I think, not sure) CAS but it does not output clean room signal, it goes from 0 to 150ish rpm, back and forth, no in between. Are there pots I can tune to get a clean signal?
Are you sure 4g63 mode will work with 4/1 CAS on wasted spark? I tried it yesterday but it didn't work.
I have a 99(I think, not sure) CAS but it does not output clean room signal, it goes from 0 to 150ish rpm, back and forth, no in between. Are there pots I can tune to get a clean signal?
Are you sure 4g63 mode will work with 4/1 CAS on wasted spark? I tried it yesterday but it didn't work.
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The 4G63 config will not work with the 4/1 CAS, however if that newer CAS is from a Miata, you do need to use the 4G63 mode, and set the ignition input capture setting correctly (try both settings).
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Ok, just pulled up an old 3.4.2 project, it looks like there are similar options. Is using this 4/1 CAS common? What are other people doing?
So using the high speed loggers, I created a profile that works with a totally different crank trigger and the stock miata VVT CMP, which is a bit wonky. I would think you would be able to do something similar. To go this route, you do need to be able to look at and interpret high speed data in the TS window, and possibly in another program like excel. Are you comfortable doing this? Can you read code? You can look at the source code to gain insight. The ms3pro manual has a pretty decent guide on how to setup non-standard triggers.
So using the high speed loggers, I created a profile that works with a totally different crank trigger and the stock miata VVT CMP, which is a bit wonky. I would think you would be able to do something similar. To go this route, you do need to be able to look at and interpret high speed data in the TS window, and possibly in another program like excel. Are you comfortable doing this? Can you read code? You can look at the source code to gain insight. The ms3pro manual has a pretty decent guide on how to setup non-standard triggers.
#8
4/1 CAS is what comes on non Miata BP motors. I think the easiest route is to use a Miata CAS or stay on the same 3.1.1 firmware. My bp4w head is non vvt, forgot to specify.
Is there anyway to clean up the signal from this 99 Miata CAS (tuning pots, etc) or is it pretty much junk? What year Miata CAS is best recommended if I have to replace the ones I have?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Jon
Is there anyway to clean up the signal from this 99 Miata CAS (tuning pots, etc) or is it pretty much junk? What year Miata CAS is best recommended if I have to replace the ones I have?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Jon
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Ok I'm stumped.
Put the Miata CAS in, great rpm signal, no start.
ignition settings were (used DIYautotune):
Mode:4g63
Trigger angle:0
1st deriv prediction
Falling edge
Changed back to my Mazda protege 4/1 CAS
Ignition settings:
Mode:4/1 CAS
Trigger angle:35
Return angle:50
No prediction
Rising edge
Started right up. However, I can't get the trigger angle under 20, the CAS is physically all the way retarded (rotation-wise) and the lowest trigger angle I could get to was 35, which will not allow me to run the latest firmware 3.4.2, gives me a config error, so for now I'm still on 3.1.1
Any ideas anyone?
Put the Miata CAS in, great rpm signal, no start.
ignition settings were (used DIYautotune):
Mode:4g63
Trigger angle:0
1st deriv prediction
Falling edge
Changed back to my Mazda protege 4/1 CAS
Ignition settings:
Mode:4/1 CAS
Trigger angle:35
Return angle:50
No prediction
Rising edge
Started right up. However, I can't get the trigger angle under 20, the CAS is physically all the way retarded (rotation-wise) and the lowest trigger angle I could get to was 35, which will not allow me to run the latest firmware 3.4.2, gives me a config error, so for now I'm still on 3.1.1
Any ideas anyone?
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Couldn't get it to start with the miata CAS, only stumbles and backfires, so I didn't shoot the timing light. I'll try and play with the trigger angle in the settings to see if I can get it to start with the Miata CAS.
Jon
Thanks in advance for your help.
- Does the 99 bp4w head, non VVT have anything to do with it?
- Why does tunerstudio limit +/-20 for trigger angle on the new firmware, but not on 3.1.1?
- Is it worth it to upgrade to 3.4.2?
Jon
Thanks in advance for your help.
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For standard triggers wheels (ie anything non-generic wheel), the latest firmware versions have the wheel such that the timing is almost correct with an offset of 0. Going by that, +/-20 should be well enough to get your timing correct.Of course, the downside is that if there's some weirdness like say, using a CAS from a different car that happens to fit in your engine, then you may be out of luck.
Disable the injectors and the ignition, and try cranking for some time and see what you get in the composite logger with the Miata CAS. The 3.4.2 has some improvements which make the upgrade worthwhile, including much improved throttle response.
Disable the injectors and the ignition, and try cranking for some time and see what you get in the composite logger with the Miata CAS. The 3.4.2 has some improvements which make the upgrade worthwhile, including much improved throttle response.
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Fired up with the Miata cas by switching the plug wires on the coils. I could tell by the backfires I was getting in the intake.
My 4/1 cas was running with the plug wires/spark outputs swapped I guess?? Shrug
Everything is good now, firmware updated, timing is dead on with timing light.
Thanks,
Jon
My 4/1 cas was running with the plug wires/spark outputs swapped I guess?? Shrug
Everything is good now, firmware updated, timing is dead on with timing light.
Thanks,
Jon
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