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    OBS 5.3 Tune help....very low speed idle surge

    Afternoon, folks.... I just bought a 1995 OBS truck with an DBC 5.3, 243 heads, Truck Norris cam, TBSS intake, 102mm TB, 4L60E

    I'm not new to the forum, but I'm finally at the point where I'd like to learn/understand HPT for my own stuff...... Ordered a Prolink and wideband so I can get started....


    So the truck drives good, idles fine but I am having a low speed surge coming to a stop that I would like to work out. Seems to happen in the 3-4 mph range... I've posted the tune that is in the truck and a log that I got today. There doesn't appear to be any huge timing jumps while it surges and as soon as it comes to a stop, it idles fine.... I also run into an issue where it likes to die when shifting from reverse to drive... From reading, that could maybe be idle advance timing?

    I want to learn and am a newb, so don't burn me at the stake... Could just use a little guidance on where to start.


    Appreciate the help.
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    Look at ECM2130 and ECM 2131.

    The reason the timing is staying static is because Throttle Cracker is in play.
    As soon as you hit 2mph (ECM 2131) it goes from using ECM12610 table to letting the PCM start controlling idle again with IAC/Spark. At 10mph (ECM2130) Throttle cracker is active again.

    Anytime Throttle Cracker or Throttle Follower is active then idle control is inactive.
    ECM 12644 and ECM12645 are quite aggressive.

    Looking at your datalog LTIT Gear and LTIT PN are pulling out a substantial amount of airflow.

    Spark tables are crazy high unless your running 8.5 compression and 116 octane gas.
    What injectors are in it? 12613412?

    None of the injector data tables make any sense.

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    Also its running in SD Mode and VE table numbers are crazy high so id check fuel pressure before going any further.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RDF1 View Post
    Look at ECM2130 and ECM 2131.

    The reason the timing is staying static is because Throttle Cracker is in play.
    As soon as you hit 2mph (ECM 2131) it goes from using ECM12610 table to letting the PCM start controlling idle again with IAC/Spark. At 10mph (ECM2130) Throttle cracker is active again.

    Anytime Throttle Cracker or Throttle Follower is active then idle control is inactive.
    ECM 12644 and ECM12645 are quite aggressive.

    Looking at your datalog LTIT Gear and LTIT PN are pulling out a substantial amount of airflow.

    Spark tables are crazy high unless your running 8.5 compression and 116 octane gas.
    What injectors are in it? 12613412?

    None of the injector data tables make any sense.

    Thanks for the reply.

    Injectors are 32lb LS2 injectors from what I gathered from a cross reference. I'll do some research on how to adjust tables

    Truck is speed density. Fuel pressure holds steady at 58lbs.

    Would raising the TC disable speed help the surging issue, for now?

    On the overspeed/underspeed timing, should I halve it as a good starting point?


    Lots of tables, just trying to wrap my head around it before just jumping in. But eager to learn... I'm not trying to be a pro, but want to be good enough to mess with my own stuff...


    Again, thanks for the reply.

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    Quote Originally Posted by danieltexpd View Post
    I want to learn and am a newb, so don't burn me at the stake... .
    The following list really helps us, help you:

    Vehicle make/model/year
    Tune AND data log
    Engine/size
    Axle gear ratio / tire size
    Computer and operating system used
    Type of heads (317/243)
    Transmission
    Torque convertor stall
    intake manifold
    Intake tube / air filter
    MAP part number
    MAF part number
    Injector part number
    cam used (link to specs)
    exhaust type (long tube headers, no cats, straight piped)
    pictures of engine
    pistons
    compression
    throttle body type, size and DBW/DBC
    Fuel pressure at idle and while driving
    fuel system type, FPR, pump size, returnless or no
    ect ect

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    Quote Originally Posted by danieltexpd View Post
    Thanks for the reply.

    Injectors are 32lb LS2 injectors from what I gathered from a cross reference. I'll do some research on how to adjust tables

    Truck is speed density. Fuel pressure holds steady at 58lbs.

    Would raising the TC disable speed help the surging issue, for now?

    On the overspeed/underspeed timing, should I halve it as a good starting point?


    Lots of tables, just trying to wrap my head around it before just jumping in. But eager to learn... I'm not trying to be a pro, but want to be good enough to mess with my own stuff...


    Again, thanks for the reply.
    So what is the injector part number?

    If it is 12569113 Car LS2 injectors then the data is way off.

    There is also a truck LS2 injector 19421333 and its not even close to the data you have.

    Fuel pressure holds steady at 58psi even at 4000 rpms and wide open throttle?

    Yea you can bandaid it by raising the TC Enable/Disable speeds by 20mph.

    Copy factory spark idle Under/Over speed tables is a good place to start.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RDF1 View Post
    So what is the injector part number?

    If it is 12569113 Car LS2 injectors then the data is way off.

    There is also a truck LS2 injector 19421333 and its not even close to the data you have.

    Fuel pressure holds steady at 58psi even at 4000 rpms and wide open throttle?

    Yea you can bandaid it by raising the TC Enable/Disable speeds by 20mph.

    Copy factory spark idle Under/Over speed tables is a good place to start.

    The guy used Amazon LS2 "car" injectors... These here...https://www.amazon.com/Injectors-028...d_i=B07T9J47Z3

    As far as where he got the fuel injector tables, I have no idea....


    I'll make the changes you suggested and see if it cleans it up.

    Thanks!

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    I would throw those away.
    Better injectors can be had for cheap enough.
    Look for some LMG's 12594512

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    Here is the car data if you just wanted to try it.
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