Using Dashhawk for the first time

[boogie]

So with the release ATR, I was able to pick up a used dashhawk to start logging and eventually start tuning my car.

Now, I'm a total noob at this stuff, so to be honest, I have no idea what I should be looking for. What parameters should I be logging, and really what should I be looking for in terms of said parameters?

BAT's, AFR, KR, LTFT, STFT...It's all just gibberish to me right now...hahaha, and I really want to get this sorted out before I start messing around w/ my ECU.

Any assistance would be gladly appreciated, as I'm totally feeling like I'm in a little bit over my head with this. LOL.

[Fobio]

BAT - Boost air temp
AFR - Air/Fuel ratio
KR - Knock retard
LTFT - Long-term fuel trim
STFT - Short-term fuel trim

Don't be intimidated by it all...I work at a bank, so if I can do it, so can you. =)

Start by applying the smooth throttle fixes first. Once you get more aquainted and comfortable with using ATR, it'll be cake.

Happy tuning bro!

[speed77]

Go to the MSD forums. They pulled the plug on support/development, but there is some info there that is useful for new users.

http://www.msdignition.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=22

[boogie]

BAT - Boost air temp
AFR - Air/Fuel ratio
KR - Knock retard
LTFT - Long-term fuel trim
STFT - Short-term fuel trim


Now is there anywhere I can reference to give me idea of what these parameters need to be around for our cars?


Go to the MSD forums. They pulled the plug on support/development, but there is some info there that is useful for new users.

http://www.msdignition.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=22

Thanks for the link...I'll check it out.

[Fobio]

You need to read through the following:

AccessTUNER HelpFile MAZDASPEED (http://www.accessecu.com/Christian/MS3/AccessTUNER_HelpFile_MAZDASPEED.pdf)
AccessTUNER Software Calibration & Tuning Guides for MAZDASPEEDs (http://www.accessecu.com/Christian/MS3/AccessTUNER Software Calibration & Tuning Guides for MAZDASPEEDs.pdf)

[BlueStreak]

Doesn't the Accessport datalog?