racelogic traction control - does it work with a 996GT2 engine

[bluebird]

Does anyone know if the racelogic traction control works with a 996GT2 engine?

The reason for my question is my current project: I'm installing a 996 gt2 engine in a older - heavily reinforced - 911 3.2 chassis. It's a narrow body chassis so i'm somewhat limited with the size of tires and have to look for other ways to control wheelspin...

And this is how the racelogic system seems to work: If it detects wheelspin, it reduces power by cutting off the fuel supply selectively, i.e. one cylinder at a time. A more detailed explanation can be found at http://www.racelogic.co.uk/?show=Traction_Control

So the question seems to be, does the Motronic 7.8 have a misfire detection? Thats what racelogic's sales manager asked in his reply to my question:

Hi Johannes,

Sincere apologies for not being in touch sooner - I have not been able to clear my backlog of emails until now.

In theory the answer to your question is yes - RLTC has been fitted to a 996 before and it works well. How old is your car please? I am concerned that if is new enough it will have misfire detection which would render it incompatible, so if you can find out about this I will be able to advise you further.

Regards,

Mike Broadbent,

Sales Manager.

So the question is, does the Motronic 7.8 has a misfire detection and what consequences does it have if a misfire is detected? Would the ECU go into "limp mode" or would it just make an entry in some list?

many thanks for your help

Edited February 11, 2009 by bluebird

[Brad Roberts]

So the question seems to be, does the Motronic 7.8 have a misfire detection?

Yes, but it only records and stores it :)

I like where you are going with this :)

Smart man... NOW.. why not use the fairly new to market Bosch Motorsports ABS/Traction control? It is nearly plug and play with the 7.8 you plan to use. Just like the other system, it will require wheel speed sensors and such.

B

[Red9]

Where is the bosch unit available from/ /? What price is it/? Do you know of anyone that has used it? What problems are there likely to be in getting it to work?

thx