Data logging - Competition Diesel.Com

DieselheaD · 04-26-2015, 01:15 PM

Im looking for opinions on which way to go here. I want to monitor and record boost/drive/ and IAT for now.

I'm interested in the edge insight with the complete EAS starter pack. 1 egt probe, 1 pressure 0-100, and 1 temp sensor -40-300F

That will run about $650.

Should I bite the bullet and go racepak?? Just wondering if anyone has used the edge stuff what are your thoughts?

scott 06 · 04-26-2015, 02:50 PM

Look into pcs they make a nice inexpensive dash logger

rockjeep73 · 04-26-2015, 02:59 PM

Im going Edge CTS, mainly for price.

Im still researching on how to get RPM for non OBDII trucks.

jlibert · 04-26-2015, 03:18 PM

Fleece's setup looks pretty nice, and you have a lot of room to grow with it.

Ackerdiesel · 04-26-2015, 03:58 PM

Whs^ the XDLs are nice and fully expandable

Ryan

DieselheaD · 04-26-2015, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by rockjeep73

Im going Edge CTS, mainly for price.

Im still researching on how to get RPM for non OBDII trucks.

When you figure how to adapt to make the edge monitor display that would be awesome, touch screen is a major selling point, although the RPM, pcs, and racepak are probably more accurate but it's hard to beat the low price of the edge.

Howling · 04-26-2015, 07:41 PM

New Edge CTS2 with a 5" screen coming soon

*Todd W* · 04-26-2015, 08:11 PM

I have an older cts. maybe 2-3 years old. I hate it. others have had good luck but i have been through at least 5 egt probes. My newest one lasted 3 weeks before it went haywire. literally the engine has 500 miles and the probe is toast. I even lost a probe in the air intake horn. apparantly the 100 degree intake air temps were to hot. the sampling rate is way slow. it is fine for averages but is in no way comparable to the rpm datalogger on the race truck. I wouldn't recommend it if you need good data. if you want to see overall averages that is fine but if you want to see exact accurate data you may consider something else. or maybe the newer ones have made improvements.

Inbred Inline · 04-26-2015, 10:51 PM

I datalog my 2.5 with a CTS. Boost, IAT, Engine temp, 2 EGT ports, Drive pressure. my only complaint is i haven't found a affordable method of converting RPMs to a 5v signal so i can log that, otherwise a very affordable and simple way to do it

DieselheaD · 04-26-2015, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Todd W

I have an older cts. maybe 2-3 years old. I hate it. others have had good luck but i have been through at least 5 egt probes. My newest one lasted 3 weeks before it went haywire. literally the engine has 500 miles and the probe is toast. I even lost a probe in the air intake horn. apparantly the 100 degree intake air temps were to hot. the sampling rate is way slow. it is fine for averages but is in no way comparable to the rpm datalogger on the race truck. I wouldn't recommend it if you need good data. if you want to see overall averages that is fine but if you want to see exact accurate data you may consider something else. or maybe the newer ones have made improvements.

Thanks exactly what I was thinking, I would rather spend the extra money for a better quality sampling rate to get the most accurate numbers per rpm.

Thanks Todd

DieselheaD · 04-26-2015, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Inbred Inline

I datalog my 2.5 with a CTS. Boost, IAT, Engine temp, 2 EGT ports, Drive pressure. my only complaint is i haven't found a affordable method of converting RPMs to a 5v signal so i can log that, otherwise a very affordable and simple way to do it

How many pressure and temps can you log? Without much research it seemed like it was only capable of one pressure, one egt, and one temp.

DieselheaD · 04-26-2015, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Howling

New Edge CTS2 with a 5" screen coming soon

That screen looks awesome, almost to fancy for an old gutted dinosaur cab haha

DieselheaD · 04-26-2015, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jlibert

Fleece's setup looks pretty nice, and you have a lot of room to grow with it.

I like the package, sounds top notch as everything from fleece is. Price seems a little steep without a display monitor. I literally just started researching data logging units so I'm very green as what's the norm for high quality stuff, the options, and the type of software needed to read it all on the computer.

jlibert · 04-27-2015, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by DieselheaD

I like the package, sounds top notch as everything from fleece is. Price seems a little steep without a display monitor. I literally just started researching data logging units so I'm very green as what's the norm for high quality stuff, the options, and the type of software needed to read it all on the computer.

If you have a laptop, you could use it as a monitor.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Eku_TVtcZ8

A lot of yellowbullet guys like this one. Add what you need to it.

http://www.rpmperf.com/index.php?pag...mart&Itemid=53

WUnderwood · 04-27-2015, 07:58 AM

I had the RPM performance logger on my CR, and the owner of the company would answer my calls on the weekends, which I thought was bad azz.

DieselheaD · 04-27-2015, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by jlibert

If you have a laptop, you could use it as a monitor.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Eku_TVtcZ8

A lot of yellowbullet guys like this one. Add what you need to it.

http://www.rpmperf.com/index.php?pag...mart&Itemid=53

I'm leaning towards the rpm DL 10. However if money was no object I wouldn't think twice about going with the fleece, sounds so high tech it's overkill i love it.

*Todd W* · 04-27-2015, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by DieselheaD

Thanks exactly what I was thinking, I would rather spend the extra money for a better quality sampling rate to get the most accurate numbers per rpm.

Thanks Todd

You bet. I do know others have had success with them so maybe I just got a lemon. And 5 egt lemons. Any way I have the dl10 on my race truck and it is great. I just called them up and told them what I want and they made me a custom system.

DieselheaD · 04-27-2015, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Todd W

You bet. I do know others have had success with them so maybe I just got a lemon. And 5 egt lemons. Any way I have the dl10 on my race truck and it is great. I just called them up and told them what I want and they made me a custom system.

That's to bad the edge isn't higher quality, you get what you pay for I guess. That's what It looks like I'll be doing. Thanks again and thanks to everyone that had input.

Beat68CST · 04-27-2015, 09:38 PM

RacePak hands down. Had a V300 on our Pro Stock bike. Enough stuff there to make your head spin.

RPM 2nd.

jlibert · 04-27-2015, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DieselheaD

I'm leaning towards the rpm DL 10. However if money was no object I wouldn't think twice about going with the fleece, sounds so high tech it's overkill i love it.

I really don't think you'll be happy with the edge for long--if at all. It's a nice monitor, but seems pretty low grade and limited as a logger.

04-26-2015, 01:15 PM	#1
DieselheaD Name: DieselheaD Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CA Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,731	Data logging Im looking for opinions on which way to go here. I want to monitor and record boost/drive/ and IAT for now. I'm interested in the edge insight with the complete EAS starter pack. 1 egt probe, 1 pressure 0-100, and 1 temp sensor -40-300F That will run about $650. Should I bite the bullet and go racepak?? Just wondering if anyone has used the edge stuff what are your thoughts?

04-26-2015, 02:50 PM	#2
scott 06 Name: scott 06 Title: already broke Status: Not Here Join Date: Mar 2007 Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,259	Look into pcs they make a nice inexpensive dash logger __________________ 2006 Chevy 2500hd 4x4 LBZ Tow Rig 94 12v 2.6 puller "Devils Hooker" Mid Atlantic Pulling Association 2013 2.6 points champion Team: ALL HOOKED UP ''catch us if you can!''

04-26-2015, 02:59 PM	#3
rockjeep73 Name: rockjeep73 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: California Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,339	Im going Edge CTS, mainly for price. Im still researching on how to get RPM for non OBDII trucks. __________________ SHSDiesel.com

04-26-2015, 03:18 PM	#4
jlibert Name: jlibert Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CA Member`s Gallery Posts: 3,454	Fleece's setup looks pretty nice, and you have a lot of room to grow with it. __________________ J.P. Libert https://instagram.com/jplibert/

04-26-2015, 03:58 PM	#5
Ackerdiesel Name: Ackerdiesel Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Western KY Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,086	Whs^ the XDLs are nice and fully expandable Ryan __________________ 04.5 2500 CR Built by Cruel Intentions Diesel with the help of: D&J Precision Machine S&S Diesel Motorsports BD Diesel Performance Diesel Performance Converters Pro Street Diesel Drivelines Plus Done Right Diesel Performance Firepunk

04-26-2015, 07:41 PM	#7
Howling Name: Howling Title: Soot Sniffer Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northern,IL Member`s Gallery Posts: 4,304	New Edge CTS2 with a 5" screen coming soon __________________ Eric 2006 Dodge CTD/48re 4x4 Sport With some fuel and air. Bullseye,Hamilton,Exergy,EFI,ATS,FASS,HTS,Thuren, Toyo's... 1996 2500 RC 4x4 CTD-63/68/.83,5X.014,180 maxed Ppump,Fass...

04-26-2015, 08:11 PM	#8
Todd W Name: Todd W Title: Comp Diesel Sponsor Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: southern utah Member`s Gallery Posts: 784	I have an older cts. maybe 2-3 years old. I hate it. others have had good luck but i have been through at least 5 egt probes. My newest one lasted 3 weeks before it went haywire. literally the engine has 500 miles and the probe is toast. I even lost a probe in the air intake horn. apparantly the 100 degree intake air temps were to hot. the sampling rate is way slow. it is fine for averages but is in no way comparable to the rpm datalogger on the race truck. I wouldn't recommend it if you need good data. if you want to see overall averages that is fine but if you want to see exact accurate data you may consider something else. or maybe the newer ones have made improvements. __________________ 1999 ram 2000 12V best E.T. 10.24 best mph 133 Formerly known as gs1000

04-26-2015, 10:51 PM	#9
Inbred Inline Name: Inbred Inline Title: Bastard child builder Status: Not Here Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: SE Michigan Member`s Gallery Posts: 370	I datalog my 2.5 with a CTS. Boost, IAT, Engine temp, 2 EGT ports, Drive pressure. my only complaint is i haven't found a affordable method of converting RPMs to a 5v signal so i can log that, otherwise a very affordable and simple way to do it __________________ 1994 Chevy RCLB C1500 6BT NV4500 2011 GMC CCLB 3500HD LML - STOCK 1992 Club Car, Kubota z430 "Inbred Inline Jr" 2000 Chevy CCSB C3500 3.0 Pro Stock 4x4 "Inbred Inline"-broken junk

04-27-2015, 07:58 AM	#15
WUnderwood Name: WUnderwood Title: CompD Minion Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Member`s Gallery Posts: 8,418	I had the RPM performance logger on my CR, and the owner of the company would answer my calls on the weekends, which I thought was bad azz. __________________ 2011 Ford F-150 Lariat 4X4 RIP BFD99, jponder, and Forrest Nearing

04-27-2015, 09:38 PM	#19
Beat68CST Name: Beat68CST Title: HP & $$ Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Buckeye, Az Member`s Gallery Posts: 515	RacePak hands down. Had a V300 on our Pro Stock bike. Enough stuff there to make your head spin. RPM 2nd. __________________ 1999 Beetle ALH 2007 Megacab 6.7l 1968 C20 12v pile of parts.