Engine analyser

Martin F · 5th December 2003, 02:36 PM

Found this interesting demo software.

http://www.performancetrends.com/pro...zerProV3.3.exe

Allows you to change things like turbo charger specs, valve diameter and angles, piston bore and stroke, etc and then see the results.

Nathan · 5th December 2003, 04:23 PM

These engine simulation programs have been around for donkeys years but to get any real data you have to input soooo much information it goes beyond 'having a fiddle' to full-on 'sit down with a cup of tea and a full pack of chocolate hob-nobs'.

You might think that it will 'give you an idea' but you've only got to change something you'd think was relatively insignificant like going up a degree or two on duration and the figures can go crazy.

Very interesting though nontheless.

Syed Shah · 7th December 2003, 11:50 PM

Been playing with this since I saw it on SF. Great tool, good fun.

Have you got any Supra-specific values for it? Any idea how to unlock it eirther?

Martin F · 8th December 2003, 02:34 PM

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Quote[/b] (Nathan @ Dec. 05 2003,16:23)]but to get any real data you have to input soooo much information it goes beyond 'having a fiddle' to full-on 'sit down with a cup of tea and a full pack of chocolate hob-nobs'.

As if by magic, the 2JZ specs.

Syed Shah · 9th December 2003, 06:10 PM

Thanks

Syed Shah · 28th January 2004, 10:46 AM

Martin,

Where abouts are the 'hidden files' to stop you reinstalling it after it has expired?

Thanks

Martin F · 28th January 2004, 10:52 AM

No idea, as haven't used it that much.

But my guess would be an entry in the registry.

dandan · 28th January 2004, 11:39 AM

Hi Guys,

I'm using version 3 and haven't bothered with the 3.3demo.

Does the text file need to be inserted into a certain folder so that all the specs can simply be uploaded by choosing that file in the engine library?

Any pointers here would be much appreciated.

Regards

Dan

editted: Just remembered why I never bothered with this later version..... did you manage to unlock any of the "fixed/demo" specs such as the Buick cyl heads?

Cheers

Chris Wilson · 28th January 2004, 12:07 PM

IMO they are fun, but that's where their usefulness ends. There are better programmes, but they cost a packet. Some suspension apps though are excellent. Adams for example.

dandan · 28th January 2004, 01:16 PM

Yes but Adams Car is hugely expensive as well

5th December 2003, 02:36 PM	#1
Martin F Administrator UK Spec - Manual Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 10,226	Found this interesting demo software. http://www.performancetrends.com/pro...zerProV3.3.exe Allows you to change things like turbo charger specs, valve diameter and angles, piston bore and stroke, etc and then see the results. __________________ Martin UK6TT + Bits & Bobs 'Remember folks, the inside lane isn't just for Xmas' MSOC FAQ MSOC Members Discounts MSOC Resources

5th December 2003, 04:23 PM	#2
Nathan Senior Member None - Don't currently own a MKIV Supra. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Essex Posts: 605	These engine simulation programs have been around for donkeys years but to get any real data you have to input soooo much information it goes beyond 'having a fiddle' to full-on 'sit down with a cup of tea and a full pack of chocolate hob-nobs'. You might think that it will 'give you an idea' but you've only got to change something you'd think was relatively insignificant like going up a degree or two on duration and the figures can go crazy. Very interesting though nontheless. __________________ Nathan TDI PLC We like VVT-i's, especially ECU solutions :-)

7th December 2003, 11:50 PM	#3
Syed Shah Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 192	Been playing with this since I saw it on SF. Great tool, good fun. Have you got any Supra-specific values for it? Any idea how to unlock it eirther? __________________ UK 6sp BPU J-spec NA R6 rip Soarer TT

9th December 2003, 06:10 PM	#5
Syed Shah Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 192	Thanks __________________ UK 6sp BPU J-spec NA R6 rip Soarer TT

28th January 2004, 10:46 AM	#6
Syed Shah Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 192	Martin, Where abouts are the 'hidden files' to stop you reinstalling it after it has expired? Thanks __________________ UK 6sp BPU J-spec NA R6 rip Soarer TT

28th January 2004, 10:52 AM	#7
Martin F Administrator UK Spec - Manual Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 10,226	No idea, as haven't used it that much. But my guess would be an entry in the registry. __________________ Martin UK6TT + Bits & Bobs 'Remember folks, the inside lane isn't just for Xmas' MSOC FAQ MSOC Members Discounts MSOC Resources

28th January 2004, 11:39 AM	#8
dandan Member Jap Spec RZ - Manual (TT) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Midlands, England Posts: 127	Hi Guys, I'm using version 3 and haven't bothered with the 3.3demo. Does the text file need to be inserted into a certain folder so that all the specs can simply be uploaded by choosing that file in the engine library? Any pointers here would be much appreciated. Regards Dan editted: Just remembered why I never bothered with this later version..... did you manage to unlock any of the "fixed/demo" specs such as the Buick cyl heads? Cheers

28th January 2004, 12:07 PM	#9
Chris Wilson Non-Approved Trader Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Shropshire Posts: 247	IMO they are fun, but that's where their usefulness ends. There are better programmes, but they cost a packet. Some suspension apps though are excellent. Adams for example.

28th January 2004, 01:16 PM	#10
dandan Member Jap Spec RZ - Manual (TT) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Midlands, England Posts: 127	Yes but Adams Car is hugely expensive as well

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