Looking for Tach Signal Pickup for DynoJet

SCCAForums.com · 06-26-2009, 08:01 PM

Hey guys... planning on Dynoing tomorrow... and wanted to know where to put the Tach Signal pick up on the M3? I can't see any Plug Wires... and wanted to know if any of you knew?

Thanks!
Dave

bigjae1976 · 06-26-2009, 08:12 PM

I think my shop used the ignition coil wires.

SCCAForums.com · 06-26-2009, 09:47 PM

Yeah, I just can't even see them? Do you have to pull off the black covers on top of the valve covers? or is there any wire exposed that I can attach to?

Thanks,
Dave

JCtx · 06-26-2009, 10:57 PM

I need to know how to remove those pesky black plastic covers too, so will be watching. Tried pulling them up but after some disturbing creaking, decided to wait for further instructions

. Bump for you man.

SCCAForums.com · 06-27-2009, 02:38 AM

Thanks Pencil Geek! That worked perfectly... I have the passenger side cover off now... and will drive her to the dyno tomorrow AM!

Thanks again!
Dave

SCCAForums.com · 06-27-2009, 06:09 PM

Thanks Pencil Geek... I've started a new thread here with the results:
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=276853

And I've updated your Dyno Database.

Thanks,
Dave

King Tut · 06-27-2009, 06:37 PM

Removing the bolt that holds the coolant overflow bottle so you can move it out of the way will help you slide the black plastic piece off.

SCCAForums.com · 06-27-2009, 07:04 PM

Thanks King Tut... wish I had seen this first!

All I ended up removing was the 'oil filler' cap.. and just took my time... tugging & sliding & pulling.

All went well!

Dave

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SCCAForums.com Captain 39 Rep 726 Posts Drives: Race Cars Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chandler, AZ iTrader: (2)	Looking for Tach Signal Pickup for DynoJet Hey guys... planning on Dynoing tomorrow... and wanted to know where to put the Tach Signal pick up on the M3? I can't see any Plug Wires... and wanted to know if any of you knew? Thanks! Dave __________________ 2010 ZR1 3ZR Wht/Blk 10.7 @ 132 2011 C63 AMG P31 Car Blk/Blk 11.8 @ 117 2010 Nissan GT-R 10.8 @ 129 (Sold) 2008 Lexus IS-F (Sold) 12.5 @ 113 / 2008 Shelby GT500 (Sold) 11.3 @ 126 2008 e90 M3 6MT 12.8 @ 111 (Sold) / 2006 e60 M5 12.4 @ 114 (Sold)
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06-26-2009, 09:47 PM	#3
SCCAForums.com Captain 39 Rep 726 Posts Drives: Race Cars Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chandler, AZ iTrader: (2)	Yeah, I just can't even see them? Do you have to pull off the black covers on top of the valve covers? or is there any wire exposed that I can attach to? Thanks, Dave __________________ 2010 ZR1 3ZR Wht/Blk 10.7 @ 132 2011 C63 AMG P31 Car Blk/Blk 11.8 @ 117 2010 Nissan GT-R 10.8 @ 129 (Sold) 2008 Lexus IS-F (Sold) 12.5 @ 113 / 2008 Shelby GT500 (Sold) 11.3 @ 126 2008 e90 M3 6MT 12.8 @ 111 (Sold) / 2006 e60 M5 12.4 @ 114 (Sold)
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JCtx Major General 258 Rep 5,012 Posts Drives: No BMW yet Join Date: May 2008 Location: El Paso TX iTrader: (0)	I need to know how to remove those pesky black plastic covers too, so will be watching. Tried pulling them up but after some disturbing creaking, decided to wait for further instructions . Bump for you man.
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06-27-2009, 02:38 AM	#5
SCCAForums.com Captain 39 Rep 726 Posts Drives: Race Cars Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chandler, AZ iTrader: (2)	Thanks Pencil Geek! That worked perfectly... I have the passenger side cover off now... and will drive her to the dyno tomorrow AM! Thanks again! Dave __________________ 2010 ZR1 3ZR Wht/Blk 10.7 @ 132 2011 C63 AMG P31 Car Blk/Blk 11.8 @ 117 2010 Nissan GT-R 10.8 @ 129 (Sold) 2008 Lexus IS-F (Sold) 12.5 @ 113 / 2008 Shelby GT500 (Sold) 11.3 @ 126 2008 e90 M3 6MT 12.8 @ 111 (Sold) / 2006 e60 M5 12.4 @ 114 (Sold)
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SCCAForums.com Captain 39 Rep 726 Posts Drives: Race Cars Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chandler, AZ iTrader: (2)	Thanks Pencil Geek... I've started a new thread here with the results: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=276853 And I've updated your Dyno Database. Thanks, Dave __________________ 2010 ZR1 3ZR Wht/Blk 10.7 @ 132 2011 C63 AMG P31 Car Blk/Blk 11.8 @ 117 2010 Nissan GT-R 10.8 @ 129 (Sold) 2008 Lexus IS-F (Sold) 12.5 @ 113 / 2008 Shelby GT500 (Sold) 11.3 @ 126 2008 e90 M3 6MT 12.8 @ 111 (Sold) / 2006 e60 M5 12.4 @ 114 (Sold)
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SCCAForums.com Captain 39 Rep 726 Posts Drives: Race Cars Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chandler, AZ iTrader: (2)	Thanks King Tut... wish I had seen this first! All I ended up removing was the 'oil filler' cap.. and just took my time... tugging & sliding & pulling. All went well! Dave __________________ 2010 ZR1 3ZR Wht/Blk 10.7 @ 132 2011 C63 AMG P31 Car Blk/Blk 11.8 @ 117 2010 Nissan GT-R 10.8 @ 129 (Sold) 2008 Lexus IS-F (Sold) 12.5 @ 113 / 2008 Shelby GT500 (Sold) 11.3 @ 126 2008 e90 M3 6MT 12.8 @ 111 (Sold) / 2006 e60 M5 12.4 @ 114 (Sold)
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