data logger

71plymouth · 03-16-2009, 09:16 PM

can you run a data logger in either Ihra or nhra stock eliminator?

FED 387 · 03-16-2009, 09:20 PM

NHRA data recorder permitted--per page 112, 2009 NHRA rule book--- Comp 387

71plymouth · 03-16-2009, 09:22 PM

so would a racepak v300 work? and thanks for the help!

455 · 03-16-2009, 09:45 PM

I use one and like it a lot, along with their guages that include digital read-out. Their reports for the data are also easy to understand/see on a laptop. It takes a little bit of time initially to get everything working. Overall I would say their instructions are very good. Technical support is excellent. It has been extremely reliable, no problems.

CycloneFE · 03-17-2009, 05:13 PM

Does anyone have any experience with the new Autometer system?

Chris DeGidio · 03-17-2009, 08:42 PM

The new Racepak Sportsman version is $699 and it looks real nice.No wires from the car to PC,uses a SD card like in your digital camera.

71plymouth · 03-18-2009, 05:59 PM

what sensors are the most important on a stock eliminator car? i know that they come with a lot of sensors like boost, driveshaft speed...etc.

455 · 03-20-2009, 07:08 PM

Would not say these are most important, but they are some of what I monitor and track, in no special order:
o Engine RPM;
o Battery voltage;
o Carb Fuel Pressure;
o Fuel Pump Pressure;
o Oil Pressure;
o Oil temp;
o Trans temp;
o Water temp;
o Trans pressure;

Would suggest if possible that you view the system you are interested in, at a race, see if someone who has one will let you look at the data you are thinking about monitoring.

Also, identification of your data needs is a first step, which can be for several purposes, such as history( change in oil pressure can indicate a developing problem) or optimizing performance ( fuel pressure could be low at launch). Another example is very accurate RPM data can show engine issues. Areas you are doing R & D, and need to monitor what effect changes have. For me I have learned a lot.

Hope this helps.

71plymouth · 03-21-2009, 10:27 AM

Thanks for the help!

03-16-2009, 09:16 PM	#1
71plymouth Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: fernandina beach, florida Posts: 14 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	data logger can you run a data logger in either Ihra or nhra stock eliminator?

03-16-2009, 09:20 PM	#2
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,422 Likes: 531 Liked 333 Times in 180 Posts	Re: data logger NHRA data recorder permitted--per page 112, 2009 NHRA rule book--- Comp 387

03-16-2009, 09:22 PM	#3
71plymouth Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: fernandina beach, florida Posts: 14 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: data logger so would a racepak v300 work? and thanks for the help!

03-16-2009, 09:45 PM	#4
455 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 18 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: data logger I use one and like it a lot, along with their guages that include digital read-out. Their reports for the data are also easy to understand/see on a laptop. It takes a little bit of time initially to get everything working. Overall I would say their instructions are very good. Technical support is excellent. It has been extremely reliable, no problems.

03-17-2009, 05:13 PM	#5
CycloneFE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Decatur Illinois Posts: 634 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: data logger Does anyone have any experience with the new Autometer system?

03-17-2009, 08:42 PM	#6
Chris DeGidio Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 364 Likes: 8 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: data logger The new Racepak Sportsman version is $699 and it looks real nice.No wires from the car to PC,uses a SD card like in your digital camera. __________________ Nautilus Racing

03-18-2009, 05:59 PM	#7
71plymouth Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: fernandina beach, florida Posts: 14 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: data logger what sensors are the most important on a stock eliminator car? i know that they come with a lot of sensors like boost, driveshaft speed...etc.

03-20-2009, 07:08 PM	#8
455 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 18 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: data logger Would not say these are most important, but they are some of what I monitor and track, in no special order: o Engine RPM; o Battery voltage; o Carb Fuel Pressure; o Fuel Pump Pressure; o Oil Pressure; o Oil temp; o Trans temp; o Water temp; o Trans pressure; Would suggest if possible that you view the system you are interested in, at a race, see if someone who has one will let you look at the data you are thinking about monitoring. Also, identification of your data needs is a first step, which can be for several purposes, such as history( change in oil pressure can indicate a developing problem) or optimizing performance ( fuel pressure could be low at launch). Another example is very accurate RPM data can show engine issues. Areas you are doing R & D, and need to monitor what effect changes have. For me I have learned a lot. Hope this helps.

03-21-2009, 10:27 AM	#9
71plymouth Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: fernandina beach, florida Posts: 14 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: data logger Thanks for the help!