Base file?

[jondwon]

So I purchased an e85 tune from palm beach dyno last week. Got an email today that says “base file”. It says it’s “intended to get the vehicle running, please start with idle and step rev test up to 3k rpm”. So I’m kind of confused as I’m new to this tuning stuff , is this my e85 tune? And I assume I need to fill up with e85 to do all these tests? Any help is appreciated, thanks

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[whatdoyoufeedit?]

So I purchased an e85 tune from palm beach dyno last week. Got an email today that says “base file”. It says it’s “intended to get the vehicle running, please start with idle and step rev test up to 3k rpm”. So I’m kind of confused as I’m new to this tuning stuff , is this my e85 tune? And I assume I need to fill up with e85 to do all these tests? Any help is appreciated, thanks

Your tuner most likely has detailed step by step instructions of what that entails. I would contact your tuner and see what they want versus asking here first. Yes, you would want to fill up and test your E85 (making sure it's truly E85 not a inconsistent batch that is E64 or something) as you're going full on E85 and not flex. There are various E85 test kits available.
Addendum: Quick google search pulls up their site with directions: https://pbdyno.zendesk.com/hc/en-us...to-Datalog-with-SCT-Livelink-and-SCT-X4-or-X3

Common Datalogs we will ask for:

Idle Log


Unless directed otherwise, get the car warmed up first, start the logger, log for 3 minutes and save the log.


Rev Log


Unless directed otherwise, get the car warmed up first. Start the car and log idle for 30 seconds. Then hold the car at 1500 RPM for 15 seconds, 2000 RPM for 15 seconds, 2500 RPM for 15 seconds and 3000 RPM for 15 seconds. This can be done in one log.

Drive Log

Unless directed otherwise, get the car warmed up first. Take the car for a 5 minute drive. Try to vary throttle position and speed to simulate normal driving. Do not go Wide Open Throttle unless directed to.

WOT Log

Unless directed otherwise, get the car warmed up first. First, find a place in your area you feel safe and comfortable going wide open throttle in your car. Also, select which gear you plan on using. For safety reasons, we suggest the lowest gear you can get good traction in. If you are spinning a lot, the log is not useful, so it's very important to have decent traction.

Dyno Log

Unless directed otherwise, get the car warmed up first. Let the car run for at least one minute before doing the pull. We will direct you on what RPM specifically to pull the car to on the dyno when we ask for the log. Do NOT go to redline unless directed.

You now have successfully data logged the vehicle. You would then attach this file to your open support ticket.

 

[FruityJudy]

So I purchased an e85 tune from palm beach dyno last week. Got an email today that says “base file”. It says it’s “intended to get the vehicle running, please start with idle and step rev test up to 3k rpm”. So I’m kind of confused as I’m new to this tuning stuff , is this my e85 tune? And I assume I need to fill up with e85 to do all these tests? Any help is appreciated, thanks

Did you buy just one tune or a package? You may want to double check with PBD on what fuel but most of the time your base file will be a 93 tune and they watch your fuel trims. Then they tell you to fill with e85 and load it or the flex and datalog. Ive never bought from PBD so I am unaware

 

[jondwon]

Did you buy just one tune or a package? You may want to double check with PBD on what fuel but most of the time your base file will be a 93 tune and they watch your fuel trims. Then they tell you to fill with e85 and load it or the flex and datalog. Ive never bought from PBD so I am unaware

I bought the tune and ngauge package. The file itself does has the word E85 in it so I’m thinking it requires that. Waiting on an email from them to confirm.

 

[jondwon]

Your tuner most likely has detailed step by step instructions of what that entails. I would contact your tuner and see what they want versus asking here first. Yes, you would want to fill up and test your E85 (making sure it's truly E85 not a inconsistent batch that is E64 or something) as you're going full on E85 and not flex. There are various E85 test kits available.
Addendum: Quick google search pulls up their site with directions: https://pbdyno.zendesk.com/hc/en-us...to-Datalog-with-SCT-Livelink-and-SCT-X4-or-X3

Thanks. The email instructions were very vague and sort of confusing (for a first timer anyways). Appreciate the help

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