[Redman]

Hi Guys,


Just after a little direction. I've got my bike in for a service today & have had my arm twisted on possibly getting a Power Commander V installed while it's in the shop, however I've got two companies I'm looking at to do the job, who are down the road from each other, and they are both saying they've installed PCV's on GSXS' previously (I know for sure at least one of them has & the other is a Suzuki dealer themselves so..), however both are outlining different things to do whilst installing it. Just after some clarification whether they're full of s*^t or not . By the way, my main aim by installing the PCV is to remove/reduce the throttle snatch (if/where possible) and improve the throttle control at slow speeds, not unlike other issues heard before. The comments from both are as follows;


First installer (Suzuki dealer) recommends installing the PCV with the standard map from Dynojet as the stock exhaust is still fitted and that any gains or benefit from custom mapping would be negligible because they can't properly install a sniffer into the standard exhaust, meaning they won't get proper dyno results. They said that until I fit an a complete aftermarket exhaust, they wouldn't run on a dyno and that the standard map would be an improvement. They also recommend at the same time removing the set-valve altogether and installing a Healtech exhaust servo eliminator.


The second installer operates a dyno & is an actual Dynojet distributor. They have recommended installing the PCV & custom mapping on their dyno to achieve best results. They also mentioned about having to block off the pair valve also. They wouldn't need to remove the set valve they believe.


Although I'm waiting on the Suzuki dealer to give me an accurate quote, from what he was talking the pricing between the two won't be overly different. I'm just looking for any advice anyone can give me for what these guys have told me & also if there's anything additional I should do when installing the PCV.


Cheers!

 

[m0n4g3]

My advice...

Get a flashtune from FTECU.

Ask dynojet dealer if he can just flashtune your bike using the FTECU instead of the dynojet, as you can disable the SET valve, you can disable PAIR, you can remove TRE, etc with the flashtune. PCV will not do this.

 

[Redman]

My advice...

Get a flashtune from FTECU.

Ask dynojet dealer if he can just flashtune your bike using the FTECU instead of the dynojet, as you can disable the SET valve, you can disable PAIR, you can remove TRE, etc with the flashtune. PCV will not do this.

Forgive my ignorance, but what is the natural positioning of the set-valve; closed or open? If you simply switched off the set-valve within the flashtune, would this cause the exhaust flap to remain open or closed?

 

[PhuketPaul]

Forgive my ignorance, but what is the natural positioning of the set-valve; closed or open? If you simply switched off the set-valve within the flashtune, would this cause the exhaust flap to remain open or closed?

It would remain open, whether you turn it off or remove the motor the spring loaded valve would stay open

 

[PhuketPaul]

Hi Guys,


Just after a little direction. I've got my bike in for a service today & have had my arm twisted on possibly getting a Power Commander V installed while it's in the shop, however I've got two companies I'm looking at to do the job, who are down the road from each other, and they are both saying they've installed PCV's on GSXS' previously (I know for sure at least one of them has & the other is a Suzuki dealer themselves so..), however both are outlining different things to do whilst installing it. Just after some clarification whether they're full of s*^t or not . By the way, my main aim by installing the PCV is to remove/reduce the throttle snatch (if/where possible) and improve the throttle control at slow speeds, not unlike other issues heard before. The comments from both are as follows;


First installer (Suzuki dealer) recommends installing the PCV with the standard map from Dynojet as the stock exhaust is still fitted and that any gains or benefit from custom mapping would be negligible because they can't properly install a sniffer into the standard exhaust, meaning they won't get proper dyno results. They said that until I fit an a complete aftermarket exhaust, they wouldn't run on a dyno and that the standard map would be an improvement. They also recommend at the same time removing the set-valve altogether and installing a Healtech exhaust servo eliminator.


The second installer operates a dyno & is an actual Dynojet distributor. They have recommended installing the PCV & custom mapping on their dyno to achieve best results. They also mentioned about having to block off the pair valve also. They wouldn't need to remove the set valve they believe.


Although I'm waiting on the Suzuki dealer to give me an accurate quote, from what he was talking the pricing between the two won't be overly different. I'm just looking for any advice anyone can give me for what these guys have told me & also if there's anything additional I should do when installing the PCV.


Cheers!

With my limited knowledge and experience, i feel that they are both partly correct and partly wrong.

Using an AFR sniffer at the tailpipe after the catalytic converter has compromises - firstly the AFR reading will be consistently out (but this can usually be corrected for), the larger problem is that the cat smooths out and delays changes in AFR and as our bikes are pretty quick and accelerate quick this will cause problems trying to measure the AFR on an acceleration run. So they are correct in saying it is better to change exhaust before using the dyno - as for the set valve - makes no difference to the dyno run - up to you if you wish to keep it.

PAIR valve, this introduces fresh air into the exhaust to clean up the emissions but only on the overrun, and as we have a fuel cut on overrun there is no point in monitoring the AFR on the overrun

 

[Redman]

With my limited knowledge and experience, i feel that they are both partly correct and partly wrong.

Using an AFR sniffer at the tailpipe after the catalytic converter has compromises - firstly the AFT reading will be consistently out (but this can usually be corrected for), the larger problem is that the cat smooths out and delays changes in AFR and as our bikes are pretty quick and accelerate quick this will cause problems trying to measure the AFR on an acceleration run. So they are correct in saying it is better to change exhaust before using the dyno - as for the set valve - makes no difference to the dyno run - up to you if you wish to keep it.

PAIR valve, this introduces fresh air into the exhaust to clean up the emissions but only on the overrun, and as we have a fuel cut on overrun there is no point in monitoring the AFR on the overrun

Thanks PhuketPaul, that's confirmed my suspicions & given me a better understanding of what the PAIR valve actually does. So I'm assuming in blocking it off is not really going to achieve much in the scheme of things then?


As for the AFR, I'm assuming they can take into consideration the AFT reading being it's consistently out also, so tuning while on the dyno could be done even with the standard exhaust fitted. (I may just be repeating you here haha).


I know the Set-valve doesn't really matter at this stage, so I can either remove it or leave it. I'm pretty much leaning towards the custom dyno tune now I think.

 

[nicka]

If you can afford the custom dyno then that is by far the better option.
This should smooth out the constant speed and maybe give done more acceleration and Hp but you may still have the snatchy throttle


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[Hutch2064]

I fitted the PCV myself, it was pretty straight forward, and did improve throttle, I then took it and had it run on a dyno, they found that the stock tune on PCV was still lean between 1000 and 4000 revs, he adjusted it and now throttle is spot on.

 

[Redman]

Well, here's the update from dropping the bike off this morning at 8.30am.

After not hearing back from the Suzuki dealer to let me know the price for the PCV, or even just to let me know the service had been completed and that the bike was ready, at around 3.30pm I decided to ring & find out how the girl was going.
Suzuki Dealer: "Yeah, was just about to ring you to let you know the service had been done & your bike is ready"
Me: "OK great, and how did you go with that price for the PCV?"
Suzuki Dealer: "Oh yeah, we installed the PCV, removed your set-valve, adjusted the TPS & throttle bodies as they were out. The bike's running like a dream now!"
Me: "What...."
Suzuki Dealer: "Oh sorry, that wasn't what you wanted?"
Me: " :| "

Well, guess my decision was made for me. I guess I'll be giving the standard map a go first. Failing that I can always get it dyno'd down the track if needed.

 

[landy10]

I have installed pcv and the o2 bypass disabled the set valve adjusted tps and the bike was alot better. However I then got a cutom map done and it improved even more.
I downloaded mr boosts map and it was much better at the bottom end than mu custom map so went back to the dyno and amalgametd my better top end map and mr boosts bottom end map and I am very happy with the results. Mr boosts top mid range is slightly different as is the top end but he is in nevada and im in the Uk so the climates are different to say the least.
You could download mr boosts map and run the two side by side with a switch in your power commander and see what you think then get your dyno guy to tweek a s required.
Just my tuppence but it worked for me

 

[Redman]

I have installed pcv and the o2 bypass disabled the set valve adjusted tps and the bike was alot better. However I then got a cutom map done and it improved even more.
I downloaded mr boosts map and it was much better at the bottom end than mu custom map so went back to the dyno and amalgametd my better top end map and mr boosts bottom end map and I am very happy with the results. Mr boosts top mid range is slightly different as is the top end but he is in nevada and im in the Uk so the climates are different to say the least.
You could download mr boosts map and run the two side by side with a switch in your power commander and see what you think then get your dyno guy to tweek a s required.
Just my tuppence but it worked for me

Appreciate the advice. Didn't actually realise the pcv offers a switched output & the ability to hold multiple maps! That's great to know, I'll definitely keep that in the back of my mind.

 

[MR BOOST]

Have my latest map with almost perfect throttle now for you to look at.
Top end tune is currently 12.9:1 at 100%.
TPS set at 1.094v using the pcv software and reset TPS limits.
Excel file with .xlsx extension attached so delete the .txt bit and check what your rpm starts at in the pcv software.

 

[wrnsnng]

how much did it end up costing you?

 

[GSXSdrew]

Have my latest map with almost perfect throttle now for you to look at.
Top end tune is currently 12.9:1 at 100%.
TPS set at 1.094v using the pcv software and reset TPS limits.
Excel file with .xlsx extension attached so delete the .txt bit and check what your rpm starts at in the pcv software.

Woo a new map, thanks Mr Boost. I've still been running the UK stock map. Going to try your new one tomorrow.

To the OP. I'd make sure your TPS is set correctly first. Then go to the dynojet dealer who can put it on the dyno and tune it. You can also check if anyone is offering the woolich racing ecu tune.

The install it's self, is pretty easy.