I have ordered ACES IV. While it seems as though board members have been experiencing positive results, I'd like to conduct some testing on my own in order to help validate and add more users to the population in order to increase the sample size. I plan to use ACES in all three of my vehicles, though I only plan to perform data logging on the SHO (Mustang does not have OBD II, and the Escape is my wife's dd).
Word of warning- There are many variables that will be far beyond my control: Weather, Temp, Traffic, each tank of fuel while from the same station will possibly have variables. This is beyond my control and not something I will take measure to mitigate. Logging will be done as close to identical as possible, though will not be exactly the same.
Vehicle- 2014 SHO non-pp, bone stock vehicle with 21,xxx miles. 93 octane, primarily from Exxon. Timing has aligned well, and the typical 6mo maintenance schedule is due. I will be making an apt to get an oil change. Testing will be done starting after this maintenance is performed (this would in theory put ACES IV at a disadvantage as it will have slightly older oil by a few days. Acceptable risk).
OBD II interface- ScanTool 426101 OBDLink MX Bluetooth
Logging Device – Nexus 9. I will need to reformat and reinstall Android. I'll install Torque (or whatever the latest and greatest app is).
I would like logs to be saved to the device as well as uploaded to a location of my choosing (Google Drive would be ideal). I think this is possible, though I could use some assistance setting this up.
Testing Methodology – Determine which parameters need logged in order to best determine any positive/ negative results from adding ACES IV to the fuel.
Stock- The parameters will be logged while the vehicle is in stock form for a determined set of miles and/or time. Each log will be captured and provided to you all (added to this thread, or linked, or something) as quickly as I can add each one.
ACES- Product added to the tank in the proper amount. The parameters will be logged and gas/ACES will be continually added as necessary. Logging will take place for the same amount of time/ miles as in stock form. Logs will be provided in the same manner.
Analysis – Once all the logs are posted, I plan to perform data analysis on the different parameters to determine impact. I naturally assume you all will be forming your own conclusions. I anticipate this analysis portion to be a dialog as everyone that wishes to, combs over these logs.
Preliminary Questions:
What parameters need logged
How long should each logging window be?
What scenario is best for ACES to 'work'? In other words, would daily driving be sufficient? Would the product work better in high RPM scenarios (highway cruising speeds, not racing)? This scenario will need to be performed in stock and with ACES to try to reproduce the same tests as best as possible.