Hey guys,
I really want to Megasquirt my car for educational purposes and because it seems fun as hell. At the same time, I want to do it right: This means no shortcuts, good materials, and a satisfying end result that leaves the car better than when I started. Currently, I have no deeper academic knowledge than nomenclature and a basic understanding of what each component does, hypothetically and/or anecdotally. I understand VE, AFR, dwell, and a lot of other basic principles. But the primary goal of this project is fulfilling this knowledge so I'll be proficient in the inner workings of EMS, or at least my own vehicle.
The vehicle's drivetrain that I'll be megasquirting is a 1994 B230FT with LH2.4, EZ116K, TLAO chips, and a 012 MAF. Eventually this will lead up to me swapping in another built 16vt. I plan on having this vehicle be my daily driver (once it's daily driveable ). I've heard great things about MS3-Pro, but most of my information comes from recommendations and reading online. The car is registered in Tillamook (primary residence) so I don't have to worry about smog / alternative ECUs with this particular vehicle.
Some questions:
1. MS3-Pro with fresh wiring harness or MS3-Pro with module in ECU case and a donor LH2.4 harness: Which one would you go for and why? What are your choice materials for building either harness to at least OEM quality?
2. MAP vs. MAF. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? I'm leaning toward a MAP sensor since it seems like a far better way to tune, but I'm open to any suggestions.
3. Controlling crank sensing. I've heard great things about Yoshifab's DSM CAS, and if I'm controlling spark with the ECU, this seems like a good way to fill the distributor hole with something useful and ditch the CPS on the flywheel. Thoughts?
4. What resources helped you guys the most when going through the same processes I'm attempting?
5. Are there any software suites worth looking into? Why or why not? What are the benefits of tuner suites initially and in the long run?
Feel free to make fun of me or add any insight that would help me with such a project. You guys have been a great help to me going from not knowing how to change oil to doing several engine swaps, wiring my car from K-Jet to LH2.4, and my also helping in my budget 16vt project (which I miss thoroughly). I feel this is the next step in learning how cars really work.
Thanks in advance!
I really want to Megasquirt my car for educational purposes and because it seems fun as hell. At the same time, I want to do it right: This means no shortcuts, good materials, and a satisfying end result that leaves the car better than when I started. Currently, I have no deeper academic knowledge than nomenclature and a basic understanding of what each component does, hypothetically and/or anecdotally. I understand VE, AFR, dwell, and a lot of other basic principles. But the primary goal of this project is fulfilling this knowledge so I'll be proficient in the inner workings of EMS, or at least my own vehicle.
The vehicle's drivetrain that I'll be megasquirting is a 1994 B230FT with LH2.4, EZ116K, TLAO chips, and a 012 MAF. Eventually this will lead up to me swapping in another built 16vt. I plan on having this vehicle be my daily driver (once it's daily driveable ). I've heard great things about MS3-Pro, but most of my information comes from recommendations and reading online. The car is registered in Tillamook (primary residence) so I don't have to worry about smog / alternative ECUs with this particular vehicle.
Some questions:
1. MS3-Pro with fresh wiring harness or MS3-Pro with module in ECU case and a donor LH2.4 harness: Which one would you go for and why? What are your choice materials for building either harness to at least OEM quality?
2. MAP vs. MAF. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? I'm leaning toward a MAP sensor since it seems like a far better way to tune, but I'm open to any suggestions.
3. Controlling crank sensing. I've heard great things about Yoshifab's DSM CAS, and if I'm controlling spark with the ECU, this seems like a good way to fill the distributor hole with something useful and ditch the CPS on the flywheel. Thoughts?
4. What resources helped you guys the most when going through the same processes I'm attempting?
5. Are there any software suites worth looking into? Why or why not? What are the benefits of tuner suites initially and in the long run?
Feel free to make fun of me or add any insight that would help me with such a project. You guys have been a great help to me going from not knowing how to change oil to doing several engine swaps, wiring my car from K-Jet to LH2.4, and my also helping in my budget 16vt project (which I miss thoroughly). I feel this is the next step in learning how cars really work.
Thanks in advance!