Digifant on a 16v question

[flaatr@yahoo.com (Euroroc II)]

The G60 ECU is designed for forced induction... The maps and timing can't 
be right if running normally aspirated.

You would have to chip it, with a custom NA chip in my opinion to make it 
run right.

-RGK-

At 01:18 PM 1/20/03 -0800, you wrote:
>Good summary. I'll only add that you can run Digi-I
>without any forced induction quite well. One of the
>top VW autocrossers in the country is running Digi-I
>on an N/A 8v.
>
>The G60 throttlebody won't work well without forced
>induction though. It has a port for the G60's boost
>recirculation (basically a wastegate) built-in. You
>can use the existing TB though.
>
>And don't forget to get the black/yellow vaccuum hose
>that goes from the TB to the ECU. The length and
>diameter is calibrated specifically for the MAP sensor
>(which is inside the ECU, BTW).
>
>The fuel lines and fuel filter can be a PITA because
>the fittings for the rail are on the passenger side. I
>ran new ones from the fuel tank b/c the car was a
>basket case when I got it. Joe, what did you do?
>
>SNsTuning.com will cut you a chip for any application.
>Danny and Sam rock!
>
>Neal
>'88 16v
>'77 G60
>
>
>--- Joe Doty <Joe.Doty@lcnetwork.com> wrote:
> > Nate,
> >
> > You will definitely need the following from the
> > donor car:
> > ECU
> > Wiring harness
> > Air temp sensor
> >
> > It would be nice to get the following from the donor
> > car:
> > FPR
> > Injectors
> > Injector cups
> > Throttle body
> >
> > You will also need to come up with a fuel rail (I
> > recommend the Ross Machine piece) and FPR adapter,
> > and all lines and fittings to fit it to the existing
> > feed and return lines.
> >
> > The idle stabilizer valve is NOT required.  I would
> > recommend not using it at all.  FPRs are cheap.  I'm
> > using a brand new 944 S (3.5 bar) one that I bought
> > for $40 new.  The injectors cups can be had for
> > about $30 from the dealer but I'm using old ones.
> > Get the throttle body if you can, simply because it
> > will make life easier in the future.  It has a round
> > rather than an oblong shaped inlet.  The 16v coolant
> > temp sensor works for this swap.
> >
> > It took me about a day to install it.  Not that bad
> > at all.
> >
> > Joe Doty
> > IT/Development
> > joe@lcnetwork.com
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Nathan Frechette
> > [mailto:desertwind16v@attbi.com]
> > Sent: Monday, January 20, 2003 10:27 AM
> > To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > Subject: Digifant on a 16v question
> >
> > Since I plan on using digi 1 off a g60 on my 16v
> > when I go turbo I have a few questions.  First off
> > is it hard to install it?  Do I only need the wiring
> > harness for the engine bay?  I know that I need a
> > special fuel rail, but thats all that I know I
> > need.  I imagine that I also need the coil,
> > distributor(maybe...I dont know), injectors and the
> > inserts, MAP sensor, stuff like that.  Could anyone
> > give me a detailed list of what I am exactly going
> > to need to get a hold of for this?  Would the engine
> > run ok if I install it without a turbo, I cant
> > afford the turbo stuff now and just wanted to get
> > the swap out of the way so when I do get everything
> > for the turbo I can just throw it on.  Thanks alot
> > everyone :)
> >
> > Nate
> >
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