megasquirt users

[rfkellner at snet.net (Rick Kellner)]

Ben, I have been researching the MS option too and would like to hear
more regarding your experiences.  I don't want to jump into the MS
forums on line and deluge them with questions especially when I don't
have the kit.  I did read the Mega Manual while I was on vacation and
while it seems like a great system however, the learning curve and the
initial start up can be lengthy.  

Some of my observations from reading the manual are:
VW fuel pumps, relay, lines to the engine, etc are acceptable.
VW temp sensors are also acceptable.
The stock ignition (from CIS-E), knock sensor, etc are also acceptable.
RPM signal is easy to get too.
The stock VW fast idle circuit is acceptable.
The fuel rail on the 16V seems to be one of the largest expenses; no one
seems to have an adaptation from another VW product that works.
Injectors fall next in line after the rail.

Now for some questions;
Are you running a wide band O2?
What did you do for a fuel rail; I have heard that a 1.8t lines up
however it requires extensions?
What did you use for injectors?
Do you wish you stayed with Motronic? 
How many miles do you have on the system?

Thanks, Rick




-----Original Message-----
From: scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org
[mailto:scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org] On Behalf Of Ben Harder
Sent: Friday, August 20, 2004 6:28 PM
To: Anthony Pelletier; scirocco-l@scirocco.org
Subject: [SPAM] Re: megasquirt users

Hey Anthony,

 I do in fact have MS up and running on my mk1...
with a 2.0 16v in fact.  ;)
(and with +compression, cams, etc...)

The car runs great!  Off idle that is.  I just can't
get the engine to idle below 1200.  Largely due to my
cams, but because MS can't handle the fluctuating
vacuum signal I suppose.  Anyhow, besides that issue
to resolve it is quite nice.  Sooooooooooooooooooo
many hours of prep, install, and tuning so far...

This install is definitely not a "bolt-in" setup.
And cost... at first the idea of an *inexpensive*
stand alone setup sounded great, but once you add in
the fuel rail, injectors, lines/fittings, wiring,
fpr, and sensors it adds up.  Just a word of caution
is all...

I have yet to get to a dyno and tune the car...
can't wait to really do some tuning.

Later,

Ben



--- Anthony Pelletier <vwnuts@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Hello everyone,
> 
> I am in the process of gathering parts necessary to
> put a 2.0 16v in my MKI.  I was searching through info
> on vortex and was going to find a motronic wiring
> harness.  (I think I have most of what I need burried
> in my basement) And was reading a post on megasquirt
> on the 16v forum.  It appears to be pretty reasonable
> providing you can get the kit together yourself.  I
> know theres a few people on the list that have it
> running.  Is anyone running the EDIS spark set up? 
> Please email me about you experiences.  How does the
> car run?  I am just 'thinking' about it for now.  I
> have experience with tuning stand alone set ups.  
> 
> Thanks for any info,
> Tony
> 
> __________________________________________________
> Do You Yahoo!?
> Tired of spam?  Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around 
> http://mail.yahoo.com 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Scirocco-l mailing list
> Scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> http://neubayern.net/mailman/listinfo/scirocco-l
> 



		
__________________________________
Do you Yahoo!?
Yahoo! Mail is new and improved - Check it out!
http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail

_______________________________________________
Scirocco-l mailing list
Scirocco-l@scirocco.org
http://neubayern.net/mailman/listinfo/scirocco-l