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Timbo is coming to cincy in a megasquirt rocco

Subject: Timbo is coming to cincy in a megasquirt rocco
From: sharpshooter33 at adelphia.net (David Brown)
Date: Fri Mar 31 13:17:48 2006
References: <33461dc20603300851hf1d1c05ybab5668e8d67f427@mail.gmail.com><002e01c6546a$e80ed2f0$6401a8c0@kellnerhmypj1x><33461dc20603310453v1dff57bauae828a10f13d49fc@mail.gmail.com><009601c654ed$2f460c60$6e02a8c0@sharpshooter33><006601c654f2$8c9a2950$b709b9d0@4WAVE> <010201c654f6$aac73db0$6e02a8c0@sharpshooter33>

Aaaahh I see Timbo may have aquired a TB w/TPS 8-)

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2528153
cheers
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Brown" <sharpshooter33@adelphia.net>
To: "scirocco scirocco" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Friday, March 31, 2006 2:09 PM
Subject: Re: Timbo is coming to cincy in a megasquirt rocco


> Dan,
> I thought the 16v dizzy's had hall with no vacuum advance?  Thought is was 
> all done with the ICU and Knock?  The 2.2PCB they had a table for the 
> setting on the timing for starters.  I'm not real up on the spark timing, 
> but it looked like on there drawings they set it 10degrees then set the 
> trigger somewhere around 60?  Sounded like they had it knocked down to an 
> art.
>
> Here's the 2 threads I was talking about. Am I missing something on the 
> setup?
>
> http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1377841
> 2.2v
> http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2505864
> 3v
>
> Thanks
> David
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Dan Bubb" <jdbubb@verizon.net>
> To: "David Brown" <sharpshooter33@adelphia.net>; "scirocco scirocco" 
> <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> Sent: Friday, March 31, 2006 1:40 PM
> Subject: Re: Timbo is coming to cincy in a megasquirt rocco
>
>
> Yeah, there isn't much to it, but don't forget you need to substitute a 
> fixed advance distributor for the normal mechanical and vacuum advance 
> distributor.
> And let's not forget you need to have an idea of what advance the engine 
> needs to have across the load/RPM ranges.
> There's no easy tool to help ignition tuning like the WB-O2 assists with 
> fuel tuning. Just avoiding ping or knock isn't enough.
> Dan
>
> From: "David Brown" <sharpshooter33@adelphia.net>
> Sent: Friday, March 31, 2006 1:01 PM
> Subject: Re: Timbo is coming to cincy in a megasquirt rocco
>
>
>> I've been reading up on the V3PCB.  Doesn't look like there much to do if
>> you change over to MSnS-E.  Couple changes on the board, Code and just 
>> run
>> new Hall connector to the MSI direct and set timing.  Just something to
>> think about if you run ahead of schedule. 8-)
>>
>> Cheers
>> David
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Timbo" <timjmcconnell@gmail.com>
>> To: "Rick Kellner" <rfkellner@snet.net>
>> Cc: "Scirocco list" <Scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
>> Sent: Friday, March 31, 2006 7:53 AM
>> Subject: Re: Timbo is coming to cincy in a megasquirt rocco
>>
>>
>> I'm not going to be running MSnS-e at first, because I am not
>> controling ignition at this point. I've heard that it's possible to
>> provide enrichment via MAP readings though. I think I may look into a
>> ford or a japanese TPS though - it'll be more reliable than a bosh, I
>> bet.
>>
>> --Timbo
>>
>> On 3/30/06, Rick Kellner <rfkellner@snet.net> wrote:
>>> Timbo, I am by no means a MS expert and have no first hand experience
>>> but that is never stopped me before.  I have done a little reading on
>>> the MS but please correct me if I am on the wrong track.
>>> Are you running MSnS-e?  If so, it is my understanding that you do not
>>> need a TPS.  MSnS-e monitors manifold pressure and provides enrichment
>>> based on this input.
>>> IMHO the value of an auto Passat TPS has become ridiculous and you are
>>> still at the mercy of its reliability.  If you do have to go with a TPS
>>> it would be interesting to see if there are any alternatives.  A TPS is
>>> just a simple variable resistor.  Maybe something from a GM, Ford, etc?
>>> Thanks, Rick.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Timbo [mailto:timjmcconnell@gmail.com]
>>> Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2006 11:51 AM
>>> To: Scirocco list
>>> Subject: Timbo is coming to cincy in a megasquirt rocco
>>>
>>> Yep - you heard it here first. My white car is getting the megasquirt
>>> on the regular 1.8 8v. I'm just going to run digifant injectors with
>>> the stock ignition, but it'll run!
>>>
>>> Also starring in the car is a 800W-1600max power inverter. For mucho
>>> laptop tuning usage. Also - much burning of CDs could happen as well.
>>> ETKA anyone? bring blank CDs.
>>>
>>> Now. I hafta make it run before June - so I need some help here. I'm
>>> still looking for a Throttle position sensor throttle body for the
>>> car. If anybody has one for sale or whatever - let me know!!
>>>
>>> --
>>> Timbo!
>>> Location: Glenside, PA!
>>> www.vintagewatercooleds.com/tech
>>>
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>>
>> --
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>> Location: Glenside, PA!
>> www.vintagewatercooleds.com/tech
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