Megasquirt Project, .....IT RUNS ! Options

[Michelj13]

Hi,

Although I have been a member for a while (since I purchased my 914), I have not posted much. I still love my 914 and it's is interesting how this car drives like an absolute go-cart.

Anyway, my engine is a carbed 2270 that I built up with the help of many including Jake, and I am now embarking on a Megasquirt project. As many know, megasquirt is relatively inexpensive for a programmable FI system. I find, however, that there is too much information out there that it is nothing short of confusing. I want to share my progress so that at the end of the day, some may learn and may become less intimidated. Hopefully I will be successful....we'll see.

I have so many questions that I will post, along with some things that I have already learned. ANY and ALL comments appreciated.

I made a youtube video of my progress up to date. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoJfMZ9YgQc

Michel (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[McMark]

IIRC, the Tooth #1 Angle (top right box in your image) should be closer to 290°. Once it's running, you'll need to fine-tune that setting with a timing light.

[Michelj13]

I am deleting this post, because information was not correct.

[aircooledtechguy]

I will need to make another bench experiment, but I got some microbrew IPA this time. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)

A good IPA guarantees success IMHO (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

The main thing to remember about the 36-1 wheel and the VR sensor is that missing tooth needs to lead the VR sensor by 90 degrees for a 4 cylinder motor. I've not used Mark's kit, but if you have the ability to clock the tooth portion of the wheel on it's hub it while the engine is set @ TDC, you won't have to adjust the TDC in the computer in order to get the timing accurate in relation to the actual crank position.