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)

[Michelj13]

Yes, I confirmed tonight that the Tooth #1 angle adjustment is VERY flexible. I took some photos of the timing wheel (that I marked up with TDC roughly same spot as Mark's wheel) with my test setup. I fee comfortable with this now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Also, ordered up some SS fuel lines+tank screen from Tangerine Racing, so looks like I will be diving into the car soon. Wonder if I really need to remove the tank (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif)
I need to mount my fuel pump under the tank too. Any tips on doing this?

[rwilner]

boy this looks familiar!

When you get into tuning land, I HIGHLY recommend purchasing the full version of tunerstudio and using their autotune function to set your VE tables. They will get you to 90% of where you need to be (maybe 100%).

Also: I know you'll do this, but when you get everything in the car, make sure every sensor is reading as expected before even trying to start or tune the engine -- IAT, CHT, MPS, AFR, TPS are the main ones I think.

Looks like fun!!