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]

I just looked up the 9530 and jake states on his site that it is not compatable with ANY injection, stock or aftermarket. I also saw another ports where he recomends not using the 9530 on a 2270.

Interesting. I spoke to Jake personally on a couple of occasion and he was very helpful. We also exchanged emails. He sold me that cam knowing the displacement, stroke, bore, and compression I wanted to achieve (8.3 on all cylinders). I also purchased pistons and other parts from him. It ran ok with carbs except for sluggish mid range. I was hoping FI would correct for this. Hope it does.
In fact, I purchased one of his early customs grinds back in 2005 that had very similar specs to the 9530. I ran this in a 2270 high compression engine. That engine did not idle well, but, over 3k it pulled like crazy to redline and more. Too bad I used poor re-built heads and dropped a seat, but that is another story (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

What I have is what I have. We will make the best of it for now.

Engine would not start today. Needed to charge battery. I will let you know about MAP reading at idle once I get going again.

Alpha-n? Who runs in this mode?