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, today was a Big Day (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I drove it around the block (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) . It was limping, but, it had enough torque to do it....no stalling either. Yeh me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

After a well deserved (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)

I made the realization, that I am truly NOT certain about my measured ignition timing. I have been reading that using a dial type timing light may induce timing errors when used with wasted spark system. (double advance issue). This needs to be sorted, and a number of other small details need to be addressed before I move on further, such as oil breather system, a more elegant throttle hookup, fuel pump re-wiring, and oh yes, vehicle registration and a few other things.

There is still a lot to sort out, tune, understand but I do feel confident that I will get there.