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EFI was HP at which a 4k is too low gearing?



How much does this megasquirt system cost?  I'm playing with the idea of
changing the FI on my fsp car.  I currently have a holley system with a
programmable ignition curve and the factory FI.  Is there that much more to
gain with controlling the pulse on the injectors?


----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan Bubb" <jdbubb@ix.netcom.com>
To: <jester@westfailure.net>
Cc: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2002 12:41 PM
Subject: Re: EFI was HP at which a 4k is too low gearing?


> Ah hah! You have joined the ranks of the Cheapass!
> Actually, I have one on order also. I was going to install it on my 81
with
> KS ignition and run it in FSP, but now the 81's future is unclear. Not
sure
> what I'm going to do with the megasquirt.
> In any event it looks pretty good. Windows software instead of DOS
software
> (Come on Haltech!) or a simple little hand held input device. It has an 8
X
> 8 matrix where the user can set the RPM and MAP points for the matrix
which
> seems just about right for NA and it will run closed loop.
> And if it won't currently datalog, there are enough knowledgeable people
> jumping on this that someone will figure out a way to do it and make in
> available to all the users.
> It might be interesting making it work with throttle bodies since it is a
> MAP based system, but if push came to shove you could change the MAP input
> to a TPS input and run it that way.
> You know, the Haltech has alot of capability, but this effing DOS software
> is driving me nuts.
> Personally, I think Megasquirt is a pretty good choice.
> Think you'll have it ready by Cincy??
> Dan
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <jester@westfailure.net>
> To: Dan Bubb <jdbubb@ix.netcom.com>
> Cc: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2002 1:41 PM
> Subject: Re: HP at which a 4k is too low gearing?
>
>
> > On Sun, 17 Feb 2002, Dan Bubb wrote:
> >
> > > So, what EFI are you getting?? I'm curious, because now that I have
the
> > > Haltech, I have some definite opinions about this.
> > Well,
> >
> > I'm going with the do it yourself option... A megasquirt kit.
> >
> > Pro's:
> > Cheap
> > I can build it myself
> > batch fire just like SMS & most programmables.
> > high speed processor capable of 18k rpm+
> > Open source hardware. (build your own, modify it & make it different)
> > open source software. (change sensors, lookup tables, routines etc.)
> >
> > Cons:
> > no one to yell at if it fails
> > Doesn't do ignition
> > as yet semi unproven (currently running 2 vehicles.)
> >
> >
> > So, i trust the guys that designed it know what they are doing & figured
> > i'm mainly avoiding the "we're smart & figured out something you can't
so
> > we are going to rape you for it" r&d surcharge on commercial units.
> > $100-200 worth of hardware, $700-1500 worth of r&d/software markup
> > on a given unit. These companies did the work and deserve what the
market
> > will  bear for their trouble, but i think i can do more or less the same
> > thing cheaper due to generous experts in the open source area.
> >
> > In MHO, at this time its a relatively unproven system, so I am
> > gambling & taking a chance, but i feel its a decent bet due to the
> > experience of the designers. Kits have now shipped, so soon there will
be
> > more cars with it installed. time will tell.
> >
> > take care,
> >
> > Steve
> >
> > P.S. for more info: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/megasquirt/ I am the
> > voluntary list admin, and not directly involved in the project.
> >
> >
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