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Megasquirt: group buy / assemble ?
I'm just collecting parts to put megasquirt on my 1.7. I've got a digi 1
fuel rail and injectors, I'm assuming these will work. I'm pulling the
injector cups out of a gti 1.8 this weekend. I've got an aftermarket
universal FPR. Got an ox sensor that will hopefully thread into my TT
downpipe. So I guess I'm pretty much equipped, I just need the actual
squirt box. I'm installing this in anticipation of a X-flow swap once my
motor keels over. I am understanding that with the megasquirt you don't
need any kind of airflow sensor. Just a vaccum line into the box right?
So I can get rid of the whole fuel distributor/airbox right? one moment
pls....
YYEEEEEHHHHAAAAA!
Vince
> -----Original Message-----
> From: scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org
> [mailto:scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of Madsci
> Sent: Monday, April 14, 2003 9:38 PM
> To: Brian McGarvey
> Cc: scirocco-l@scirocco.org; GRM Skateboard Racing -- Allyn; Brian
> Haygood; Rick Alexander; Ron Pieper; Scott F. Williams
> Subject: Re: Megasquirt: group buy / assemble ?
>
>
> So, wait.. Are you offering to assemble these, or at least help assemble
> them, in exchange for a freebie for the GRM car? Or am I way off? I'd
> definitely be interested if there's enough of a response. I was planning
> on putting one on my BMW this summer, since all the required sensors and
> plumbing are already there, and then seeing about doing the scirocco
> based on the experience with the BMW.Anyway, count me in for at least
> one, maybe two, if this works out.
>
> -Zach
>
> On Mon, 2003-04-14 at 23:17, Brian McGarvey wrote:
> > Ok folks,
> > I have a deal for ya. (GRM guy talking so you know there's
> something in it
> > for the racecar for free -- taking donations again.. yes
> already plan is
> > for the top 15 next year).
> >
> > If you know what megasquirt is you know im talking to you if
> not then you
> > dont then go google and read up on it. its Electronic Fuel injection.
> >
> > http://www.bgsoflex.com/megasquirt.html
> >
> >
> >
> > So here is the deal.
> > Im willing to put my electronic skills on the table for barter so I can
> > get a megasquirt for the car. Here is the basic plan. If there is
> > sufficient interest.
> >
> > The megasquirt system has some basic components.
> >
> > ECU
> > Relay box (so you can mount megasquirt ECU inside your leaky rocco.
> > sensors
> > wiring harness
> >
> > then there is a stimulator board that you plug it into to test and
> > configure. A basic megasquirt ECU + relay box costs about $180 in parts
> >
> > the stimulator box costs about $50.00
> >
> > Then you have to put it together. and build your wiring harness.
> > if a few people want to go in on a purchase. we can build some
> very nice
> > systems.
> >
> > What I think. CIS is good to about 170-180 HP. You can upgrade the fuel
> > system to a larger 240T CIS distributor. and get to about 220.
> >
> > The people who generally want this are looking to be boosted or nitrous
> > injectioned folks who need ALOT more gas and dont want to screw
> with digi1
> > etc.
> >
> > Basic iterations of the upgrades.
> > 1.8L low comp (turbo)
> >
> > 1.8L G60 (turbo or supercharger)
> >
> > 1.8T 20v elimnates need for FI but not ignition -- not an option until
> > megajolt or GRM special comes online
> >
> > 2.0L xflow (turbo and non-turbo)
> > 2.0L 8v CIS head (turbo and non-turbo)
> >
> > 2.0L 16v (tunability)
> > 2.0L 16v (turbo / supercharger)
> >
> >
> > all these types of upgrades can benefit from a clean megasquirt install.
> > with a group type buy of wiring, parts, and some distributed work there
> > could be some very nice megasquirt installs on the list.
> >
> > Issues.
> > sensor layouts and wiring lengths
> > metal fabrication of the enclosure boxes. purchase is easily avail, but
> > faceplate cutout is the issue.
> > electronic parts assembly and test.
> > They use some basic non weather/harsh environment connectors we
> might want
> > to upgrade, cause well - A1's leak.... alot... often ... right on fuse
> > boxes..
> > This only supplies the electronics. we need to find an easy and cheap
> > solution for mountable fuel rails for the stock 8v head, stock
> 16v head,
> > the xflow, g60, 20v all have one already. The best solution
> IMHO would be
> > a stock VW part like the late model cabby digi2 fuel rail, but pressure
> > issues may be a problem for really high boost apps.
> >
> > A starting/default map for each of these motors.
> >
> > Just so you know the GRM car was going to use the stock
> Jetronic and knock
> > box for ignition mapping and a little electronic magic. But we
> gotta have
> > the car running first.
> >
> > So now it boils down to cost.
> > the fixed purchase of the stimulator and screws is about 70.00 for the
> > first 5 and and extra $30.00 for each additional set of 5.
> >
> > The fee for this will be 1 megasquirt kit / 5 built --> these will go
> > toward a GRM car first -- sporting rocco.org stickers if none
> are needed
> > any additional will be traded off to support GRM cars.
> >
> > Without the wiring harness or engine sensors that you will
> need. cost per
> > purchaser is approximately as follows
> > group buy members cost / member
> > 3 - ~330.00
> > 4 - 295.00
> > 5 - 271.00
> > 10 - 250.00
> >
> > This is an estimate all labor is donated.
> > We can make nice wiring harnesses, but it will take some
> experimentation
> > and planning.
> >
> > Brian -- not taking money just suggestions.
> > -------------------------------------------------------------
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> (more machine
> > work)
> > 84 0v Next years car got parts? parts for Dougs car now
> > 82 2.0L Topless bunny -- Knock Ignition and bigger clutch. next.
> > 90 90q20v doing daily driver duty.
> > 91 VFR750F everybody needs a 11-12 sec vehicle.
> >
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