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Subject: Timbo is coming to cincy in a megasquirt rocco
From: rfkellner at snet.net (Rick Kellner)
Date: Sat Apr 1 20:06:40 2006
In-reply-to: <33461dc20603311204t191dd7c2y880df0945a3b944a@mail.gmail.com>
Timbo, it looks like you got a good deal.  My previous comments (second
from the bottom of the post) regarding the price of TBs with a TPS was
due to seeing some recent ones on EBay in the $75 range.
  
Rick.

-----Original Message-----
From: Timbo [mailto:timjmcconnell@gmail.com] 
Sent: Friday, March 31, 2006 3:04 PM
To: David Brown
Cc: scirocco scirocco
Subject: Re: Timbo is coming to cincy in a megasquirt rocco

Yep!! I got it, just got an IM from him and paypal'd him the $$. Good.
So the only thing I need now is an IAT and the fuel injector cups.

On 3/31/06, David Brown <sharpshooter33@adelphia.net> wrote:
> Aaaahh I see Timbo may have aquired a TB w/TPS 8-)
>
> http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2528153
> cheers
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Brown" <sharpshooter33@adelphia.net>
> To: "scirocco scirocco" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> Sent: Friday, March 31, 2006 2:09 PM
> Subject: Re: Timbo is coming to cincy in a megasquirt rocco
>
>
> > Dan,
> > I thought the 16v dizzy's had hall with no vacuum advance?  Thought
is was
> > all done with the ICU and Knock?  The 2.2PCB they had a table for
the
> > setting on the timing for starters.  I'm not real up on the spark
timing,
> > but it looked like on there drawings they set it 10degrees then set
the
> > trigger somewhere around 60?  Sounded like they had it knocked down
to an
> > art.
> >
> > Here's the 2 threads I was talking about. Am I missing something on
the
> > setup?
> >
> > http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1377841
> > 2.2v
> > http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2505864
> > 3v
> >
> > Thanks
> > David
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Dan Bubb" <jdbubb@verizon.net>
> > To: "David Brown" <sharpshooter33@adelphia.net>; "scirocco scirocco"
> > <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> > Sent: Friday, March 31, 2006 1:40 PM
> > Subject: Re: Timbo is coming to cincy in a megasquirt rocco
> >
> >
> > Yeah, there isn't much to it, but don't forget you need to
substitute a
> > fixed advance distributor for the normal mechanical and vacuum
advance
> > distributor.
> > And let's not forget you need to have an idea of what advance the
engine
> > needs to have across the load/RPM ranges.
> > There's no easy tool to help ignition tuning like the WB-O2 assists
with
> > fuel tuning. Just avoiding ping or knock isn't enough.
> > Dan
> >
> > From: "David Brown" <sharpshooter33@adelphia.net>
> > Sent: Friday, March 31, 2006 1:01 PM
> > Subject: Re: Timbo is coming to cincy in a megasquirt rocco
> >
> >
> >> I've been reading up on the V3PCB.  Doesn't look like there much to
do if
> >> you change over to MSnS-E.  Couple changes on the board, Code and
just
> >> run
> >> new Hall connector to the MSI direct and set timing.  Just
something to
> >> think about if you run ahead of schedule. 8-)
> >>
> >> Cheers
> >> David
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "Timbo" <timjmcconnell@gmail.com>
> >> To: "Rick Kellner" <rfkellner@snet.net>
> >> Cc: "Scirocco list" <Scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> >> Sent: Friday, March 31, 2006 7:53 AM
> >> Subject: Re: Timbo is coming to cincy in a megasquirt rocco
> >>
> >>
> >> I'm not going to be running MSnS-e at first, because I am not
> >> controling ignition at this point. I've heard that it's possible to
> >> provide enrichment via MAP readings though. I think I may look into
a
> >> ford or a japanese TPS though - it'll be more reliable than a bosh,
I
> >> bet.
> >>
> >> --Timbo
> >>
> >> On 3/30/06, Rick Kellner <rfkellner@snet.net> wrote:
> >>> Timbo, I am by no means a MS expert and have no first hand
experience
> >>> but that is never stopped me before.  I have done a little reading
on
> >>> the MS but please correct me if I am on the wrong track.
> >>> Are you running MSnS-e?  If so, it is my understanding that you do
not
> >>> need a TPS.  MSnS-e monitors manifold pressure and provides
enrichment
> >>> based on this input.
> >>> IMHO the value of an auto Passat TPS has become ridiculous and you
are
> >>> still at the mercy of its reliability.  If you do have to go with
a TPS
> >>> it would be interesting to see if there are any alternatives.  A
TPS is
> >>> just a simple variable resistor.  Maybe something from a GM, Ford,
etc?
> >>> Thanks, Rick.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From: Timbo [mailto:timjmcconnell@gmail.com]
> >>> Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2006 11:51 AM
> >>> To: Scirocco list
> >>> Subject: Timbo is coming to cincy in a megasquirt rocco
> >>>
> >>> Yep - you heard it here first. My white car is getting the
megasquirt
> >>> on the regular 1.8 8v. I'm just going to run digifant injectors
with
> >>> the stock ignition, but it'll run!
> >>>
> >>> Also starring in the car is a 800W-1600max power inverter. For
mucho
> >>> laptop tuning usage. Also - much burning of CDs could happen as
well.
> >>> ETKA anyone? bring blank CDs.
> >>>
> >>> Now. I hafta make it run before June - so I need some help here.
I'm
> >>> still looking for a Throttle position sensor throttle body for the
> >>> car. If anybody has one for sale or whatever - let me know!!
> >>>
> >>> --
> >>> Timbo!
> >>> Location: Glenside, PA!
> >>> www.vintagewatercooleds.com/tech
> >>>
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Timbo!
Location: Glenside, PA!
www.vintagewatercooleds.com/tech

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