Magnetti Marelli EFI system programming.

[WILMAN]

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> From: Chris Wilson <chris at maximum-bhp.u-net.com>
> To: diy_efi at coulomb.eng.ohio-state.edu
> Cc: chris at maximum-bhp.u-net.com
> Subject: Magnetti Marelli EFI system programming.
> Date: Tuesday, September 02, 1997 5:16 AM
> 
> Hi all.I am a bit of a lurker here,trying to learn what I can,but I have 
> an unresolveable problem,at the moment.
> 
> I have bought a Reynard Formula 3 single seater,with an Alfa Romeo 2
litre 
> F3 twin spark engine.(A Novamotor unit from Italy).Novamotor use a 
> Magnetti Marelli ECU to operate the injection and ignition,but on first 
> glance it looked very much like a Weber Alpha system.I understand 
> these,and have access to the interface and software for pulling the 
> map,and modifying it.
> 
> To my annoyance,I am told that only Novamotor Italy have the software to 
> mess with this Magnetti Marelli system,and being in the UK,this is 
> somewhat inconvenient... :-)
> 
> Am I stuck with the map it comes with,or is there a way to paly with this

> ECU?
	What is the exact model number printed on the ECU? There should be a
label.

> 
> If it is a no hoper,what might I replace the ECU with,that would allow 
> _me_ to re map the sytem on _our_ dyno,with sensibly priced software and 
> interface,and yet leave as much of the rest of the system intact? At a 
> glance we seem to have air inlet temp,throttle position,water temp,crank 
> position.maybe distributor position,and maybe a knock sensor.
> 
Try Gems. They offer a full range of programmable ECU's. The programming
software is free and you use a laptop for programming. Their email address
is gems at gems.co.uk , I believe. Ask for Mr Richard Lloyd. By the way, it is
a British company!


> TIA for any info on this set up !
> 
> -- 
>             Best Regards,  Chris Wilson.
> 
>              Gatesgarth Racing Developments
>                    Gatley,Cheshire,UK
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