best bet for DIY-EFI setup, SOONer than Later

Les Dittert lesd at earthlink.net
Mon Feb 25 21:47:30 GMT 2002


I saw the megasquirt, it looks very good, I would be interested in
two of them, if they become available at some point soon.
Thanks
-Les


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> From: owner-diy_efi at diy-efi.org 
> [mailto:owner-diy_efi at diy-efi.org] On Behalf Of pshurvell at tiofi.com.au
> Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2002 8:45 PM
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> Subject: Re: best bet for DIY-EFI setup, SOONer than Later
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> Have you looked at the Megasquirt site? go to 
> www.groups.yahoo.com/group/megasquirt and read the intro page 
> thoroughly, then follow the link to the actual Megasquirt 
> site which should decide if this will suit your needs. I 
> should warn you that the group buy has closed and no more 
> orders are being taken at the moment, however there are some 
> spare kits that are yet to be accounted for, and as soon as 
> all the paid for kits have been sent, they will be offered 
> for sale. Do a search on the yahoo site archives for "group 
> buy". This should fill you in on what is happening. If 
> however you already know all of this, please feel free to 
> ignore me :o) Regards. Paul.
> 
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> Hi Les,
> it would probably be a good idea to subscribe to the GMECM 
> list  if you take my suggestion seriously. The 87-90 Turbo 
> Sunbird had an ECM and harness that would probably get you 
> 95% of the way there, once you understand how the GM MAP 
> systems work.  With an eprom burner and a program like 
> TunerCat or GME-Pro, you can change fuel & timing, etc. 
> Again, there is a learning curve if you go this route, but it 
> sure beat re-inventing the wheel & wagon.. The ECM number is 
> 1227749.  You'll also need a chip for a Turbo Sunbird if the 
> ECM is from another vehicle. It was used in 88 quad 4 cars 
> and some pretty scarce GMC Turbo trucks. Mike V
> 
> In a message dated 2/19/2002 5:26:36 PM Eastern Standard 
> Time, lesd at earthlink.net writes:
> 
> > Dear list,
> >
> >  What would be the best approach to a diy efi for a turbo vw bug  
> > engine, in the next month or so?
> >
> >  Is there anyone providing a board, or parts set, deliverable soon?
> >
> >  Is the best solution to still come up with a one of a kind  setup 
> > instead? Seems silly.
> >
> >  How many of you actually run a diy-efi on an engine that 
> works?  I'm 
> > just learning the ropes here, being a new subscriber.
> >
> >  Thanks
> >  -Les
> >
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