[Diy_efi] Projects

[Bill Shaw]

Hey Andy,

What are you using for a processor?  Can you tell us a bit about your Deuce?

Bill

On 10/18/2012 3:16 PM, Goss Andy wrote:
> David,
>
> Thanks for the complements! :-)
>
> I like the '32 Ford body style as well and I didn't want to go with a
> 350/350 or 350/700R4, too mainstream.
>
> The v6 is a roller lifter/roller rocker, aluminum head engine from the
> factory rated at 160HP... No lack of power there for a 2100 pound car.
>
> It is a speed density based controller and the firmware is still in
> active development and it does start up and idle like a factory ECM.
> I am still tuning the controller to the engine... :-)
>
> Andy
>
> I am also the designer of the ECU PCB board as well as the
> builder/owner of the Deuce.
>
> On 10/18/12, David Allen <davida1 at hiwaay.net> wrote:
>> Neat project! The 32 Ford body is a great looking basis for any project, and
>>
>> that's a very creative powertrain setup.
>>
>> Interesting about the custom-built ECU. I've been heavily into re-tuning but
>>
>> I have always used the factor GM controllers.  It sounds good in the video.
>>
>> I'm assuming it is a speed-density based fuel control program?
>>
>> I'm going to read up on the links you included about it.
>> Thanks for sharing this!
>> David
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Goss Andy" <deuceefi at gmail.com>
>> To: <diy_efi at diy-efi.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:07 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Diy_efi] Projects
>>
>>
>>> My project is a replica of a 1932 Ford 5 Window Coupe powered by a
>>> 1996 GM 3100 SFI V6 mated to a 1989 GM TH700R4 automatic transmission.
>>> The front timing cover has been replaced with one from a 1995
>>> Chevrolet Camaro 3400 V6 engine.  The flexplate, torque convertor and
>>> transmission are from a 1989 Chevrolet Camaro which had a 2.8L V6.
>>>
>>> I welded up the headers myself along with creating custom engine
>>> mounting brackets.
>>>
>>> Here is a photo of the project so far:
>>> http://i.imgur.com/te5vu.jpg
>>>
>>> The red bullet shaped mufflers are a temporary exhaust system.
>>>
>>> Here is a photo of the engine, and yes, it is a FWD engine that has
>>> been mated with a RWD transmission.
>>> http://i.imgur.com/ucTVu.jpg
>>>
>>> Here is a look at the custom Free and Open Source Software and
>>> hardware ECU that runs the engine and will eventually control the
>>> torque convertor clutch lockup solenoid:
>>> http://i.imgur.com/FjsAw.jpg
>>>
>>> Currently the ECU is controlling the injectors in a semi-sequential
>>> fashion and controlling the DIS ignition module ignition advance.  The
>>> ECU activates the fuel pump when the RPM inputs see that the engine is
>>> rotating and it controls the radiator fan (on at 95C, off at 90C).
>>> The ECU is running on FreeEMS 0.2.0 firmware.
>>>
>>> Here is a short video of the Deuce starting up and driving around on
>>> the custom ECU:
>>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSgk9IjBvWA&feature=plcp
>>>
>>> I am primarily using EMStudio (http://www.emstune.com) to tune the ECU
>>> and MegaTunix (http://www.megatunix.com) can be used for bench testing
>>> the outputs and some tuning as well.
>>>
>>> The Deuce still has a way to go, but it is a work in progress...
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Andy
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