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RD Evans |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 112 Joined: 20-July 03 From: Temple, TX Member No.: 923 ![]() |
Does anyone have a MS project underway for a 1.8? Can the stock L-Jet components be used?
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Mueller |
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914 Freak! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 17,150 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
Keep:
stock injectors, stock intake plenum and tubes, stock dual relay for fuel pump & injectors, stock resistors (4 pack near battery) Get rid of: AFM (air flow meter-there is one install on a BMW that kept his, but too much work, IMHO) stock tps Add: New "full range" TPS O2 sensor (heated or wide band, or none at all like my first MS install) Air intake temp sensor(stock one is part of the AFM) My 1911 (big bore 1.8) was MS'd using pretty much the same keep/throw away/add structure above. I did swap out the 1.8 intake plenum for a 2.0 intake plenum, but I only did that since I prefer the design of the 2.0 plenum and location of the throttle body (the intake tubes are the same ID, but the location is a tad bit off so they must be tweaked to line up correctly.) |
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914 Wizard? No way. I got too much to learn. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 4,099 Joined: 21-April 03 From: Gig Harbor, WA Member No.: 598 ![]() |
Get rid of ECU
I used the Megasquirt relay board on my 2.0l. It makes the hook up easier. I let Megasquirt control the fuel pump. Dave |
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914 Freak! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 17,150 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
QUOTE Get rid of ECU oh yea, I forgot that one (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) the L-jets come with a seperate dual relay assembly which functions fine.....now that I think of it, I'd sell the stock relay (suckers cost $75 brand new I think) and go with using the regular 914 relay board or the MS relay board as you did. I have a new MS relay board(PCB only), but I have yet to get all of the supporting components. |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 112 Joined: 20-July 03 From: Temple, TX Member No.: 923 ![]() |
Mike-
Correct me if I'm wrong, but weren't you considering building some MS boards for resell? If so, I might be interested in working with you to add MS to my 1.8. Only seems to make sense, because you have already done it and it would be worth some $$$ to avoid the aggrivation factor that I will go through doing it on my own. I'm a few months away from the project and may tear down the 1.8 and upgrade it to a 2056. I suppose the MS should work ok for this size engine? Thanks! |
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stoya, stoya, stoya ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region ![]() ![]() |
just out of curiosity, not trying to hijack the thread, but how much does a MS setup(converting from carbs) cost?
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Joe.D |
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MCMLXXIII MCCM ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 132 Joined: 16-June 03 From: Southern Maine Member No.: 830 ![]() |
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tat2dphreak |
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stoya, stoya, stoya ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region ![]() ![]() |
wow, thanks! that seems like a great deal! it will have to be a later project! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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DNHunt |
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914 Wizard? No way. I got too much to learn. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 4,099 Joined: 21-April 03 From: Gig Harbor, WA Member No.: 598 ![]() |
Whether it's a good deal or not depends on a lot of stuff. Don't get me wrong, I believe in the MS program, but there are plenty of costs. Time, money and probably frustration. The money depends on how elaborate you get and how much stuff you already have.
At a minimum you will need: 1) the board and components ~$150 2) wire, connectors, hoses and various odds and ends ~$50 3) laptop ~$0-$1500 4) throttle position switch ~$10-$50 This gets you a fuel injection computer you have to tune by the seat of your pants or on a dyno 5) Dyno time ~$150-200 with this setup it needs to be mounted in or near the engine bay which = HOT (not good) To make it nice you need all of the above plus: 1) Wide band O2 (allows you to tune richer than stoich which we need), (can run closed loop) ~$175 used 2) Relay board (get the brain someplace cool) $50 3) Dyno time ~$150-200 These are just guesses and there are a lot of different ways to go. Count on it costing more than you plan on and taking more time than you think. So what's new. I have a complete breakdown on my build on my website (link at the bottom) Dave |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 112 Joined: 20-July 03 From: Temple, TX Member No.: 923 ![]() |
I know the frustration factor will be HUGE if I undertake the project myself. I need to change the single carb to "something" and the choices are dual carbs or FI. I don't think there is a huge difference in cost between the two options. The upside to carbs is that I can find someone local who understands them. With the MS, I think the car could perform better as a daily driver and if I'm going to invest my time learning a fuel system, I think I would prefer the FI. I just need to find a Mega Squirt "consultant" and may for their knowledge and for them keeping me out of trouble.
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RD Evans |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 112 Joined: 20-July 03 From: Temple, TX Member No.: 923 ![]() |
Ooopps..typo. I meant to say PAY for their knowledge.
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 55 Joined: 27-March 03 From: Lake Elsinore, CA Member No.: 482 ![]() |
I haven't heard any mention of the flyback board yet. Has anyone used it? Or are y'all just adding the resistors to the injectors?
--Alex |
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914 Wizard? No way. I got too much to learn. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 4,099 Joined: 21-April 03 From: Gig Harbor, WA Member No.: 598 ![]() |
Guys
The resources (consultants) are on the MS boards. The help is great. I had never done an electronics project in my life but I wanted to lean as well as use a FI system. MS was perfect. It's just takes time to research and you have to work slowly and carefully. I didn't use the flyback board. I decided to use resistors in series with the injectors. It works just fine. Dave |
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