flak monkey
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| posted on 28/4/10 at 06:31 PM |
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All Omex'd up....
...and she lives again!
Albeit running like a dog! Definately not going to be at stoneleigh in it. And considering just trailering it to a rolling road to get them to set it
up.
Need to get my head around the software now as its a bit more complicated than Tunerstudio!
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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andylancaster3000
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| posted on 28/4/10 at 06:33 PM |
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That was quick work!
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dlatch
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| posted on 28/4/10 at 06:56 PM |
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what was the omex like to instal?
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beaver34
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| posted on 28/4/10 at 06:58 PM |
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another one converted, 
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flak monkey
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| posted on 28/4/10 at 07:03 PM |
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Actually the install was an absolute doddle (I say that and it wont work tomorrow!)
When I installed MS i made sure the loom was kept seperate, so it took longer to remove all the cable ties and convoluted tubing than anything
else.
The Omex loom was then a direct splice in, probably took around 4 hours in total for the swap. I now just have to re-cover all the wires and cable tie
everything back in.
First impressions are that it looks to offer much smoother control, there is less fluctuation on the RPM and AFR readings on the dash even with it in
a very poor state of tune. The spark scatter idle control also seems to work rather well...although it was a little concerning to see idle advance of
25deg when i first started it. 
I have a couple of minor problems which I need to speak to Omex about tomorrow, but this is nothing to do with the install - just my lack of
understanding of the software!
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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beaver34
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| posted on 28/4/10 at 07:05 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by flak monkey
Actually the install was an absolute doddle (I say that and it wont work tomorrow!)
When I installed MS i made sure the loom was kept seperate, so it took longer to remove all the cable ties and convoluted tubing than anything
else.
The Omex loom was then a direct splice in, probably took around 4 hours in total for the swap. I now just have to re-cover all the wires and cable tie
everything back in.
First impressions are that it looks to offer much smoother control, there is less fluctuation on the RPM and AFR readings on the dash even with it in
a very poor state of tune. The spark scatter idle control also seems to work rather well...although it was a little concerning to see idle advance of
25deg when i first started it.
I have a couple of minor problems which I need to speak to Omex about tomorrow, but this is nothing to do with the install - just my lack of
understanding of the software!
they have fantasic backup too,
you need one of these to interface directly with it now
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flak monkey
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| posted on 28/4/10 at 07:09 PM |
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Yes their support is fantastic from what I have experienced so far 
And nah, I have one of these which should be able to talk to it
http://www.aimsports.com/products/mxl-pro/index.html
David
Sera
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Danozeman
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| posted on 28/4/10 at 07:21 PM |
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Bloody hell Dave you dont hang around do you.
Get it to stoneleigh you know you want to!!
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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SeanStone
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| posted on 28/4/10 at 07:28 PM |
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I actually worked with omex for two weeks this time last year. They're great guys, they all know their stuff. One of the guys there used to have
a 350hp cosworth westy
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beaver34
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| posted on 28/4/10 at 07:35 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by flak monkey
Yes their support is fantastic from what I have experienced so far
And nah, I have one of these which should be able to talk to it
http://www.aimsports.com/products/mxl-pro/index.html
David
very nice it was a toss up between the two when i got mine
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goaty
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| posted on 28/4/10 at 08:02 PM |
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you really dont hang about....lol.
good to see its on the mend again
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deanwelch
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| posted on 28/4/10 at 08:32 PM |
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YOU CAN DO IT................
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flak monkey
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| posted on 28/4/10 at 08:55 PM |
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Its just too much to ask to get it ready for Stoneleigh now, theres a good few days mapping to get it driveable and check its reliable.
Then I really want to invest in some rolling road time to have it properly seen to by a pro.
Next one looks like Newark! (And its nice and local for me too  )
David
Sera
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eddie99
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| posted on 28/4/10 at 08:56 PM |
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Boooo. Give it a go... Get it rolling roaded one evening You've got 3 days. You can surely get it on the rollers saturday morning somewhere,
then to Stoneleigh in the evening
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The Knobs
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| posted on 29/4/10 at 08:04 AM |
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long way to go but I would take it to Dave at Mech Repairs in Cheltenham. He has mapped two engines for me from scratch with Omex ecu and he is just
up the road from Omex. I dont see the point in spending shed loads on an engine build and trying to map it yourself. It is also a very accurate rr as
a lot of racers use him for their set-ups. He mapped my toyota rotrex installation and it runs as sweet as.
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flak monkey
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| posted on 29/4/10 at 08:08 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by eddie99
Boooo. Give it a go... Get it rolling roaded one evening You've got 3 days. You can surely get it on the rollers saturday morning somewhere,
then to Stoneleigh in the evening
After spending £800 on the ECU upgrade I cant afford to get it rolling roaded until at least next month as you are looking at 4-5 hours at £80/hr+Vat.
 Sadly I am not made of money This rebuild has pushed me to the limit and the new ecu has crossed it now.
I plan on getting it driveable in the next couple of weeks then taking it to get it set up properly.
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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coozer
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| posted on 29/4/10 at 08:11 AM |
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Best of luck David, was looking forward to seeing it at Stoneleigh...
Reading this just makes me wish I'd stuck with bike carbs
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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flak monkey
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| posted on 29/4/10 at 08:16 AM |
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I was looking forward to bringing it, believe me After all the time spent getting it ready as well.
I wouldnt worry, megasquirt is reliable but there was something happening on my install that was causing problems.
Its got the developers stumped at the moment as so many things seemed to be wrong and then started to work properly again.
As normal - my problems are always 'special'
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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atspeed racing
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| posted on 29/4/10 at 09:37 AM |
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Told you you wouldnt regret using Omex didnt I?
You are correct in the way the Omex controls mixture and ignition timing, it is so smooth compared to MS stuff, but to be fair to the MS, it is
cheaper, and that is why.
Glad you are pleased.
[Edited on 29/4/10 by atspeed racing]
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flak monkey
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| posted on 29/4/10 at 09:40 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by atspeed racing
Told you you wouldnt regret using Omex didnt I?
You are correct in the way the Omex controls mixture and ignition timing, it is so smooth compared to MS stuff, but to be fair to the MS, it is
cheaper, and that is why.
Glad you are pleased.
[Edited on 29/4/10 by atspeed racing]
Yep, thanks for the recommendation.
Looks like I will be heading down to see you soon
Sera
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