pickleza
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| posted on 28/7/03 at 10:06 AM |
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Engine Management
Hi there,
I have just started building my locost, and am starting to think about things I would like to do or have in it. I thought it would be nice if I could
develope my own management computer.
I was just wandering if anyone here has tried (successfully or not) to do the same thing. I think it should be a lot cheaper and you will probably
have more control of how the engine runs.
I would potentially like to have it controlling the speedo, tacho, guages, etc. as well as ignition and fuel injection.
Any comments...?
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ned
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| posted on 28/7/03 at 10:13 AM |
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i believe this is ceebmoj's area of expertise?
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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bikkel
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| posted on 28/7/03 at 03:12 PM |
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try the megasquirt!!
http://www.bgsoflex.com/megasquirt.html
koen
Netherlands
www.koendejong.com
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stephen_gusterson
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| posted on 28/7/03 at 08:12 PM |
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id say build the car first and worry about the EFI mods after.
I think there is a lot more to efi design than a lot of people estimate....just read up a bit about it on google and make your mind up.
atb
steve
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darren(SA)
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| posted on 29/7/03 at 09:33 PM |
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Hi pickleza,
I see you are from SA as well, u've found a good forum to help you, the guys here great! anyway enough earning brownie points
Before you go develop your own management system, you should have a look at some nice aftermarket systems around here, for example, there is a
excellent 'domingos' range available here anywhere from R1500-R13000 (some include launch control etc) obviously u'd be looking at
the lower price range.
I know a few guys who are running the domingos system and are extremely happy(one running 320hp with a vr6 turbo) the system is fully programmable and
there are lots of second hand bits and pieces going around.
Give a place called 'topsport developments' in JHB a call, they'll be able to advise you.
What engine are you going to be using?
cheers
darren
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Metal Hippy
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| posted on 29/7/03 at 10:29 PM |
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Bikkel, could you reduce the size of your avatar at all...?
It's very nice and all but it takes up half the screen width...
Cock off or cock on. You choose.
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bikkel
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| posted on 30/7/03 at 06:18 PM |
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yep
changed it,
looked ok on 1600x1200 21" though
koen
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Metal Hippy
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| posted on 31/7/03 at 07:26 AM |
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Haha.
I don't know many people that'll be running that at home....
Thanks anyway...
Cock off or cock on. You choose.
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Andredp
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| posted on 31/7/03 at 10:27 AM |
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Hi pickleza - drop me a mail
Hi pickleza
Mail me, I'd like to chat with you.
andredp@ananzi.co.za
Also check out: www.gotech.co.za
Andre
[Edited on 31/7/03 by Andredp]
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pickleza
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| posted on 3/8/03 at 09:10 PM |
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Thanks for the replies guys.
I'm thinking about using a 20V RSi engine (4A-GE). I first have to get my chassis up to the point where I can fit an engine, but I am starting
to think about it.
It would be nice to have control over all, as well as learning some cool stuff...
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