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    1. #1
      Join Date
      Jan 2005
      Location
      Boonville, Missouri
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      924

      Mega Squirt Controllers

      Does anyone have any feedback or advise using this system for fuel injection? I am not well versed on the aftermarket control of EFI system, so any help is appreciated. I looking at the Promax Carb EFI conversion. It seems like a nice set-up for my application. I'm planning on a hidden system inside of a supercharger bonnet (totally enclosed).

      Thanks -
      Tony Edler
      Illumin8s
      See Illumin8s at www.illumin8s.com

      '73 Dodge Challenger

    2. #2
      Join Date
      Feb 2006
      Location
      buffalo
      Posts
      11
      I am running a megasquirt II on my tpi inducted 283 sbc. It is controlling both fuel and spark via a 8pin hei small cap distributor. I like the system very much, my engine is running very well right now (after about a full tank of gas worth of tuning) The largest downfall I can think of the the fact that you have to wire it. although with a relay board it makes things easier. But once it is wired you can have the pride that you did it yourself!!!



      Tuning was very frusterating at first but became easier as I learned more. The megasquirt.info site has about all the info you need and msefi.com can help when you are really stuck. Other good things about the system is the constant updating of the software, both tuning software and the embeded code in the megasquirt itself.

      If you are looking for a system that will slap together and run in a weekend, it might not be for you (although it is possible).

      I am happy with it so far, especialy since I dont even have $1000 in my total efi setup (that includes tpi intake, fuel pump, MSII realy board,wires...)


    3. #3
      Join Date
      Feb 2008
      Location
      Staten Island, New York
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      367
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      Quote Originally Posted by V8bug View Post
      I am running a megasquirt II on my tpi inducted 283 sbc. It is controlling both fuel and spark via a 8pin hei small cap distributor. I like the system very much, my engine is running very well right now (after about a full tank of gas worth of tuning) The largest downfall I can think of the the fact that you have to wire it. although with a relay board it makes things easier. But once it is wired you can have the pride that you did it yourself!!!

      Tuning was very frusterating at first but became easier as I learned more. The megasquirt.info site has about all the info you need and msefi.com can help when you are really stuck. Other good things about the system is the constant updating of the software, both tuning software and the embeded code in the megasquirt itself.

      If you are looking for a system that will slap together and run in a weekend, it might not be for you (although it is possible).

      I am happy with it so far, especialy since I dont even have $1000 in my total efi setup (that includes tpi intake, fuel pump, MSII realy board,wires...)


      do you have pictures of your set up thx

    4. #4
      Join Date
      Sep 2006
      Location
      Southern Indiana
      Posts
      4,709
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      And some of the good features are you can setup to run as a Flex fuel setup (remember e85 has 105 octane) and you can buy ir apart and build it your self or go through say www.diyautotune.com for a fully assembled and tested unit.
      But if you build it your self you can learn to repair it and parts are available from digikey if you blow parts up.
      And you can tune for many different types of sensors and such.
      Due to its adjustability it can use a mix of brands of sensors.
      My intentions are to use it and the LT1 intake I have and swap in e85 compatible injectors and tada dual fuel capable.
      OH and unless you blow up the processor the grand total for replacement parts might be $85-$100 for every part inside and any good local electronics tech should be able to repair it for cheap if you dont trust your own soldering/testing skills.
      Good Luck

    5. #5
      Join Date
      Sep 2007
      Location
      Southern California
      Posts
      566
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      Quote Originally Posted by V8bug View Post
      I am running a megasquirt II on my tpi inducted 283 sbc. It is controlling both fuel and spark via a 8pin hei small cap distributor. I like the system very much, my engine is running very well right now (after about a full tank of gas worth of tuning) The largest downfall I can think of the the fact that you have to wire it. although with a relay board it makes things easier. But once it is wired you can have the pride that you did it yourself!!!

      Tuning was very frusterating at first but became easier as I learned more. The megasquirt.info site has about all the info you need and msefi.com can help when you are really stuck. Other good things about the system is the constant updating of the software, both tuning software and the embeded code in the megasquirt itself.

      If you are looking for a system that will slap together and run in a weekend, it might not be for you (although it is possible).

      I am happy with it so far, especialy since I dont even have $1000 in my total efi setup (that includes tpi intake, fuel pump, MSII realy board,wires...)
      I have been looking at this for a while. I like the idea and at less than $1K it is attractive. More stuff to play with!

      Jon
      Jon U.

      1968 GTO - SC&C Suspension, Forgeline SO3 Wheels
      Build Thread
      1967 911 with a few mods

    6. #6
      Join Date
      Oct 2004
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      Quote Originally Posted by maldo View Post
      do you have pictures of your set up thx
      Don't hold your breath. He hasn't been online since March 2007.
      Red Forman: "The Mustang's front end is problematic; get yourself a Firebird."

    7. #7
      Join Date
      Feb 2008
      Location
      Staten Island, New York
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      367
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      Quote Originally Posted by amcmike View Post
      Don't hold your breath. He hasn't been online since March 2007.


      wow i did not even look at the date on that i sure feel like a dope




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