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MegaSquirt ECU for ST162s - no more group buy Fri, 22 April 2005 14:58 Go to next message
The New New announcement Just thought I'd let everyone know that I'm no longer going to be doing a 'group buy' per se of ECUs for ST162s. There's not enough interest however I have got an MS ECU coming my way and I will be working towards making it compatible with ST162s. I will try and keep in touch with people privately about it so that if they are interested in doing this themselves then you can always ask and I will gladly help everyone out - but you will have to do all the kit assembly and parts sourcing etc. Sorry to all those who were so keen to support this happening, but the dwindling numbers at this stage have forced me to reconsider what to do.

New announcement : Well I put in the order for the MegaSquirt PCB and kit, but given the interest so far things aren't looking so good. If you know anyone who might be really keen on this idea then get them on board now - I don't care about the development money what I care about is whether this is going to be an utter waste of my time to do this project if only 5 people end up waiting 'till september and getting their kit.

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Re: EOI : ST162 Owners! Group Buy - MegaSquirt ECU Fri, 22 April 2005 15:32 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Well as I said on msn, If theres plenty of interest im in.
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Re: EOI : ST162 Owners! Group Buy - MegaSquirt ECU Fri, 22 April 2005 16:00 Go to previous messageGo to next message
I'm all in....tell me where we can meet and you'll get money
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Re: EOI : ST162 Owners! Group Buy - MegaSquirt ECU Fri, 22 April 2005 17:05 Go to previous messageGo to next message
My ecu works fine it makes the engine go Razz
But realistically it was an early ecu setup and subsequently poor. Interested yes, possible buyer maybe as it would fix up my problems with it running the wrong fuel mix almost all of the time. But realistically buying an ecu for 1.5 years isn't exactly cost effective for me. If it could be used to replace the ecu of newer versions (up to beams) and 3sgte's then you could count me in Smile .
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Re: EOI : ST162 Owners! Group Buy - MegaSquirt ECU Fri, 22 April 2005 23:53 Go to previous messageGo to next message
CharlieChalk -> you can always reprogram the ECU if you like to work with 3S-GTEs. There is plenty more information on the MegaSquirt website. I am simply re-programming it to work specialised for ST162s with 1st Gen 3S-GE engines. I will do my best to make it adaptable and possibly scale up to later gen 3S-GE's but it will have to be tested and tuned by someone else.
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Re: EOI : ST162 Owners! Group Buy - MegaSquirt ECU Fri, 22 April 2005 23:55 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Oh I thought I'd also mention that I will be using a MegaSquirt ECU for the 2.2litre (1st Gen) 3S-GTE that I am building (very slowly) for my track car, so I should be able to sort out a few of the issues there as well. Although that one will be based on a dizzy-less ignition...
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Re: EOI : ST162 Owners! Group Buy - MegaSquirt ECU Sat, 23 April 2005 05:37 Go to previous messageGo to next message
HI man I am an St162 owner and would be interested in this. However I am more than likely swapping in a GTE so would have to look at the support that there is for these motors on megasquirts site. Will look into it for sure Smile

Cheers,

sounds like a great idea.

I personally just use a dizzy twist and some AFM tweaks Razz but hey all electronic is all good Smile

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Re: EOI : ST162 Owners! Group Buy - MegaSquirt ECU Sat, 23 April 2005 06:18 Go to previous messageGo to next message
30 bux you say steph?I can put that in, might have to wait a few weeks as i need all the extra dosh that i can get but i can deposit it ot your acount when i have it. I'll def want a new one for my new car when its finally together.I spose that gives us a few more options with cams then huh?

Keep us informed.

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Re: EOI : ST162 Owners! Group Buy - MegaSquirt ECU Sat, 23 April 2005 13:50 Go to previous messageGo to next message
i am interested... i have a few questions tho.

will this be a direct replacement for the stock ecu? as in pull out the plug of the old ecu and put it in the new one?

what sort of fuel will you be tuning this for?

what are the expected gains over a stock ecu?

i have a gen 2 3sge but its using a gen 1 intake manifold and ecu... what difference if any would this make?
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Re: EOI : ST162 Owners! Group Buy - MegaSquirt ECU Sun, 24 April 2005 01:35 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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will this be a direct replacement for the stock ecu? as in pull out the plug of the old ecu and put it in the new one?
Yes I will be designing this to be a direct swap. Some things that I will have to check though is compatibility with cruise control and automatics. My car has neither so I will probably use a friends car or two but it should be okay.

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what sort of fuel will you be tuning this for?
I will tune it for 91 octane unleaded, but as it is a fully programmable and tuneable ECU you will be able to use software supplied and a laptop/computer to make any alterations to the fuel or ignition map that you like.

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what are the expected gains over a stock ecu?
Programmability, flexibility, improved correction factor calculation. This basically means the engine will produce better and smoother torque across all operating conditions. Gaining power is usually done by either leaning out the mixture or advancing the timing, whether you choose to take those risks will be up to you if you decide to tune the ECU later on. I will personally tune them modestly to begin with to avoid any risk or harm to the engine. I will post a dyno sheet of before and after results on the same engine (a recently rebuilt one) so as to provide a guide as to what gains you can immediately expect.

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i have a gen 2 3sge but its using a gen 1 intake manifold and ecu... what difference if any would this make?

The gen 2 engine runs higher compression and has significantly different port design. I would HIGHLY recommend getting a new ECU for your car (ie my MegaSquirt Wink ) as your current ECU is not optimised in any way for the different head and port layout and cam profile. A programmable and tuneable ECU will be able to take better advantage of your engine's different flow characteristics, essentially you will see a very very noticeable *gain* in performance.

Your's is a case in point of why I don't like the standard ECU, because it's essentially hard wired and any significant changes to the engine tend to not make as good power as they should because the ECU just doesn't take advantage of it.

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HI man I am an St162 owner and would be interested in this. However I am more than likely swapping in a GTE so would have to look at the support that there is for these motors on megasquirts site. Will look into it for sure

Cheers,

sounds like a great idea.

I personally just use a dizzy twist and some AFM tweaks but hey all electronic is all good
The reason I'm going dizzy-less twin coil pack waste-spark ignition is because I'm turning the engine N-S and firewall clearance is an issue Very Happy It may be too much work for me to add in support for factory-esque 3S-GTEs - if you ever happen to be interested in a dizzy-less 3S-GTE and want to know more about what I (have yet to) do then gimme a buzz. If you are still interested in this group buy though then you'll only spend maybe $100 extra and you'll have a nicely working 3S-GE to tide you over until you get the turbo Confused
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Re: EOI : ST162 Owners! Group Buy - MegaSquirt ECU Sun, 24 April 2005 09:16 Go to previous messageGo to next message
I'm pretty keen on the idea, I'll know definitely later in the week.
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Re: EOI : ST162 Owners! Group Buy - MegaSquirt ECU Tue, 26 April 2005 03:55 Go to previous messageGo to next message
hey guys..

ive got an ae82 corolla and i've been considering getting the megasquirt for mine as well so i can run a turbo setup. its good to see that theres others out there interested in building up the MS as well.

RWDboy, good luck with the project...im probably gona hit a few snags with my little project and pick your brains now and again for ideas if thats cool with you Rolling Eyes Rolling Eyes


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Re: EOI : ST162 Owners! Group Buy - MegaSquirt ECU Tue, 26 April 2005 04:40 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Registers Interest Wink

Also registers distress at "FWDboy"'s new name Neutral I feel rejected Wink
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Re: EOI : ST162 Owners! Group Buy - MegaSquirt ECU Tue, 26 April 2005 05:36 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Good luck with it all ae82rollaboy, I'll be more than happy to give you a hand when I actually get more of an idea myself!

Rob -> Yeah I'm just not enjoying the whole ST162/165 experience much these days. I'm constantly working on the cars in stead of driving them Smile And they ain't that easy to work on either - in fitting with my new obsession (drift) I had to change my nick! And denounce FWD too Razz
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icon14.gif  Re: EOI : ST162 Owners! Group Buy - MegaSquirt ECU Tue, 26 April 2005 07:38 Go to previous messageGo to next message
show dyno and ill show you some cash sounds sick though afms suk main probs ive had wid my 162 is afm and dizzy both replaced for bout the same figures as ur talking at that time mech timed it 'as best he could' Rolling Eyes bout time sum1 had sum enginuity Very Happy
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Re: EOI : ST162 Owners! Group Buy - MegaSquirt ECU Tue, 26 April 2005 07:43 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Haha - show me money and I'll show you dyno resutls in september Smile Fact is I won't be able to do this without ppl putting down to develop this thing, unfortunately until September it's all a matter of faith that the new ECU will be better (to be honest you'd have to be one skeptical bastard to think that this isn't a worth while thing...open up your ECU and have a look at how old and simplistic it is).
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Re: EOI : ST162 Owners! Group Buy - MegaSquirt ECU Tue, 26 April 2005 07:51 Go to previous messageGo to next message
RWDboy wrote on Tue, 26 April 2005 17:43

Haha - show me money and I'll show you dyno resutls in september Smile Fact is I won't be able to do this without ppl putting down to develop this thing, unfortunately until September it's all a matter of faith that the new ECU will be better (to be honest you'd have to be one skeptical bastard to think that this isn't a worth while thing...open up your ECU and have a look at how old and simplistic it is).



I will contribute to develop it, not sure if I will have money to buy... but love to help make it happen, and Stephen, at least your Avatar is still nice to me Wink Razz
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Re: EOI : ST162 Owners! Group Buy - MegaSquirt ECU Tue, 26 April 2005 13:20 Go to previous messageGo to next message
I'm sure you'll find a way to afford it Rob! Razz

Yeah I need to fix the avatar hehehe
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Re: EOI : ST162 Owners! Group Buy - MegaSquirt ECU Tue, 26 April 2005 13:28 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Coolies on the drift build-up but im not quite sure about this name change stephen.Does this mean that you're not gonna work on the 165 anymore and gonna sell it?

So how does $30 bux sound or would $50 be a bit better for your R&D?

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Re: EOI : ST162 Owners! Group Buy - MegaSquirt ECU Wed, 27 April 2005 02:51 Go to previous messageGo to next message
I'm still going to fix the GT4 and sell it, no one will touch it with the engine busted so I'm going to rebuild it, do some minor modifications and stick it up for sale in the trader for $10,000.

$30 is fine, mainly because I want to try and make sure that I'm doing this for many people, rather than just a handful because it will be ALOT of work having to write an entire ECU in assembly language and if only four or five ppl are interested then it's kind of not worth the time and effort Sad Especially considering I won't even be using one of these myself (I will be selling my ST162 with standard ECU once I have finished developing this replacement ECU)
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Re: EOI : ST162 Owners! Group Buy - MegaSquirt ECU Wed, 27 April 2005 07:02 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Well if your not gonna use it thats extremely nice of you to do this!BUt i take it you're making one up for the 5sgte and buy using the 162 you can sorta practise?

Dont suppose when/if making them you could tune mine up for 98 RON off the bat so i dont have to fiddle striaght away?Also, whats the PC programme and link like?Can it run real-time graphing etc with a laptop?

Cheers mate and Gl with that dori beast
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Re: EOI : ST162 Owners! Group Buy - MegaSquirt ECU Wed, 27 April 2005 07:19 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Stephen, just been reading the top post and the mega-squirt site again. Coupla Q's:

1) Does this mean it will allow a conversion from AFM to MAP and thus ditch the shitty vane?or act as a piggy-back with the vane? What are the tech differents with each.(ie what extra modules are needed for that)

2)Can we upgrade to dissy-less coil yet or is that not an option atm.It mentions a module that they're working on on the site.

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Re: EOI : ST162 Owners! Group Buy - MegaSquirt ECU Wed, 27 April 2005 13:49 Go to previous messageGo to next message
StuC - yeah I'm going to be doing all of them at the same time just about Very Happy But I guess if anything because the 162 will be simpler then it'll most likely be the mule!

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Dont suppose when/if making them you could tune mine up for 98 RON off the bat so i dont have to fiddle striaght away?
Well - hmmm - I'd really rather do it for the one straight petrol. Any other maps would have to be done either on road (ie not so thorough) or extra money spent on a dyno. If everyone is in agreeance then we could tune them all for 95 or 98 RON unleaded - I will contact everyone and get their feedback on this just in case it turns out everyone runs on premium anyway, or are willing to upgrade to running premium all the time to get some extra hp.

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Also, whats the PC programme and link like?Can it run real-time graphing etc with a laptop?
As far as I have read the microprocessor uses on board flash memory that can be re-written in run-time and read in run-time. There are also programs available called MegaGraph and MegaSquirt Log Visual Viewer which interface with the MegaSquirt via serial cable to perform logging functions. I'm confident it can do real time logging/graphing via the serial cable link.

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Does this mean it will allow a conversion from AFM to MAP and thus ditch the shitty vane?or act as a piggy-back with the vane? What are the tech differents with each.(ie what extra modules are needed for that)
The module that will run the AFM will be of my own making (this is why this will take a few months - lots of programming to do!) - as their is no module available thru the MS community that will directly interface with the Toyota AFM - also the series 1 and series 2 AFMs differ slightly (basically from 1988 onwards) so they will have to both be accounted for. I will modify the software (MegaTune) so that you may choose which system you want to use (MAP or MAF/AFM). Each board will be capable of both, although you will have to fiddle/install the supplied MAP sensor. It will by default run the AFM - and each persons ECU will be set to either series 1 or series 2 spec electronics (although again I will modify MegaTune to provide an option for you to change if for some crazy reason you change things around).

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Can we upgrade to dissy-less coil yet or is that not an option atm.It mentions a module that they're working on on the site.
Dizzy-less ignition can be accomplished using the Ford EDIS-4 ignition system with dual coil packs (waste spark system). I can supply the info on how to do this as I will be doing exactly the same thing on my 5S-GTE. You will, however, have to install a 36-1 crank angle sensor on your car, and being E-W you might struggle for room on the RHS there Very Happy There is alot more dicking around but I could easily modify your ECU to suit at a *later* date once I've finished w/- the base level one and got everyone else sorted! Yes it will be a possibility, but it is something I am doing separate to this 'exercise'.

By the way - come on people! We only need three more interested parties and we can get going, and the more the merrier!
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Re: EOI : ST162 Owners! Group Buy - MegaSquirt ECU Thu, 28 April 2005 04:01 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Alright, after thinking it over I'm now interested in it. I could send money for R&D but I would like to just wait a bit longer to actually purchase this unit as I will be spending quite a bit of money nearing the end of this year and would prefer to wait until after I've done so to see what I have left. Any chance of pay by installments or something along these lines?
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Re: EOI : ST162 Owners! Group Buy - MegaSquirt ECU Thu, 28 April 2005 05:54 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Well lets start a list of people who are willing to donate the $30 so the first kit can be developed... sounds like 9 people are needed to get this off the ground. I feel that this is a very worthwhile upgrade... and you will see that with a decent fuel and ignition map for a decent octane fuel this will yeild a good result. Just look at the difference in power. Im sure RWDBoy will inform us what air fuel he will be tuning it for and what octane fuel. And coming down to it, $30 is such a small amount for such a decent power upgrade and what he is planning to do.

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Re: EOI : ST162 Owners! Group Buy - MegaSquirt ECU Thu, 28 April 2005 05:57 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Yeah stephen, perhapse we need an, "Interested" list, an "Sponser for Development" list, and a "Purchase Product" list

Or maybe just the last two... you know I am keen
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Re: EOI : ST162 Owners! Group Buy - MegaSquirt ECU Thu, 28 April 2005 06:14 Go to previous messageGo to next message

first thing, have you cleared this with Bruce and Al, or deos this come under the "i will support my own products" clause?

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Dont suppose when/if making them you could tune mine up for 98 RON off the bat so i dont have to fiddle striaght away?
Well - hmmm - I'd really rather do it for the one straight petrol. Any other maps would have to be done either on road (ie not so thorough) or extra money spent on a dyno. If everyone is in agreeance then we could tune them all for 95 or 98 RON unleaded - I will contact everyone and get their feedback on this just in case it turns out everyone runs on premium anyway, or are willing to upgrade to running premium all the time to get some extra hp.



each engine will require slightly different tuning anyway. the megasquirt is so easy to tune that it will not be a problem for most ppl to give it a go... also with 98, you are more likely to need different timing than different fuelling.

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Also, whats the PC programme and link like?Can it run real-time graphing etc with a laptop?
As far as I have read the microprocessor uses on board flash memory that can be re-written in run-time and read in run-time. There are also programs available called MegaGraph and MegaSquirt Log Visual Viewer which interface with the MegaSquirt via serial cable to perform logging functions. I'm confident it can do real time logging/graphing via the serial cable link.



you can download the software and have a look right now. it's called Megatune, and is open source. the tuning interface is FAST, even with a 200MHz laptop, and is intuitive to use, once you read how it works.
tuning is all done realtime, and you can reflash to firmware to change to different code later anyway. when road tuning using the 'realtime tuning page', the changes are held in ram until you burn them into flash. i've never really got MLVV to work but thats just me Wink
you can do as much logging as your hard drive can handle, and i was using about 10-15 points per second rate.
graphing? there are various GUI gauges on the laptop to see what is going on. is one of the best tuning interfaces i have seen.


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Does this mean it will allow a conversion from AFM to MAP and thus ditch the shitty vane?or act as a piggy-back with the vane? What are the tech differents with each.(ie what extra modules are needed for that)
The module that will run the AFM will be of my own making (this is why this will take a few months - lots of programming to do!) - as their is no module available thru the MS community that will directly interface with the Toyota AFM - also the series 1 and series 2 AFMs differ slightly (basically from 1988 onwards) so they will have to both be accounted for. I will modify the software (MegaTune) so that you may choose which system you want to use (MAP or MAF/AFM). Each board will be capable of both, although you will have to fiddle/install the supplied MAP sensor. It will by default run the AFM - and each persons ECU will be set to either series 1 or series 2 spec electronics (although again I will modify MegaTune to provide an option for you to change if for some crazy reason you change things around).



why not suggest ppl remove the AFM altogether and replace with short length of pipe? sure it's not plug and play, but is a better option... maybe you could supply a paddlepop stick to hold open the vane Razz

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Can we upgrade to dissy-less coil yet or is that not an option atm.It mentions a module that they're working on on the site.
Dizzy-less ignition can be accomplished using the Ford EDIS-4 ignition system with dual coil packs (waste spark system). I can supply the info on how to do this as I will be doing exactly the same thing on my 5S-GTE. You will, however, have to install a 36-1 crank angle sensor on your car, and being E-W you might struggle for room on the RHS there Very Happy There is alot more dicking around but I could easily modify your ECU to suit at a *later* date once I've finished w/- the base level one and got everyone else sorted! Yes it will be a possibility, but it is something I am doing separate to this 'exercise'.
By the way - come on people! We only need three more interested parties and we can get going, and the more the merrier!

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Kudos for giving this a go Smile

fwiw, there are quite a few ppl in Aus who run megasquirt on the road.. mine has/had been running since january and had no problems at all (straight MS, not MSnS)

for everyone that is interested, go and FULLY read the Megamanual. nearly all of your questions will be answered there.

FWDboy, if you need help with parts sources/organising a GB, let me know Wink

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Re: EOI : ST162 Owners! Group Buy - MegaSquirt ECU Thu, 28 April 2005 08:44 Go to previous messageGo to next message
if it will work with a 3S-FE (with minimal, if any, modification), then ill be in Very Happy

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DEFINITELY INTERESTED, consider me REGISTERED Razz

Espescially that your also in Adelaide i know that your getting the money face to face, instead of getting lost in the mail Shocked

As jonchai said, name a place to meet, and money will be exchanged Very Happy
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Re: EOI : ST162 Owners! Group Buy - MegaSquirt ECU Thu, 28 April 2005 13:55 Go to previous messageGo to next message
I'm a bit swamped with questions here at the moment, and also having to go through and do the research is taking up a bit of time.

Matt-itude I have already started a list of people that are interested, as some people have PMed me to confirm their interest etc. See the top post for details!

mithy

if it will work with a 3S-FE (with minimal, if any, modification), then ill be in
As for working with a 3S-FE - well the TCCS is slightly different, I don't have access to a 3S-FE and I probably won't have time to consider it at this stage.

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Any chance of pay by installments or something along these lines?
I will only be taking money to get the first unit at the moment (the $30), once I'm a few weeks from finishing off the first one (which might be a few months yet) I will then take money for the purchase of the final units and will order the rest of them. So you've got a fair bit of time to scrape together the dosh!

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first thing, have you cleared this with Bruce and Al, or deos this come under the "i will support my own products" clause?
All the software modifications and modules I write will be available to the MS community - although what use they might have may be limited. The PCB modifications - if any! - will be minimal and I realise I will have to support these on my own if I do have to make any (Bruce and Al clearly state they don't support people releasing their own version of the PCB). I'm hoping that I don't have to make ANY PCB mods at all. Aside from that I don't see any issues that Bruce or Al may have, I have shot off a message to them to clarify things - especially regarding what license the software is governed by.

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why not suggest ppl remove the AFM altogether and replace with short length of pipe? sure it's not plug and play, but is a better option... maybe you could supply a paddlepop stick to hold open the vane
I really would like to make this as easy as possible for the average joe to do - ie just replace the ECU and go straight away! Although I do realise that some people will prefer the improved transient response of the MAP sensor and the reduction in intake restriction (as opposed to flap-type AFM) I guess in terms of effort it's not going to be 'that bad' to support the AFM. The option to switch to MAP will be available obviously, I won't remove that chunk of code!

hat is more of a concern is the emissions controls - like PWM EGR control - grr! Thankfully that stuff has been covered mildly by others.

This q. came up in PM

acreese

Will this prototype be fuel only?

Can we take it a step further and create a wirein Fuel and Ignition Prototype? What would others think of this? It would allow for Turboing (low boost) of the 3SGE, that will get many excited.
Yes it will be a fuel AND ignition ECU - it's not a piggyback in any way, it will replace the factory ECU and have full control over the engine's functions - incl ignition and fuel (and TVIS and blah de blah Wink ). As for turbocharging -> it's a matter of ensuring that the correct AFR algorithm is used in conjuction with a wide-band MAP sensor - also - the wide-band map sensor that is recommended by Bruce and Al only goes up to about 20psi of boost - so that may 'limit' some ppl. Other things to consider is what kind of intercooler you are using (water-air may require some control over water pump etc). Also alot of 3S-GTEs have a VSV which allows boost to be higher in higher gears or certain conditions. You may want to consider what you want to do with this yourself (ditch it and stick in bleed valve is a good option here!)

Cheers for some answers to some questions there oldcorollas - I know you are probably as close as we have to a resident expert on this subject, and I am busy reading up on alot of things at the moment trying to catch up!
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Re: EOI : ST162 Owners! Group Buy - MegaSquirt ECU Thu, 28 April 2005 14:00 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Updated the original post btw - and we have enough ppl to start with, but there's still time left to register your interest to chip in.
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Re: EOI : ST162 Owners! Group Buy - MegaSquirt ECU Fri, 29 April 2005 01:52 Go to previous messageGo to next message
hey RWDboy, i dont have an egr system on my 3sge, being an import model, will this be okay with the megaquiert?
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Re: EOI : ST162 Owners! Group Buy - MegaSquirt ECU Fri, 29 April 2005 02:04 Go to previous messageGo to next message
well lets get u the money so we can have our ecu's earlier! hit us up with details buddy!
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Re: EOI : ST162 Owners! Group Buy - MegaSquirt ECU Fri, 29 April 2005 02:48 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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hey RWDboy, i dont have an egr system on my 3sge, being an import model, will this be okay with the megaquiert?

It will be fine - the only things that will cause problems are unexpected ADDITIONAL systems - not systems that aren't present (like emission controls). Cruise control is the only thing that I haven't 100% checked out yet, and by that I mean I haven't yet discovered whether it will take some additional work or if it is independent of the ECU. I am NOT saying that you will have to disable cruise control etc.

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well lets get u the money so we can have our ecu's earlier! hit us up with details buddy!
Once again I have set the dates up for this so that everyone is clear on what is happening. Read the top post, the amount that the deposit will be is going to be determined once we know how many people we have. Money isn't an issue, I have plenty of spare cash lying around to order an ECU. What *was* stopping me from making the order was initial lack of interest, and now I'm awaiting a response from Bruce Bowling - that is the only issue that is stopping me from ordering the first ECU. So unfortunately the money won't speed things up Sad sorry!

Lastly - it seems alot of people are worried that it won't work with *their* car. I am more than happy to sort out any problems that people *do* have if the MS ECU doesn't work - but I'm not perfect there is a very slight chance that despite all the testing and effort I will put in that it may not work on someone's car because of some peculiarity or some such. One of the bonuses of a plug-in replacement is that if it doesn't work straight out of the box (and some troubleshooting needs to be done) then you can easily chuck your old ECU back in and still drive around.

As I said - I am willing to accept returns and refund money if you aren't happy with the final product.

If you have any questions - please check the MegaManual first, alot of answers can be found there. Then check the original post (which is subject to change) and any previous posts on this thread. If the answer isn't readily available, then you can pm me or post here Smile
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Re: EOI : ST162 Owners! Group Buy - MegaSquirt ECU Sat, 30 April 2005 01:42 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Jeez, starting to get a bit technical now isn't it?Well, im still in and thanx for answering my Q's and i'll definitely be looking into the coil and MAP conversion. Stay in touch

Cactha dude
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Re: EOI : ST162 Owners! Group Buy - MegaSquirt ECU Mon, 02 May 2005 06:21 Go to previous messageGo to next message
yeah, thansk for the reply RWDboy, the crusie control doesnt bother me, i havent got it on the celica anyway Very Happy but yeah, cant wait for this though.
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Re: EOI : ST162 Owners! Group Buy - MegaSquirt ECU Fri, 06 May 2005 02:49 Go to previous messageGo to next message
One more week to get in and reserve it at el-cheapo price.
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Re: EOI : ST162 Owners! Group Buy - MegaSquirt ECU Wed, 11 May 2005 04:28 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Well times flies people! I'm going to open a bank account tomorrow for the purpose of depositing money etc etc and will order the first MS ECU either tomorrow or the day after. Will PM everyone interested with the details for payment probably on friday afternoon/evening, and you will have two weeks to make the first payment.

Also - I've nearly got all the replies in regards to what fuel people are willing or want to run in their car (in regards to octane rating) so I should have a definite answer for you soon. At this stage everyone has said that they either would like 98 RON or are willing to put in 98 RON if that's what everyone else wants.

Of course, nothing is stopping you from tuning the car to run Elf racing fuel if you so desire Very Happy

[Updated on: Wed, 11 May 2005 04:34]

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Re: EOI : ST162 Owners! Group Buy - MegaSquirt ECU Wed, 11 May 2005 04:55 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Good news Smiley =

For the record, 98 octane is fine by me Smiley =
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Re: EOI : ST162 Owners! Group Buy - MegaSquirt ECU Wed, 11 May 2005 13:45 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Yep, 98 is all i'll ever run again.And thats Vortex 98 not damn optimax shit!!!

Send us the bank details brudda, coz i get paid tomorrow
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Re: EOI : ST162 Owners! Group Buy - MegaSquirt ECU Thu, 12 May 2005 01:57 Go to previous messageGo to next message
meh bp ultimate is where its at... but yes... definately tune for 98
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Re: EOI : ST162 Owners! Group Buy - MegaSquirt ECU Sun, 15 May 2005 16:16 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Not everyone has got back to me on the fuel issue, obviously the decision won't be final until I actually have the thing finished and on the dyno, but at this stage i'm 99% sure it'll be tuned on 98 RON unleaded.

I'm going to use email to organise everything cause Toymods is too slow for me Very Happy I'm on dial up Neutral

Will keep everyone posted by email but I'll still try and put important details up here.
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Re: EOI : ST162 Owners! Group Buy - MegaSquirt ECU Thu, 19 May 2005 14:02 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Announcement up top - be sure to read it.
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Re: EOI : ST162 Owners! Group Buy - MegaSquirt ECU Thu, 19 May 2005 15:07 Go to previous messageGo to next message
How can people not be interested in this?

Its the best thing since the Cottesloe Sunday session!,

and thats fuCking sweet.

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Re: EOI : ST162 Owners! Group Buy - MegaSquirt ECU Thu, 19 May 2005 17:46 Go to previous messageGo to next message
hahaha good ol sunday sesh Wink

i'd be 100% for it but only if it'll work the FE, or i can get myself a good GE switch for cheap. otherwise no point me buyin an ECU that aint gonna work rite? =P
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Re: EOI : ST162 Owners! Group Buy - MegaSquirt ECU Sat, 21 May 2005 05:10 Go to previous messageGo to next message
acreese wrote on Thu, 19 May 2005 23:07

How can people not be interested in this?

Its the best thing since the Cottesloe Sunday session!,

and thats fuCking sweet.

-Adam


haha or even the lookout on friday nights..... maybe not Razz

come on peoples please this man is the savior of all st162's.

mithy pm me as i can set you up with someone that has some decent 3sge's.

im still in and urge people that this is the oppertunity of a lifetime...

dont let this pass up
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Re: MegaSquirt ECU for ST162s - no more group buy Thu, 26 May 2005 02:27 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Hey just letting you all know what's happening - I've already contacted some people about this, check up top for the details.
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Re: MegaSquirt ECU for ST162s - no more group buy Thu, 26 May 2005 08:20 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Damn, well this sucks.Guess i'll have to make one myself then so expect alot of questions stephen.Sorry to hear that its kinda fallen through, but if at some stage it does pop up again and there is some interest, i dont see why there wasn't much to begin with???!!!!!you know where to find me

Good luck with it all dude, stay in touch

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Re: MegaSquirt ECU for ST162s - no more group buy Thu, 26 May 2005 12:46 Go to previous messageGo to next message
oh i was interested...
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Re: MegaSquirt ECU for ST162s - no more group buy Thu, 26 May 2005 22:28 Go to previous messageGo to next message
teknoboi wrote on Thu, 26 May 2005 22:46

oh i was interested...


as was I
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Re: MegaSquirt ECU for ST162s - no more group buy Fri, 27 May 2005 04:16 Go to previous message
Bit late teknoboi Razz

Yeah when I've finished doing one if anyone needs help then just ask! I'll be more than happy to lend my programming skills etc to the task...but as yet I haven't even got notification that my money order went through, so the MS isn't even in my hands yet!
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