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Thu, 23 December 2004 04:53
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hi guys, im in a bit of a bind atm, im looking at possible ecu's for my 2T/3T hybrid engine im building. Im looking at either the EMS 8860 or the LinkPlus. has any1 had experience with these computers, they both cost the same, but the 1 advantage the LinkPlus has is knock sensing but doesnt have 3d mapping. Can any1 help with some info
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Re: ECU selection
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Thu, 23 December 2004 07:20
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megasquirt
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Wollongong
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November 2004
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Re: ECU selection
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Thu, 23 December 2004 07:33
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How many ignition outputs are required? (Is it a 4 cylinder, and can it run wasted spark?)
Also, where are you located?
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Tasmania
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May 2002
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Thu, 23 December 2004 07:55
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I'm also looking for a computer, but I need it to do both fuel and spark, and switch the supercharger.
I have a 4A-GZE in the shed, with no wiring or computer. (May go turbo later etc...)
The MegaSquirt sounds exciting, I will look into that. Does it do spark yet? What does it cost to build? Will it be as good as a Wolf3D?
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sydney
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June 2003
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Re: ECU selection
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Thu, 23 December 2004 10:15
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i would go the ems 8860 or the stinger4(if its been released yet)
the 8860 has a LOT of features and also a lot of wires 
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Brisbane
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February 2003
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Re: ECU selection
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Thu, 23 December 2004 12:02
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| Pheonix wrote on Thu, 23 December 2004 19:38 |
i was looking at the megasquirt when i was thinking of running N/A, but i dont like the idea of running the engine with turbo on a modification of a open source ECU. any info on the ECU's stated would be appreciated.
EDIT: the engine is 4 cyl and both computers are able to run with the dizzy/coil setup of the engine, i might convert to wasted spark at a later date but just trying to use the equipement i have atm. Im in Perth.
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there's quite a few folks running MS on turbo and SC cars, also drag cars, drag bikes, a salt-flat racer, track cars, domestic cars, dirt racers, etc... even rotary guys are using them.
you could import an EDIS unit from the UK (there was a guy on the MS list selling them for under 20 pounds plus postage)?
you can still run with a dizzi but lock it and make the ECU do you timing (called Megasquirt-n-spark)
btw: open source is a good thing not a risk - faults and problems are openly discussed and quickly fixed, new ideas are shared and enhanced. Next thing you'll be starting a flame war about open soruce versus proprietary software and OSes.. 
join the forum and spend a few week reading: www.msefi.com
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Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Japan
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January 2003
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Thu, 23 December 2004 13:01
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and contact me if you want to be part of the next group buy
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Re: ECU selection
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Thu, 23 December 2004 16:12
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ive been following the megasquirt project for over a year now, i know all about it. if i was goin to use the megasquirt i would be redesigning the pcb as there are a few flaws in its design, and the spark is really still beta stage and not fully supported, basicly use at your own risk, thats my rant for today, sorry if ive put some1 off with this post but if the ultra was anywhere near close to being released i would have concidered the idea for forced induction
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CROMER, NSW
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May 2002
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Thu, 23 December 2004 22:06
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Find a tuner that you like and can trust,find out what he likes to use.This way atleast he can have no excuses for not liking the system and can guarantee the results.
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Thu, 23 December 2004 22:30
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| GTI16V wrote on Fri, 24 December 2004 09:06 |
Find a tuner that you like and can trust,find out what he likes to use.This way atleast he can have no excuses for not liking the system and can guarantee the results.
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Edzcakerly - ask your tuner to help you with your decision.
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Wollongong
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November 2004
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Re: ECU selection
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Fri, 24 December 2004 03:50
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| Pheonix wrote on Thu, 23 December 2004 20:38 |
EDIT: the engine is 4 cyl and both computers are able to run with the dizzy/coil setup of the engine, i might convert to wasted spark at a later date but just trying to use the equipement i have atm. Im in Perth.
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If your in perth, I'll leave you alone..
I'd look at EMS, Stinger, probably Microtech...
Check http://www.adaptronic.com.au/comp.htmlthis out...
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Re: ECU selection
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Fri, 24 December 2004 10:24
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has any1 had any experience with the link computers
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