Maybe this is my new direction?
10-23-2010, 07:37 PM
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Maybe this is my new direction?
I have been running megasquirt in 3 different configurations for the past 2 years. I am currently running MS2 in standalone, it works pretty well, but I just feel the need to simplify things. I'm inquiring about a setup that runs stock sensors, but simply controls fuel and timing. I'll let the stock ECU control idle, and alternator. I read a little bit that the Greddy EMB will run a setup like I want. I have an old parallel harness that I could use for this, but would I really be happy? I just want smooth idle, good afr's, and really simple tuning. Any tips and suggestions are welcome.
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10-23-2010, 07:40 PM
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Stock ecu won't control bigger injectors. Greddy emb is old as hell. It works, but its very limited, much like the other older piggybacks/ecu's like the link,xede, etc.
You have to pay to play.
If you don't want to tinker around and want a solid running car you have to shell out for a good ecu (adaptronic, diypnp, hydra, etc) and then pay someone to set everything up and tune it for you.
Even then a true standalone EMS usually requires a touch up here and there with weather changes/etc. To make it run flawless year round.
You have to pay to play.
If you don't want to tinker around and want a solid running car you have to shell out for a good ecu (adaptronic, diypnp, hydra, etc) and then pay someone to set everything up and tune it for you.
Even then a true standalone EMS usually requires a touch up here and there with weather changes/etc. To make it run flawless year round.
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10-23-2010, 08:25 PM
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I would go with a EMU if you want to switch. The autotune is simple. I have a Bloomslang Harness for a 01 if you are interested you can make it fit. also I have a O2 Clamp built by Joe here which you will need to keep the stock ECU form fighting your EMU/EMB when it comes to fueling. you can find EMU on craigslist for cheap sold my not too long ago.
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10-23-2010, 08:31 PM
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My ms2 runs great. As far as year round tuning, this is where it lacks. I can't say I blame the MS, it's most likely my settings. A computer or machine can only do what it's programmed to do. As far as idle, same settings story. If I plug in my stock ecu, the car runs fine, plug in ms and it idles warm at like 1300 rpm. I'm certain it has to do with the ms - idle valve frequency compatibility. I just really like my megasquirt and I have a lot invested in it. I used to just want something that works, now I want something that is really perfect. Call me picky, but that's just how I do things.
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