Re: RE: RE: [Chevelle-list] EFI update....Thanks
Dave, I'd like to check out your setup. No real use for it right now but would like to see what is involved. You are about 40 minutes from me (Shalersville/Streetsboro). I still have the Chevelle. Been driving it on the street again for the last 3-4 years. Still runs 10's but with a pump gas friendly BBC and a Procharger. Need some vintage air and then possibly MegaSquirt ;) Do you have pics of the install..Contact Offlist if you want. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Walt - Original Message - From: Dave Studly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Monday, October 25, 2004 7:10 pm Subject: RE: RE: [Chevelle-list] EFI updateThanks > Walt, > > Yep, I'm still in NE Ohio -- Lyndhurst. Would love to show off the > Megasquirt to anyone that wants to check it out. I think these > things are > the beginning of the future. A nice future. :-) Do you still > have that 10 > or 11-second '70? > > More EFI update: engine harness is complete. Just need to add > some fuses, > and all the wiring is done. Removed the mech. fuel pump and installed > block-off plate. I removed my passenger side header and took it > to a > muffler shop over lunch and had the o2 sensor bung welded in. $20. > Also went > to NAPA and got a 90-degree heater hose fitting for the base. > Thanks for > the engine compartment pic on that link, Rick. It's more helpful > than you > probably know in looking at all the little pieces > > I bought another TPI setup on e-bay for a Real Good Price. This > one has a > base with the early bolt pattern (86-earlier), since my current > base is the > '87-up type. I dislike jobs that involve grinding and/or welding > becauseI'm not very well equipped for it. Worst case is I have an > extra TPI setup > for the '63 Vette, best case is I turn it around on ebay and make > a few > bucks after getting my desired base. > > This week I'm gonna try my best to get the fuel-system plumbed. > I've been > sort of dreading that part of it for some reason. I keep thinking > 'It'sgonna be HARD.' But everytime I've thought that about past > projects, I > manage to get through it, usually having it not be as hard as I > thought.Maybe I'll drop the tank tonight. > > -Dave > > > > -----Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 1:52 PM > To: The Chevelle Mailing List > Subject: Re: RE: [Chevelle-list] EFI updateThanks > > > Thanks Dave and Rick for talking about a car related topic. I'm > interestingin checking out MS as well. Dave, you still live in NE > Ohio? Maybe I can > check it out sometime. > Walt > In case someone didn't notice we even had a "please remove me from > list"post...All the politics have taken the fun out of that as well. > > http://www.personal.kent.edu/~wbainey/CHEVELLE.htm > > > - Original Message - > From: Dave Studly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Sunday, October 24, 2004 2:17 pm > Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] EFI update > > > Hey Rick, > > > > The short answer on bench-checking is yes, you can. You > assemble the > > Megasquirt in a circuit-by-circuit basis. At the end of each > > section, there > > is a test procedure so that you know your work up until that > point is > > correct. It's all covered in detail in the manual. Also, there > > is a > > seperate board called the Stimulator that can be plugged into a > > completedMegaSquirt. The Stimulator basically mimics the signals > > the various the > > sensors put out. If you buy a MegaSquirt, spend the few extra > > bucks for a > > Stimulator. > > > > You're considering one those LT1 intakes, eh? I know there are > > folks who've > > done it successfully, but I guess I'd just like to see one in > > person. The > > upside is that LT1 setups are *cheap*. I'm not exactly sure why, > > but I saw > > several at Carlisle and on ebay for under 200, complete. I wasn't > > ready to > > try something like that for my first EFI project. > > > > I finished my engine harness last night. I need to install a > > fuseblock and > > fuses for the fuel pump, injectors, o2 sensor heater and I'm done > > electrically. Then I all I have left is the o2-sensor-bung into > > my header, > > and plumb the fuel system. I would be really happy if I can make > > it idle by > > Halloween. > > > > Hey Rick (or other TPI swappers), what did you use for a t
Re: RE: [Chevelle-list] EFI update....Thanks
Howdy Dave, if you ever need a hand on your car, let me know. I 'll swing by and point out all the things you're doing wrong, lol. Dan McIntosh1962 ImpalaStreet Metal Fabricationshttp://www.lowriderimpala.com - Original Message - From: Dave Studly To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 7:10 PM Subject: RE: RE: [Chevelle-list] EFI updateThanks Wayne,Yep, I'm still in NE Ohio -- Lyndhurst. Would love to show off theMegasquirt to anyone that wants to check it out. I think these things arethe beginning of the future. A nice future. :-) Do you still have that 10or 11-second '70?More EFI update: engine harness is complete. Just need to add some fuses,and all the wiring is done. Removed the mech. fuel pump and installedblock-off plate. I removed my passenger side header and took it to amuffler shop over lunch and had the o2 sensor bung welded in. $20. Also wentto NAPA and got a 90-degree heater hose fitting for the base. Thanks forthe engine compartment pic on that link, Rick. It's more helpful than youprobably know in looking at all the little piecesI bought another TPI setup on e-bay for a Real Good Price. This one has abase with the early bolt pattern (86-earlier), since my current base is the'87-up type. I dislike jobs that involve grinding and/or welding becauseI'm not very well equipped for it. Worst case is I have an extra TPI setupfor the '63 Vette, best case is I turn it around on ebay and make a fewbucks after getting my desired base.This week I'm gonna try my best to get the fuel-system plumbed. I've beensort of dreading that part of it for some reason. I keep thinking 'It'sgonna be HARD.' But everytime I've thought that about past projects, Imanage to get through it, usually having it not be as hard as I thought.Maybe I'll drop the tank tonight.-Dave-Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED][mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of[EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 1:52 PMTo: The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: RE: [Chevelle-list] EFI updateThanksThanks Dave and Rick for talking about a car related topic. I'm interestingin checking out MS as well. Dave, you still live in NE Ohio? Maybe I cancheck it out sometime.WaltIn case someone didn't notice we even had a "please remove me from list"post...All the politics have taken the fun out of that as well.http://www.personal.kent.edu/~wbainey/CHEVELLE.htm- Original Message -From: Dave Studly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Date: Sunday, October 24, 2004 2:17 pmSubject: RE: [Chevelle-list] EFI update> Hey Rick,>> The short answer on bench-checking is yes, you can. You assemble the> Megasquirt in a circuit-by-circuit basis. At the end of each> section, there> is a test procedure so that you know your work up until that point is> correct. It's all covered in detail in the manual. Also, there> is a> seperate board called the Stimulator that can be plugged into a> completedMegaSquirt. The Stimulator basically mimics the signals> the various the> sensors put out. If you buy a MegaSquirt, spend the few extra> bucks for a> Stimulator.>> You're considering one those LT1 intakes, eh? I know there are> folks who've> done it successfully, but I guess I'd just like to see one in> person. The> upside is that LT1 setups are *cheap*. I'm not exactly sure why,> but I saw> several at Carlisle and on ebay for under 200, complete. I wasn't> ready to> try something like that for my first EFI project.>> I finished my engine harness last night. I need to install a> fuseblock and> fuses for the fuel pump, injectors, o2 sensor heater and I'm done> electrically. Then I all I have left is the o2-sensor-bung into> my header,> and plumb the fuel system. I would be really happy if I can make> it idle by> Halloween.>> Hey Rick (or other TPI swappers), what did you use for a throttle> cable?The carb one is way too short. Third-gen Camaro/Firebird?>> -Dave>>> -Original Message-> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> [EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Rick Schaefer> Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2004 10:42 AM> To: The Chevelle Mailing List> Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] EFI update>>> Sounding good Dave. Appears that you have a winner. Question - How> do you know the Megasquirt is right?? Do they give a test> procedure? Not doubting your work, just wondering if the> MS can be "bench checked"? I'm still loking at a converted LT1> intake with megasquirt for my camaro.>>>
RE: RE: [Chevelle-list] EFI update....Thanks
Wayne, Yep, I'm still in NE Ohio -- Lyndhurst. Would love to show off the Megasquirt to anyone that wants to check it out. I think these things are the beginning of the future. A nice future. :-) Do you still have that 10 or 11-second '70? More EFI update: engine harness is complete. Just need to add some fuses, and all the wiring is done. Removed the mech. fuel pump and installed block-off plate. I removed my passenger side header and took it to a muffler shop over lunch and had the o2 sensor bung welded in. $20. Also went to NAPA and got a 90-degree heater hose fitting for the base. Thanks for the engine compartment pic on that link, Rick. It's more helpful than you probably know in looking at all the little pieces I bought another TPI setup on e-bay for a Real Good Price. This one has a base with the early bolt pattern (86-earlier), since my current base is the '87-up type. I dislike jobs that involve grinding and/or welding because I'm not very well equipped for it. Worst case is I have an extra TPI setup for the '63 Vette, best case is I turn it around on ebay and make a few bucks after getting my desired base. This week I'm gonna try my best to get the fuel-system plumbed. I've been sort of dreading that part of it for some reason. I keep thinking 'It's gonna be HARD.' But everytime I've thought that about past projects, I manage to get through it, usually having it not be as hard as I thought. Maybe I'll drop the tank tonight. -Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 1:52 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: RE: [Chevelle-list] EFI updateThanks Thanks Dave and Rick for talking about a car related topic. I'm interesting in checking out MS as well. Dave, you still live in NE Ohio? Maybe I can check it out sometime. Walt In case someone didn't notice we even had a "please remove me from list" post...All the politics have taken the fun out of that as well. http://www.personal.kent.edu/~wbainey/CHEVELLE.htm - Original Message - From: Dave Studly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Sunday, October 24, 2004 2:17 pm Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] EFI update > Hey Rick, > > The short answer on bench-checking is yes, you can. You assemble the > Megasquirt in a circuit-by-circuit basis. At the end of each > section, there > is a test procedure so that you know your work up until that point is > correct. It's all covered in detail in the manual. Also, there > is a > seperate board called the Stimulator that can be plugged into a > completedMegaSquirt. The Stimulator basically mimics the signals > the various the > sensors put out. If you buy a MegaSquirt, spend the few extra > bucks for a > Stimulator. > > You're considering one those LT1 intakes, eh? I know there are > folks who've > done it successfully, but I guess I'd just like to see one in > person. The > upside is that LT1 setups are *cheap*. I'm not exactly sure why, > but I saw > several at Carlisle and on ebay for under 200, complete. I wasn't > ready to > try something like that for my first EFI project. > > I finished my engine harness last night. I need to install a > fuseblock and > fuses for the fuel pump, injectors, o2 sensor heater and I'm done > electrically. Then I all I have left is the o2-sensor-bung into > my header, > and plumb the fuel system. I would be really happy if I can make > it idle by > Halloween. > > Hey Rick (or other TPI swappers), what did you use for a throttle > cable?The carb one is way too short. Third-gen Camaro/Firebird? > > -Dave > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Rick Schaefer > Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2004 10:42 AM > To: The Chevelle Mailing List > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] EFI update > > > Sounding good Dave. Appears that you have a winner. Question - How > do you know the Megasquirt is right??Do they give a test > procedure? Not doubting your work, just wondering if the > MS can be "bench checked"? I'm still loking at a converted LT1 > intake with megasquirt for my camaro. > > > On Fri, 22 Oct 2004 07:22:49 -0400, Dave Studly > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > It's more tedious than really hard. My soldering skills before the > project > > consisted of soldering some small wire leads to electric motors > for remote > > control cars when I was a kid. So, I was no expert. And I got my > > MegaSquirt right the first time with no real problems. It did > take me > about > > 10 hours to build, though. The manual that those
Re: RE: [Chevelle-list] EFI update....Thanks
Thanks Dave and Rick for talking about a car related topic. I'm interesting in checking out MS as well. Dave, you still live in NE Ohio? Maybe I can check it out sometime. Walt In case someone didn't notice we even had a "please remove me from list" post...All the politics have taken the fun out of that as well. http://www.personal.kent.edu/~wbainey/CHEVELLE.htm - Original Message - From: Dave Studly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Sunday, October 24, 2004 2:17 pm Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] EFI update > Hey Rick, > > The short answer on bench-checking is yes, you can. You assemble the > Megasquirt in a circuit-by-circuit basis. At the end of each > section, there > is a test procedure so that you know your work up until that point is > correct. It's all covered in detail in the manual. Also, there > is a > seperate board called the Stimulator that can be plugged into a > completedMegaSquirt. The Stimulator basically mimics the signals > the various the > sensors put out. If you buy a MegaSquirt, spend the few extra > bucks for a > Stimulator. > > You're considering one those LT1 intakes, eh? I know there are > folks who've > done it successfully, but I guess I'd just like to see one in > person. The > upside is that LT1 setups are *cheap*. I'm not exactly sure why, > but I saw > several at Carlisle and on ebay for under 200, complete. I wasn't > ready to > try something like that for my first EFI project. > > I finished my engine harness last night. I need to install a > fuseblock and > fuses for the fuel pump, injectors, o2 sensor heater and I'm done > electrically. Then I all I have left is the o2-sensor-bung into > my header, > and plumb the fuel system. I would be really happy if I can make > it idle by > Halloween. > > Hey Rick (or other TPI swappers), what did you use for a throttle > cable?The carb one is way too short. Third-gen Camaro/Firebird? > > -Dave > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Rick Schaefer > Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2004 10:42 AM > To: The Chevelle Mailing List > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] EFI update > > > Sounding good Dave. Appears that you have a winner. Question - How > do you know the Megasquirt is right??Do they give a test > procedure? Not doubting your work, just wondering if the > MS can be "bench checked"? I'm still loking at a converted LT1 > intake with megasquirt for my camaro. > > > On Fri, 22 Oct 2004 07:22:49 -0400, Dave Studly > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > It's more tedious than really hard. My soldering skills before the > project > > consisted of soldering some small wire leads to electric motors > for remote > > control cars when I was a kid. So, I was no expert. And I got my > > MegaSquirt right the first time with no real problems. It did > take me > about > > 10 hours to build, though. The manual that those folks put > together is > > outstanding, and if you read it thouroughly, you should have > few, if any > > problems. > > > > I have all the major components for this project and I'm still > well under > > $1000. (800 or so, I think). Not bad for fully programmable EFI > from> scratch. > > > > -Dave > > > > > > > > > > -Original Message- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Capt Crunch > > Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2004 10:56 PM > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] EFI update > > > > Sounds like a nice project Dave. How was it putting everything > together on > > the Megasquirt? I have heard that it isn't a real joyful task. > > > > Mike > > > > >From: "Dave Studly" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > >Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > >To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > >Subject: [Chevelle-list] EFI update > > >Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2004 22:42:57 -0400 > > > > > >Well, since the list is quiet, I'll post an update on my EFI > conversion.> > > > >I've got my MegaSquirt sitting on the transmission tunnel > inside my car, > > >and > > >I wired up the power and RPM/vacuum inputs while the carb was > still on to > > >verify my power setup and that RPM was correct. Everything > checked out. > > > > > >I yanked the Performer RPM/Holley 750 off Monday night. I mock- > assembled> >my > > >TPI unit and set it on the block and put the distributor back > in so I > could > > >see how everything fit. Took a bunch of pictures along the > way. Not > much > > >clearance using a large-cap HEI. > > > > > >Tonight I started trimming the wires on the harness to the > right length > and > > >adding the sensor connectors in. If I ever do one of these > again, I'm > > >gonna > > >buy a factory harness and modify it, as I think that would > probably save > a > > >bunch of time. RPM, TPS, Coolant, and Inlet-Air-Temp > connections are all > > >done. I still need to hook up the injector harnesses I put > together,but > > >after mocking it up, I
