OK....I NEED YOUR HELP.....I can't put this off much longer....I need a computer to go into my car.....it just needs to be a very simple device....no VVT and stuff like that....any advice would be very helpful....my mate has suggested a Mega system,but I bow to your greater knowledge.....
You say simple but you need ign. And injection....
Megasquirt will do it but for a more plug n play option you would be better with more mainstream units. Graham bahr is emerald stockist with discount, or there's omex dta etc etc
Alladdin....you are right...I need ignition and injection....thanks for the info...I really need a ''plug and play'' type system...
Duratec is common enough now so it shouldn't be an issue, do you need loom supplied or will you make your own ? Pre made duratec looms are no doubt available, then it is pretty well plug n play .
..alladdin,since this all new to me,a pre wired loom has to be the way to go...
me and my mate use DTA S40 PRO's and he makes a pukka loom all in rykem aircraft wiring to suit any car, he will build a loom on the car or from measurements that you send him. He's near cardiff south wales if your intrestedOriginally Posted by Blackvette59
...thanks freddy...that could help....
As you know bud I'm using OMEX600 not the cheapest not the most comprehensive but dose the job very well indeed I am friends with Richard the director at omex I could ask him about doing you a system.
Emerald DTA motec are all very good too.
.....Trig,that is kind of you.....I'm going to start with the electrics....getting the starting and charging systems in....been out in the garage today,and at the moment,can't even see where the battery can go.I think this has to be done so that I have as few problems when I get round to the ECU.
have you got a basic loom? far easier to start with pre made loom for hot rod or 7 type car etc
Not a problem it is easy to map too as me and my mate learnt how do do it there and then on the rollers although there is a lot more learning to do for us.
alladdin....theres an American ''hot rod'' loom on its way....I've used them on all my cars,and although I don't pretend to be an electrical wizard,they are really easy to install.....all the wires have their ''destinations'' printed on them every 8'',so you can't go wrong.I had so much cable left over from my last car,only a board is needed.........(still trying to put off the computer thing).....stand by your beds boys....
The computer bit is easy, I think your in for a pleasant surprise. If you get a harness then it's literally plug n play but making one isnt hard.
...found a few more jobs to do,then I'll be back for some more advice.....thanks everyone
......got the brake pedal mounted through the firwall,and there is just enough space to fit the accelerator....brakes have been plumbed,the oil filter has been moved,and new lines made....its getting there....
No probs buddy Ill send him the link to this thread Sort of thing he would find interesting
Trig...you are a friend and gentleman....
Had a reply already matey sounds like he's well up for it.
This is what he sent me.
Hi, looks a great project. Sorting an ecu and loom won't be a problem, get him to contact me. These interesting projects are my sort of thing really.
Trig.....can you give me his details,and I'll give him a call...............
Yeah bud I'll PM you some details
...thanks Tig...
...caught in the act......should be doing somthing,but not this...
oooo nice. it's getting more and more red
its not dead till it's buried!
T.I.T engineering. "Feel the power!"
caprimental,hows life been treating you ?.....hope you are OK........its a VW/Audi colour......don't know its ''name'',but can get you the code if you need it.....
Spoke to Rich yet?
.....Trig,yes.....managed to get hold of him today,caught him early,and he was just going into a meeting,so he is going to call me this afternoon.A really nice guy.....again thank you soon much for your help on this...you've always been very supportive.....
been fine thank you for askinglol
its not dead till it's buried!
T.I.T engineering. "Feel the power!"
...its my favorite VW colour.....second car I've had painted with it....we both must have good taste..
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Ooh that's looking very smart, must be close to making noise now??
..rwd....it is getting closer,but there are still jobs to finish off,and you know what its like,once you hear the sucker fire up....thats it.......only got a few more weeks before I go away,and then Xmas is on us......so 2015 could be the year..
...Trig....spoke with Richard yeterday,and he's going to sort me out......he's given me a list of what I need,and he has managed to ''bump'' out all the things that were worrying me....kock sensor,air temp sensor,and lamda sensor...cool guy,and not too far from me if there is a problem.He has said that it will be a ''plug and play'' so my fears have been put to rest.THANKS AGAIN TRIG.....YOU ARE A FRIEND AND GENTLEMAN.
Here are a few motor shots....all done....only breather tank to go onto the firewall.....Richard has suggested I wire the motor first so I can find a place for the ECU,this should be with me on MONDAY.....AND SO IT BEGINS..
About time we brought some life into this project.
When it's done come along to one of my Combe days I'll get you your own session on track buddy.
Trig ...thanks for the ''push''.....already had the loom,and I hope it will be in by the weekend.....Richard has taken on board what I need to bump out,and will taylor the system for me......top man. thanks mate...
Have to pop over one day bud.
....any time.....just let me know...
Fantastick build and a vary nice engineered car looks great...many years ago i used to mechanic for a bloke who raced a talbot 100, modified... against the early bugatties lovely looking motors...hats of to you ...mark
thanks for your comments......don't suppose you have any photos...love the Talbots
couple pics from the web...notice its now a talbot 105....didnt have digital cameras back then 20 years ago...cheers mark
.....thanks.....cool......suprising how much''tech'' was in these old race cars...,
...and so it begins....started to install the wire loom.....had a few problems trying to put the temp control sender in the fan sensors boss,but found the right hole nowthe biggest problem is just trying to hide the wires.....it is getting there,and does look neat.Placement of the ECU is still going to be a problem,but since I've run out of money,this will have to wait till the new year.(I coudn't give up Amelia Island in March,and its so hard for us pensioners
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