MEGASQUIRT Rambling

[jeffeverly]

Well its come down to how to I control my junk. Well I searched the thing we call internet. I have came with MEGASQUIRT is the ansewer

I was going to repin my harness and use a LA2 an get Tweecar or something similar. But hell the stuff $380.00 for the basic kit. EEC-Tuner same price. Then got more reading into MS!+2 hell i get every thing need for less than $400.00 bucks. Just have to program the megatune software, plus I like the process of getting rid of (VAM)
THIS is the email I sent Diyautotune.com yesterday:::
Yes I'll try keep this as simple as possible. I have a 1991 Mustang LX with a 2.3 NA dual plug head motor with 5 speed, Which I am converting over to a 1986 2.3 turbo motor with a c4 auto trans. I have been trying to figure the best way to convert to Megasquirt the easiest and low cost effective way. This is what I came up with:
1. EEC-IV Adapter Board kit
2. MegaSquirt-I Programmable EFI System PCB2.2 - Assembled Unit [MS122-C]
3. MegaSquirt-I or II Relay Cable [MSRelayCable]
4. MapDaddy 4 Bar MAP Sensor with Barometric Correction [MapDaddy4]

This is a list of things that i think I will need I will be repining the the FORD factory harrness to run the LA2 FORD EEC that is a 1987 Ford Thurderbird Turbo Coupe with a 2.3 turbo. The questions I have are:

1. Will the EEC-IV adaptor board work with the turbo coupe configurations
2. When I repin the FORD factory harness there will be things i dont need:
Vam meter (the Mapdaddy will take care of that) CORECT OR NOT?
the is a few other things I think I dont need but I'll figure it out and get back with you!!!!!!!
3. I will be using a MSD 6AL BOX,,,,Do I wire the it like a standard TFI system like MSD say in the instructions or do I wire it like in the Diyautotunes instructions for TFI with a MSD box ?
4.When adapt relay cable from the Megasquirt box to the FORD EEC factory harness do you have a diagram of the pin outs or are the can figured for different types of FORD factory harness THIS IS WHATS BUGGING ME THE MOST??? thanks jeff

Now want to know you guys think (stinger,matt cullpepper) Is a good route '
Or can i just tie the realy cabble into the factory harness more less just hard wire it in. I have read up on the Megascott EEC-IV adaptor board but it does not go in detail about pin routing.
I like the idea of not cutting up the harness like "stinger's 91-93 mustang turbo swap" article in FAQ's I have read it,
printed it read again. Love it ;D
My conclusion is to do the EEC adaptor, run /MSD box,MS1 with extra code, just theres alot wires I want need
1.VAM wires or MAF wires
2.knock sensors wires
Any imput or a cost effctive way or this the way to go
thanks jeffeverly"GHOSTDEVIL"

[Stinger]

If you don't want to modify the stock harness then you are also forcing yourself to keep the DIS system with two coil packs and no distributor. Just something to consider.

What are you wanting to accomplish by using the MSD box?

Yes megasquirt deletes the vam.

[jeffeverly]

"What are you wanting to accomplish by using the MSD box?" Well I have the MSD 6AL box arleady plus I have the MSD TFI harness and a MSD TFI coil. I don't and do want to modify my factory harness.
I have spoke with Matt Cramer with diyautotune.com via email. He says the setup will work I have to setup the 91 harness like a 87 harness. I will be setting up the harness in my car like I was putting a LA2 EEC in it.
Stinger I will be following your instructions that you have in FAQ's "91-93 Mustang Turbo Swap Wiring" article. I will be doing it to the "T" and not be using alot of the pins#3,6,8,9,14.15,23,24,,27,28,31,32,43,44,,51,52,53 just a few pins I want be using
I have read the article 4 times.
I know i said i dont want modify my harness what meant to say is I dont want to make a new harness i like to use what there thats why i going with the EEC-IV adaptor from diyautotune
it seems be the best way to go and run megasquirt
Yes I still have alot to learn
thanks jeff

[Stinger]

The point I was trying to make is megasquirt can do everything the MSD box can do (and then some) so running both is somewhat redundant.

[jeffeverly]

I thought MSD gave you a hotter spark, I seen some MS setups with MSD box. Hell if dont need Ill sell it i had from last project.

[Stinger]

You still haven't said if you are running a distributor/turbo coil or running dis/coil packs or some other option. You can run whatever coil(s) you want with MS (including ones that are really hot like LS3 or Mitsu units) which would eliminate the need for an MSD. If you want to use the stock turbo stuff, an MSD is fine.

[jeffeverly]

I'll be running dizzy with a MSD TFI coil sorry stinger that i didn't put that in their