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[TitaniumTT]

Ok, so I'm impressed and admittadely a little surprised. So I went and downloaded the software. You cannot without being condemned for insanity say there is even the remotest possibilty of comparision between the two softwares, capabilities, and datalogging not to mention the support offered.

[vex]

Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

Ok, so I'm impressed and admittadely a little surprised. So I went and downloaded the software. You cannot without being condemned for insanity say there is even the remotest possibilty of comparision between the two softwares, capabilities, and datalogging not to mention the support offered.

Yeah B, The megasquirt is a hell of a machine. The software is opensource so what you get is not necessarily what it has to be. If you were so inclined or had connections you could have individuals reprogram the software to be better suited/more user friendly/out of this world program ability, etc. It all depends on the LOE (level of effort), and aforementioned knowledge. I have enough knowledge to sit down and do it... but time is a biggggg factor for me. I don't have the time to sit down and solder the components together and then re-program the machine code and datalogging software, trouble shoot the bugs, etc. and still have my car together in time for my internship and/or school.

The benefit of the Megasquirt is that it's only limited by ones knowledge and ability to alter the hardware and software.

[TitaniumTT]

Originally Posted by Bryan@BNR

Titanium.

You should turn the Jspec engine to TDC and then pour ATF in it and let it set. Then after a few days, rotate it and add ATF. After a rotation or so, that should loosen up the seals and break down the carbon build up.

I bought about 25 complete T2 engines that were low compression from a place in california and about 75% of them were carbon locked.

Bryan

Bryan, it's Brian! 13B-RE, sew REW's, I bought a cartridge from you, we talk all the time, we got WAY back I thought about snagging a second motor and trying that trick, but rebuilding it was easier. The first one that was carbon locked popped in Febuary and took out the front rotor and housing. All my seals came in for engine #4 though

Originally Posted by GtoRx7

Titanium, if I was at DGRR I would have voted for your FC too. That is a nice ass car you have there! Finding 385rwhp on seq. twins is a bit of a pain though. 360rwhp is the best power we have gotten out of a seq. twin setup. Your RE engine, depending on your port size, is mis-matched for making high power out of stock REW twins. So its going to be a up-hill battle.

Thanks! I appreciate it. I think the port sizing that I went with is pretty spot on. So far the numbers are 313RWHP on wastegate but creeping to about 9psi @ 7000, and 346 @ 4800 before the fuel issue took over. I think 380's @ 8k are possible on stockers.

You should go to DGRR next year. It was by far, the best show, gathering, anything that I've EVER been to.

Originally Posted by Herblenny

Titanium, I agree.. And I was there and I voted for you You put great deal of work on that car!

Thanks Phil You put your heart and soul into DGRR and it shows. The absolute highlight of my year. I can't wait to get back to next years. I tell everyone that if there is one show to get to, this is the one, without a doubt.

Originally Posted by vex

Yeah B, The megasquirt is a hell of a machine. The software is opensource so what you get is not necessarily what it has to be. If you were so inclined or had connections you could have individuals reprogram the software to be better suited/more user friendly/out of this world program ability, etc. It all depends on the LOE (level of effort), and aforementioned knowledge. I have enough knowledge to sit down and do it... but time is a biggggg factor for me. I don't have the time to sit down and solder the components together and then re-program the machine code and datalogging software, trouble shoot the bugs, etc. and still have my car together in time for my internship and/or school.

The benefit of the Megasquirt is that it's only limited by ones knowledge and ability to alter the hardware and software.

There's my problem right there. I don't have the time or the knowledge to do all of that. I'm a finance/mechanical guy. All that electronic crap is something that I'm just not interested in. Regardless, if it works for you, great, if its the route you want to take, all the better for you. I still, and I know I'm sounding like a prick from a pedastal, but to me there is just no comparision between a MS and a Motec, sorry. Yes the MS in this very thread has surprised me, I'll admit it, but back to back comparisions..........

Edit - Logan - I'm big into doing my own fabrication, I can't think of one part that's under my hood that I didn't build, and HOT DAMN that kit is a work of art. Beautiful, just beauutiful

[GtoRx7]

Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

Thanks! I appreciate it. I think the port sizing that I went with is pretty spot on. So far the numbers are 313RWHP on wastegate but creeping to about 9psi @ 7000, and 346 @ 4800 before the fuel issue took over. I think 380's @ 8k are possible on stockers.

Through alot of testing, n/a and turbo, we have found the RE intake to have a peak torque occurring higher in the rpm band (around 7-8k). The FD intake shows most in the mid-range. The factory twins will only have their time to shine in the 5500-6500 rpm range for peak torque. After that the airflow and heat of the twins will have a hard time going further. Torque will fall like a rock. I still think 380's will be within your grasp, but it may possibly take a FD intake to get there. Who knows for sure, it will be fun either way right?

Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

You should go to DGRR next year. It was by far, the best show, gathering, anything that I've EVER been to.

I am planning on making it next year for sure, even if it means selling all my internal organs

Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

Edit - Logan - I'm big into doing my own fabrication, I can't think of one part that's under my hood that I didn't build, and HOT DAMN that kit is a work of art. Beautiful, just beauutiful

Thanks! We are very happy to hear comments like that!