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Adding a camshaft position sensor and a crankshaft position sensor to an older engine
Many engines from the 1990s and later already have enough sensors to fully support sequential fuel injection. But what if you’re converting an older carbureted engine to EFI, or want sequential injection on an engine with an early bank to bank EFI system? Sometimes, you may be able to get an easy bolt-on solution from…
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The beauty of crank-fired Wasted Spark ignition
You’ve either heard the term ‘Wasted Spark Ignition’ or seen it in the Megasquirt ignition settings in TunerStudio, but sometimes the concept can be tricky to grasp. If you’re running an aftermarket engine management system however, it’s something you should make sure to understand and use to your advantage. What makes Wasted Spark better than…
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Project Pareto: How Ignition Timing is The Most Effective Change
This week returning guest blogger Greg Banish of Calibrated Success joins us to discuss ignition timing. Learn about how ignition timing is THE most important factor in engine performance.
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MegaSquirt Troubleshooting 101
Today’s “Technical Tuesday” article is brought to us by one of our own in-house QA techs Carl Eichel. Through his experience as part of the technical support team at DIYAutoTune.com, he is going to walk us through troubleshooting a “crank no start” condition with your MegaSquirt install. Whether this is your first time, or a…
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Jet Boat Journey: Harnessing the Power of MicroSquirt EFI
In this exclusive interview with DIYAutoTune.com, Nicholas Bolton takes us on a thrilling journey into the world of jet boats. Discover how he harnesses the power of Microsquirt EFI to revolutionize his boat’s performance on the water. From engine configurations to race endeavors, Nicholas shares his insights and experiences, showcasing the immense potential of electronic fuel injection in the marine realm.
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Standalone Injection Selection (Which ECU is right for you?)
When selecting a standalone ECU, there are a few key factors to consider. First and foremost, it’s important to determine the application and what features and capabilities are necessary.
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Boosted on a Budget! MicroSquirt Equipped Turbo VR6 Golf
In this week’s Project Spotlight Brandon Weber’s latest masterpiece takes center stage – a 1995 Volkswagen Golf GL, armed with MicroSquirt engine management, and ready to unleash its raw power on the track. Join us as we delve into the story behind this project, from the initial inspiration to the thrilling turbo setup that propels this VW Golf to new heights.
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Introducing the AMP’d MicroSquirt
MicroSquirt has long been the go to choice for a low cost, super capable standalone ECU. Our original intention for MicroSquirt was powersports, ATVs, and motorcycles — small engines — but shortly after launch, our customers installed it in everything from golf carts to turbo V8 race cars. Having to have the board modified to…
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MS3 Firmware Release: MS3 pre-1.6 alpha 1 firmware
For our customers that like to be on ‘the bleeding edge’ of new features, this pre-release ‘alpha’ firmware has just been released for all MS3 and MS3 based ECUs including MS3Pro PNP and MS3Pro Evo/Ultimate/Gen1 products. Alternately, in some cases our Tech Support Team may suggest you try this to add a particular feature or address a particular issue.
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MegaSquirt EFI Tuning: From start up/base maps to dyno ready
Guest Blog Entry by Jeff Linfert Jeff has been a long time user, reseller, installer, and tuner of our products for many, many years now and has offered up some of his thoughts and insights on how to help you get the most out of your car and engine management system. If you need installation…
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