Ben’s VW Sand Rail and Miata

Currently powered by a single port 1500 VW motor. This one will be getting a full EFI system controlled by a Microsquirt EMS. We’ve also found the perfect turbo off a twin turbo Volvo straight six at the local salvage yard.  Stay tuned for methanol injected, turbocharged, aircooled goodness. 1999 Mazda Miata, Bell Engineering Stage4…

MegaSquirt ECU Options

MegaSquirt EFI – the original, and still the best This covers the “core” MegaSquirt lineup – for other products, including MSPNP and MSPNP Pro plug and play options as well as the MS3Pro lineup, please see our “Which MegaSquirt is right for you?” page. The original MegaSquirt-I is out of production – the processor is…

Troubleshooting Communications Issues

Troubleshooting Basic Communications Issues Communications issues can be frustrating when you’re in the middle of an important project and trying to do burnies on track with the boys but fear not! They are usually very simple to fix with a few easy steps. We are going to go over some basic fixes for communications issues…

MS3Pro Module

The easy way to put the power of MS3Pro to work for your own board! Order MS3Pro Modules here The MS3Pro Module puts the MS3Pro circuitry on a board where we’ve replaced the AMPSEAL connectors with 0.100″ pin headers. This provides the core ‘brains’ needed to build MS3Pro capable ECU or Plug-N-Play ECU with all…

Using DIYAutoTune.com’s Nissan Optical Trigger Discs

Converting your Nissan distributor to a more MegaSquirt friendly design Many Nissans used a distributor or CAS with a set of four or six inner slits and 360 outer slits. Current MS3 firmware supports the SR20DET, RB series, and VG30DE/DETT trigger wheels, but MS1 and MS2 are only able to use this type of trigger…

Installation Articles

MegaSquirt Technical Help For Installing EFI/EMS Systems All of the following information is provided in the hopes that other’s efforts can be of benefit to you in your install.  I don’t have one of each type of vehicle mentioned here so I don’t have first hand experience with most of these to confirm each of…

Send her your Christmas Wish List RIGHT NOW!!!

The day is drawing near, when she asks you what you want for Christmas, and you aren’t quite sure what to say! At least I know that’s happened to me many times!

Be ready! Put your MSPNP, MS3Pro, MaxSpark, MicroSquirt and accessories on your Wish List, send it to your wife. Your mom. Your wife’s mom. Everyone that asks!!!

And then have something to be excited about under the tree Christmas morning!!

Connecting, Calibrating, and Configuring Your Wideband!

How to install and calibrate your wideband! A wideband accurately measures your AFR to better help you target the exact mixture you are looking for depending on the use of the vehicle and the fuel being burned. To make a long story short you basically must have one of these johnnies to get your setup…

DIYPNP Documentation for 1987-1992 BMW 325 (v2 template)

NOTE: The DIYPNPB55-K Kit has been discontinued as of 8/30/18. 1987-1992 BMW 325 USDM 2.5L M20B25 MT Test Vehicle Details: The vehicle used for drawing up these application docs was a USDM 1987 BMW 325is 2.5L M20B25 with a manual transmission.  All factory electronics/ignition system components are in place and the factory wiring harness is in…

DIYPNP Documentation for 1988 – 1991 Chevy TBI V8

NOTE: The DIYPNPD56-K Kit has been discontinued as of 8/30/18. 1988 – 1991 Chevy TBI V8 1992 uses the same settings, but the pinout is different. Test Vehicle Details: The vehicle used for drawing up these application docs was a USDM 1988 Chevy Camaro 383 TBI with an automatic 700R4 transmission.  All factory electronics/ignition system components…