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Read. Then read some more. If you skip this step you will be asking questions later that you could already know the answers to. We’re always glad to help though as this is a DIY based system some of the burden does fall on the user to do their homework, the big dogs charge an extra…
Read MoreDifferent Approaches to MegaSquirt Installation
With all the different MegaSquirt options out there, chosing the right system can be a bit intimidating. The first decision you’ll need to make is the overall approach. Do you want to keep expenses as low as possible by soldering your own kit together? Or would you rather spend less time and more money? Here’s…
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MegaSquirt Information And Technical Help Note — these are here to help guide you and provide information. As with anything involving electronics, computers, and cars bad things can happen without proper research and planning. Do your homework. We cannot be responsible for any of your actions or their results whether based on this information or…
Read MoreUsing DIYAutoTune.com’s Revised Pattern 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…
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The EFI Tuners Guide Chapter 4 – Electronic Fuel Injection Options – TBI, MPFI, SPFI, ITBs and DI
Updated September 2022 by Jerry Hoffmann Chapter 4: Electronic Fuel Injection Options – Throttle Body Injection (TBI), MultiPort Fuel Injection (MPFI), Sequential Point Fuel Injection (SPFI), and Direct Injection (DI) What is your starting point– Factory EFI Takeover? Or Carb-to-EFI Conversion? First off, let’s discuss the different people and perspectives that you’re approaching this…
Read MoreThe EFI Tuners Guide – Glossary of Terms
Updated August 2022 by Jerry Hoffmann EFI Tuners Guide – Glossary of Terms This is a living document that I’ll be updating as I continue to write future chapters of this EFI Tuning Guide. This Glossary aims to define and to help you understand all of the various terms and TLA’s (Three Letter Acronyms… lol)…
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The EFI Tuners Guide Chapter 3 – Garbage In, Garbage Out: The Three Stages of Success
Updated September 2022 by Jerry Hoffmann Chapter 3 – Garbage In, Garbage Out: A properly installed, configured, and tuned Engine Management System makes all the difference (The Three Stages of Success) GIGO: Garbage In, Garbage Out. It’s a pretty simple principal. Whatever you put into this type of project will absolutely play a role in…
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The EFI Tuners Guide Chapter 2 – Why should you convert to Electronic Ignition Control?
Updated September 2022 by Jerry Hoffmann Chapter 2: Why should you convert to Electronic Ignition Control? And what is a timing table? Timing Tables and Advance Curves in a modern electronic ignition system versus the old school distributor and mechanical/vacuum advance. What’s better and why? That is the question. I’m going to do you…
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The EFI Tuners Guide Chapter 1 – Why should you convert to Electronic Fuel Injection?
Updated September 2022 by Jerry Hoffmann Chapter 1 – Why should you convert to Electronic Fuel Injection? “EFI is more user-friendly than carburetion and will help the more novice tuners. They can perfect the combo on the dyno, then the EFI will self-correct for atmospheric conditions. After a short learning curve, EFI actually levels the…
Read MoreQuick Tech Tip: MS3Pro, MSPNP, MegaSquirt and Windows XP
Products this applies to: MS3Pro, MSPNP, MicroSquirt, MegaSquirt 1/2/3 with TunerStudio on a Windows XP PC Problem: If you’re trying to connect to any of our MegaSquirt based products with Windows XP and you’re having trouble — here’s the skinny: The serial library was updated to support Mac OS M1 and ARM64 on Linux..…
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