Search Results for: Crankshaft Position Sensor
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 – Learn How EFI works!
A practical guide on how to understand and tune your engine/car with Electronic Fuel Injection and Ignition with an aftermarket Standalone Engine Management System Updated September 2022 by Jerry Hoffmann Our EFI Tuners Guide is aimed first and foremost to the DIY EFI installer, configurer, and tuner, this guide will help you understand WHY you…
Read MoreAdjusting the MegaSquirt V3.0/V3.57 VR Conditioner
The MegaSquirt V3.0 and later is designed to be able to read a wide variety of variable reluctor crankshaft position sensors. This is no easy task to get one circuit to handle a wide spectrum of sensors, and so there is a fair amount of adjustability built into the MegaSquirt. Customers asked for a simpler…
Read MoreMegaSquirt Carb to EFI Conversion – Part 2: Ignition Control
From Carb to EFI, with Ignition Control, on just a fistful of dollars… Objective of this Article This article will walk you through the process of installing a MegaSquirt EFI system on a classic carb’d vehicle attempting to go the least expensive route possible using junkyard parts and DIY ingenuity. We’ll be using an MegaSquirt-II…
Read MoreHow to MegaSquirt Your Mazda Miata
Please read the ‘disclaimer’ at the top of the parent page here. This documentation is for using the MS1/Extra firmware version 029v or later, MS2/Extra 3.3.1 or later, and MS3 1.2.4 and later. Plug and Play Solution available here. How to MegaSquirt your Mazda Miata Application: 1990-1997 Mazda Miata, or later models by…
Read MoreHow to MegaSquirt Your Honda or Acura
If you haven’t already, please read the ‘disclaimer’ at the top of the parent page here. Simplified spark output and VTEC control circuit schematic Models covered: All 1992-2000 Civics, Del Sols, and Integras 1992-2001 Prelude 1992-2002 Accord four cylinder models Some, but not all, OBD0 Hondas also work with this article. This covers many of…
Read MoreHow to MegaSquirt Your 4G63 Powered DSM (Eclipse/Talon/Laser)
Please read the ‘disclaimer’ at the top of the parent page here. This documentation is for using the MS1/Extra firmware version 029v or later, MS2/Extra 3.3.1 or later, and MS3 1.2.4 and later. Tach Input Background: Crank Angle Sensor (CAS) Wheel in the 1G DSM This article was originally based on the 1st gen…
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Greg Banish’s Ignition System Remix
Greg Banish, Calibrated Success Our gasoline (and ethanol flex fuel!) engines rely heavily upon their ignition system for proper operation. The process of making power begins with the spark inside the cylinder lighting off a chain reaction between fuel and air molecules that releases heat and increases cylinder pressure well beyond the normal compression work…
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Things you shouldn’t power from the fuel pump relay
The fuel pump relay (or a second relay wired in parallel if you are worried about too much current) can be a handy source of power for other devices. The fuel pump relay can help isolate noise from coils and injectors from the main ECU power. And powering a wideband O2 sensor controller from the…
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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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