megasquirt

StealthyWeasel · 04-10-2007, 10:58 PM

I think clutch is the only one I know of that uses megasquirt. Whats the learning curve on this type of thing? Its open source like linux, so I like it. Im looking for a tuning alternative to sct (either megasquirt or twEEcer).. but basically all im wondering is am I gonna be able to install the thing and be able to tune my car decently in less than a month?

20COUG00 · 04-11-2007, 02:11 AM

System us actually pretty sweet. Alot of probe guys use it. You might want to check over on probetalk for info. They also sells all the time there.

FastCougar · 04-11-2007, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by StealthyWeasel

I think clutch is the only one I know of that uses megasquirt. Whats the learning curve on this type of thing? Its open source like linux, so I like it. Im looking for a tuning alternative to sct (either megasquirt or twEEcer).. but basically all im wondering is am I gonna be able to install the thing and be able to tune my car decently in less than a month?

But if you tune it yourself, who will you point the finger at when something goes wrong?

Seriously though, I have checked out MegaSquirt and it looks like a nice way to go.

StealthyWeasel · 04-11-2007, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by FastCougar

But if you tune it yourself, who will you point the finger at when something goes wrong?

Seriously though, I have checked out MegaSquirt and it looks like a nice way to go.

haha

Don't you have to wire the program to the injectors though?

Vyk · 04-11-2007, 03:46 PM

Not sure how much it will help, but there are a lot of TurboFord guys who run MS. You might want to stop by the TurboFord boards and at least read what's there. (If you ask questions, you might take some flak for having too many cylinders and driving from the wrong end, though.

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Clutch · 04-11-2007, 08:08 PM

Turbomustangs section of tuning has a great amount of info on it, i think there isn't a better way to tune than megasquirt but as previously said, if something goes wrong, you are to blame. I recommend building the system as you will gain alot of understanding of the system that way. You can buy the system assembled these days and with the tuning section of Turbomustangs.com/smf and now theturboforums.com you can get it running fairly quickly. P.S. I can do your sway bars now

DemonSVT · 04-11-2007, 11:57 PM

The Megasquirt is decent for platforms that DON'T have any other fuel tuning options. That is not our platform!

With the Xcal PSP or the TwEECer available for our platform you can have complete tunability while retaining full "properly working" diagnostics (OBD-II), drivability, and returnability. There is no downside unlike hardwiring in a very basic stand alone fuel add-on setup.

The megasquirt only adds "control" for more fuel. That is as simple as larger injectors and a proper tune for our platform. Also the megasquirt only adds basic fuel control. It is at best equal to static speed density tables. Outdated and inflexible when compared to our MAF setup's capabilities!

Clutch · 04-12-2007, 10:04 AM

Mustangs have alot of tuning options, tweecer and ect. Tons of people run it, have great results, and tune at will

Clutch · 04-12-2007, 10:09 AM

They now have options for some computers to have a plug in option, no cutting anything. Not for the cougar though, but here is a nice pic to think on

Man thats small, i'll try to resize, eh i suck at pictures

TrackCat · 04-12-2007, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DemonSVT

The Megasquirt is decent for platforms that DON'T have any other fuel tuning options. That is not our platform!

With the Xcal PSP or the TwEECer available for our platform you can have complete tunability while retaining full "properly working" diagnostics (OBD-II), drivability, and returnability. There is no downside unlike hardwiring in a very basic stand alone fuel add-on setup.

The megasquirt only adds "control" for more fuel. That is as simple as larger injectors and a proper tune for our platform. Also the megasquirt only adds basic fuel control. It is at best equal to static speed density tables. Outdated and inflexible when compared to our MAF setup's capabilities!

Last time I checked you can control everything a stand alone fuel management system can control including timing. I use the Megasquirt and it runs fine, But I work on specialty cars that require alot of custom work. I haven't lost my OBDII functions. Try reading the megasquirt site for tuning tips.

04-10-2007, 10:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
StealthyWeasel NECO Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,123 Images: 5	megasquirt I think clutch is the only one I know of that uses megasquirt. Whats the learning curve on this type of thing? Its open source like linux, so I like it. Im looking for a tuning alternative to sct (either megasquirt or twEEcer).. but basically all im wondering is am I gonna be able to install the thing and be able to tune my car decently in less than a month? __________________ Currently: 215whp/194wtq runs 14.4@97 The new plan: 04/05 3L, Wrapped WR Headers, WR Y Pipe-->2.5"ss QTP electric dump valve in place of cat, SVT Cams, SS3/Fidanza, 24# Injectors, Dyno Tune, Quaife LSD + B1 Gearset

04-11-2007, 02:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
20COUG00 NECO Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 1,554 Images: 2	Re: megasquirt System us actually pretty sweet. Alot of probe guys use it. You might want to check over on probetalk for info. They also sells all the time there. __________________ Mods: MG Body Kit with Roush Side Skirts, Dual Cat-Back Exhaust, Intake, Ciggy Plug, IMRC Relocation, Tail-Light Covers, Shorty Antenna, Escape Oil Pan, Clear Side Markers, Akuza 18's with Nankang Tires, and a T-Top Sunroof CARDOMAIN

04-11-2007, 03:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
Vyk NECO Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 224	Re: megasquirt Not sure how much it will help, but there are a lot of TurboFord guys who run MS. You might want to stop by the TurboFord boards and at least read what's there. (If you ask questions, you might take some flak for having too many cylinders and driving from the wrong end, though. ) __________________ 2001 Cougar V6 MTX: daily driver 1985 Merkur XR4Ti: mid-rebuild for rally 1984 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe: my toy 1995 Mystique V6 ATX: old daily driver, traded for beer!

04-11-2007, 08:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
Clutch NECO Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Belmont NC. Posts: 3,102	Re: megasquirt Turbomustangs section of tuning has a great amount of info on it, i think there isn't a better way to tune than megasquirt but as previously said, if something goes wrong, you are to blame. I recommend building the system as you will gain alot of understanding of the system that way. You can buy the system assembled these days and with the tuning section of Turbomustangs.com/smf and now theturboforums.com you can get it running fairly quickly. P.S. I can do your sway bars now __________________ "you suck at photoshop" In memory of Donnie hoyle, gone but not forgotten. OMG i'm such an internet Douche

04-11-2007, 11:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
DemonSVT NECO Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 2,112	Re: megasquirt The Megasquirt is decent for platforms that DON'T have any other fuel tuning options. That is not our platform! With the Xcal PSP or the TwEECer available for our platform you can have complete tunability while retaining full "properly working" diagnostics (OBD-II), drivability, and returnability. There is no downside unlike hardwiring in a very basic stand alone fuel add-on setup. The megasquirt only adds "control" for more fuel. That is as simple as larger injectors and a proper tune for our platform. Also the megasquirt only adds basic fuel control. It is at best equal to static speed density tables. Outdated and inflexible when compared to our MAF setup's capabilities! __________________ My 2000 SVT Contour 13.47 @ 102mph - All Motor

04-12-2007, 10:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
Clutch NECO Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Belmont NC. Posts: 3,102	Re: megasquirt Mustangs have alot of tuning options, tweecer and ect. Tons of people run it, have great results, and tune at will __________________ "you suck at photoshop" In memory of Donnie hoyle, gone but not forgotten. OMG i'm such an internet Douche

04-12-2007, 10:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
Clutch NECO Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Belmont NC. Posts: 3,102	Re: megasquirt They now have options for some computers to have a plug in option, no cutting anything. Not for the cougar though, but here is a nice pic to think on Man thats small, i'll try to resize, eh i suck at pictures __________________ "you suck at photoshop" In memory of Donnie hoyle, gone but not forgotten. OMG i'm such an internet Douche

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