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Re: Self Learning EFI Systems [Re: redmist] #1450129
06/14/13 12:31 AM
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Oh wow! Lots of interest in the MS build.

Here is a link to the build start to finish for those super interested, I detailed the build fairly well to try and make it so people were not so scared of it.

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,99432.0.html

Basic rundown of parts is:

*deep breath*

440, .30 over 10:1 E-heads, Comp XS-282 Solid
MS3X Controller
LS Individual coils (LQ9 off a 2003 Yukon)
32 lb-hr injectors out of a ford raptor 6.2
VR sensor out of a ford rustang
TPS, IACV, MAT, and MAF sensors are off of a 2003 Saturn
CPS is adapted down with a custom bushing I made to use a 2003 Jeep 4.0 Cam Sensor
EGO Correction is an AEM wideband

Fuel system is a Walbro 255 to some cheep frozen boost.com -8 lines and fittings


i just read that entire build 3 times. the worst part for me is gonna be the cam sensor since mines a b block

Re: Self Learning EFI Systems [Re: Fastback67] #1450130
06/14/13 06:38 AM
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I was looking into the self learning EFI systems and from what I've found is they dont like cams with over 250 deg of duration. My 440 has the old MP 284/484 cam, self learning EFI isnt goin to like that.



Reed
284 is the Advertised Duration for the MP cam... The EFI system manufactures are looking for duration at .050, which in your case would be 241, so your cam is fine.




With the MegaSquirt system you don't need to use the manifold air pressure as an input parameter for the naturally aspirated engine control, thus you can use whatever long duration cam you like.
You can set up the MegaSquirt to just use the RPM value and Throttle Position Sensor value as inputs for the injection and ignition control (plus of course air temp, engine temp, ambient air pressure etc.). This is the way I'm going to use it in my stroker build, and that type of control (called Alpha-N) already works very well in my high performance Ducati motorcycle.


Martin, 67 Charger, 512 cui, E85, MegaSquirt MS3X sequential ignition & injection
Re: Self Learning EFI Systems [Re: Swedcharger67] #1450131
06/14/13 10:52 AM
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I've had the EZ EFI system up and running for a few years now - no problems - best thing I did was get a rock valley gas tank with the pump in the tank.

It has been on since 2010 and I have had to replace a TPS sensor once while in Carlisle - one stop at advance auto and I was back in buisness - It still ran just was on its base tune with no self learning



Re: Self Learning EFI Systems [Re: DJVCuda] #1450132
06/14/13 01:22 PM
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Nice framing of the engine shot

I like.


Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.
Re: Self Learning EFI Systems [Re: DJVCuda] #1450133
06/17/13 09:28 AM
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I've had the EZ EFI system up and running for a few years now - no problems - best thing I did was get a rock valley gas tank with the pump in the tank.





I have a "new in the box" tank that I was thinking of converting over, but I still don't know which would be the cheaper option at the moment, buying one or making one.

Nice setup by the way! Love the dual quads!

Re: Self Learning EFI Systems [Re: Fastback67] #1450134
06/17/13 09:43 AM
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They did an excellent job but you can weld a sump in from them too.



Re: Self Learning EFI Systems [Re: DJVCuda] #1450135
06/20/13 08:28 PM
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Well, we've had a good responce here from the MegaSquirt team, but we haven't heard to much at all from the Self Learning EFI users, with the exception of Dave's Fast EZ EFI Dual Quad system post.

I've been looking at these systems pretty closely myself... the big four anyway, MSD, EDDY, FAST, and Holley. The on-line literature these guys provide for their systems could best be described as lacking, at best. Each system definitely has it's good points and bad, so you really need to dig below the surface and get beyond the obvious.

Re: Self Learning EFI Systems [Re: Fastback67] #1450136
06/22/13 09:00 AM
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A friend of mine put an EZ EFI kit on an LS powered mustang. He's pretty happy with it. I am not sure how good his setup on his carburator was but it went faster with the EFI. He had one problem during setup and initial drive but it was something he misread in the instructions. Tech support got him lined out. The car runs 11.teens @120ish.

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68 Barracuda Formula S 340
Re: Self Learning EFI Systems [Re: Bad340fish] #1450137
06/22/13 01:29 PM
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There is 3rd party software available for some "regular" systems to make them "self" learn. I used Co-Pilot for my Commander Pro 950 system. It got all the holes in my fuel map filled to where I would say it's 98%. I'm running a TBI on a 493 with the 108 LSA Mp509 cam so I don't think it would ever be "perfect". It eliminated transitional flat spots on the fly and helped make my completely wrong choice of cam tolerable.

Kevin

Re: Self Learning EFI Systems [Re: Twostick] #1450138
06/23/13 08:37 AM
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I was thinking about doing a tank mod and putting the fuel pump in the tank, but I just came across a brand new WELDON 600A self priming pump on the cheap, so I think I'm going to go that way now.

http://www.weldonracing.com/product/4/A600-A_(-10_inlet___outlet)_Flow_Through.html

Re: Self Learning EFI Systems [Re: Fastback67] #1450139
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That looks like a nice pump, but, no E-85 compatibility, and can in be mounted in the future "in tank"?

I was also surprised with a #10 outlet they suggest only a #6 fuel regulator return, I wonder if regulator manufactures agree?


Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.
Re: Self Learning EFI Systems [Re: DJVCuda] #1450140
06/23/13 01:29 PM
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The problem I see when welding in a fuel pump into a stock steel tank is the welds on the inside of the steel tank if left unexposed (bare steel) rust sets in after a while from condensation . Plus todays fuel has ethonol in it and ethonol absorbs water. I ended up buying a aluminum tank from Hotrodcity Garage so I wouldnt have that problem

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Re: Self Learning EFI Systems [Re: johnscudashop] #1450141
06/23/13 07:36 PM
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They look great but the stock sending units and exhaust runs do not work anymore. In fact the Tti setup no longer bolts up either.

Rick valley can do a stock sized tank in stainless if you are worried about it and the sender and exhaust still fits like lis supposed to.

Re: Self Learning EFI Systems [Re: DJVCuda] #1450142
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I am running 3 inch TTI pipes out the back with plenty of room.

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Re: Self Learning EFI Systems [Re: johnscudashop] #1450143
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The Hot Rod city Tanks also bolt in place using the stock tank straps. At about half the cost of a Ricks stainless Tank

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Re: Self Learning EFI Systems [Re: johnscudashop] #1450144
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The fuel sender also works well , The only mod I had to do is make the sending units wire longer .

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Re: Self Learning EFI Systems [Re: johnscudashop] #1450145
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Sorry my comments are geared towards the abodies

Re: Self Learning EFI Systems [Re: DJVCuda] #1450146
06/25/13 06:26 PM
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Plenty of perfectly good tried and tested tank sealers out there, that will handle rust, and any type of fuel. That said, a stock tank for my 67 B-Body is less than $190. I'm pretty sure that if I wanted to, I could cut, fabricate, weld, and seal the tank when I'm all done, for maybe another $70 or so.

Re: Self Learning EFI Systems [Re: Fastback67] #1450147
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I was also surprised with a #10 outlet they suggest only a #6 fuel regulator return, I wonder if regulator manufactures agree?




I believe they mean at least a #6 (minimum)
For whatever reason, a lot of folks will run a smaller return than their supply.

Re: Self Learning EFI Systems [Re: jcc] #1450148
06/26/13 02:10 PM
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That looks like a nice pump, but can in be mounted in the future "in tank"?





From Jim at Weldon Racing...
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Yes it can, if you really need to, but I don’t recommend it just from the fact that the pump is quiet and pulls fuel without a problem. There are some out there that believe if you drop the pump in the tank, it’ll quiet it down and keep it cool…… not as much as you think, if you start out with a louder fuel pump it’ll still be loud.



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