MembersPage/FredrikEriksson (2005-09-26 18:26:59)

Fredrik Eriksson contacted me about setting up VEMS on his BMW 535 (E28) on which he has a twin turbo setup. More information here (in Swedish): http://www.535twinturbo.com/

He previously ran with SMT6 but found it couldn't handle the engine and requirements and has decided to get an assembled VEMS/Genboard.

Engine information

* Mostly stock M30B35, a 3.5 litre 6 cylinder even-fire inline (not odd-fire V6) engine with ~210 hp N/A with stock engine management

* 2 x Garret T3 from Saab NG900/OG93

* Custom exhaust manifolds

* 2 x EGT K-type thermocouples in the collectors

* 6 x 380 cc/min high impedance injectors

* Single coil and distributor (for initial setup, direct-fire setup might come later)

Trigger setup

The stock reference and speed sensor are not useable with VEMS as far as I know, these are mounted at the back of the engine. One measure engine speed through 360 teeth, the other syncs with the engine once every revolution. So it's kind of like a missing tooth setup - only it isn't.

The solution that will be used: Three M8 bolts will be fastened to the harmonic dampener at the front of the engine, 120 degrees apart with 8 mm protrusion. A Honeywell GT1 Hall sensor will be used to sense these.

Assembled v3.2 controller wishes

* both primary and secondary trigger inputs should be of HALL type.

* MPX4250AP 255kPa MAP sensor mounted onboard, with frontplate mounted pneumatic connector.

* Serial RS232 and LCD through front endplate.

* PS2 through EC18. (Is this even possible? Pinout doesn't agree - was flying loom through rear endplate intended?)

* 2 x AD597 chips (normally they have to be added to the order and mounting is free ... but don't worry about it, we'll add and mount them)

o 2 x compensational cables through the frontplate, flying loom style

o 2 x K-type female chassis connectors will be mounted by Fredrik