MembersPage/KarlBuchka (2008-07-06 06:24:13)

Overview:

Car is a 1979 Volvo 242 with a 1995 Volvo 850 Turbo engine (B5234T).

Some details on the car:

242-beach.jpg


VEMS Setup:

Apart from the standard sensors (MAP, CLT, IAT, TPS), I'm planning on setting up the VEMS with the following major functions:

Trigger settings:

The engine comes from the factory with a 60-2 wheel/VR sensor on the crank and a single tooth wheel/hall sensor on the cam.

Goals:

My initial goal with this install is to overcome the limitations of Megasquirt (some of which I have reached, others not), putting me in a much better position to take the car to the next level. Also to have a good time with it, and possibly learn something useful along the way.

Shopping cart:

I have put together a list of items to be ordered from the VEMS Webshop. Ideas, comments, or suggestions are welcome.

I have decided to purchase the un-assembled GenBoard for a few reasons: I'm doing this as much for the learning experience as for the VEMS feature-set. If I wanted a 'plug-and-play' system I would buy a Haltech or Motec. A much more minor motivator is the lower price.

I will be purchasing power resistors and an LCD seperately, as I can find both for much lower price locally.


Sections: (most of these are incomplete, will continue to add info and break into sections as time permits)

Crank and cam sensors/settings MembersPage/KarlBuchka/Trigger

(The crank setup is a 60-2 trigger wheel built in to the flywheel using a VR sensor. Cam setup is single tooth wheel using a Hall sensor. )

Sensors and inputs MembersPage/KarlBuchka/Sensors

Fuel (Injectors, VE, lambda, enrichments) MembersPage/KarlBuchka/Fuel

Spark (Coils, Spark advance) MembersPage/KarlBuchka/Spark

Outputs/ancillaries MembersPage/KarlBuchka/Outputs

(Fan control, boost control, shift light)