MembersPage/MicaelAman (2006-01-17 19:24:55)

Im currently building a Locost. Locost is a Lotus super Seven look a like. My plan is to use VEMS 3.3 on my Zetec engine.

The new plan is to turbocharge it. I have bought a old garrett T3 (Sierra cosworth) and plan to use an Saab 900 (old generation) intercooler mounted in the rear end of the engine compartment. Futher more i plan to use water injection (DIY).


Engine info

Ford Zetec

4 cyl 4 stroke

16 valves

1800 cc

10:1 comp (will be lowerd)

170 cc injectors (will be upgraded to 357 cc Nissan 200 SX ones)

105 bhp

narrow band O2 (??? why don't you use wideband ? That's the best investment before any tuning!)

Yeah, I'm thinking of buying one. Erlier these WO2-sensors have been pretty expensive.


However, I have some questions.

1. I plan to use batch injection. How many Fets do need. All the injectors will be fired at the same time.

2.The Ford Zetec coil is used with the EDIS, now i want to use only the VEMS for ignition timing (wastefire)

  • 4 power ignition driver (+4 logic-level: 4+4 option) recommended for any 4cyl (allows any type of ign later). 2 ingition drivers are the minimum, + 6 logiclevel (that is 2+6 option).
  • 4 it is then :-)

3. can i use the standard Ford sensors? TPS, CTS, Crank trigger, MAT, etc

Vems BOM

Vems 3.3 Card

Wideband W02 Sensor

8 Fets plus spares

4 ignition drivers plus spares

2.5 kpa map sensor onboard

LCD Green

econo seal connectors


Some pictures can be found here

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