FB Tuning

iTrader: (30)

I'm interested in starting to learn how to remap a vehicle's fuel injection and ignition systems, and was wondering where a good starting point would be?

I have worked as a motorcycle and car mechanic for the last 6 years, and am genuinely interested in furthering both my automotive and computing skills, in this direction.

My employer won't pay for any training / courses, so all my learning will have to be self taught and funded.

Having watched Pat remapping my girlfriend's car, I can appreciate that there is an art to it, and experience is not something that can be learned overnight

However, I am considering buying a W/B Lambda and a DIY ecu from here...

http://www.megasquirt.info/index.html

Then installing the hardware to my own vehicle, downloading the opensource software applications, familiarising myself with the software as much as possible, and then diving in at the deep end.

I have a supply of 3-4 engines for the car, but I realise that the learning curve will need to be extremely steep if I want to keep my car on the road! LOL


Can anyone give me some advice as where to start?

If you're a mapper reading this, do you want a 27yr old fast learning, intelligent and reliable apprentice?

john banks

This book is a nice introduction. It has a CD which includes mapping software and simulators as well.



This is a bit more general with a little on mapping.

Bosch Automotive Handbook is very good as well if you have insomnia.

FB Tuning

iTrader: (30)

Thanks for you reply John...

I'll buy the Haynes Engine Management bookand the Bosch Handbook, for a read.

Do you think it's worth buying the MegaSquirt ecu as a "value for money" starting point, or should I 'bite the bullet' and get a Motec/Emerald or something similar?

Regards,

Richard

john banks

If the MegaSquirt has been used on a similar engine to yours and they have all the triggers sorted and there are existing users you can pick the brains of, as well as being happy to presumably make up your own loom, and the MegaSquirt has all the features you need, go for it.

Easier option might be a plug and pray ECU with a base map on it that will run the car. Also, seeing the factory ECUs contents can be very educational as well, although if you can't then map it you start again with a standalone.

Peanuts

iTrader: (15)

plug and pray

pmsl