Fairmont 2.0 (forged lq4, s480, 800whp, under new management)
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there is more wiring but its not terrible, the more i build them the easier they get, it still uses tuner studio, and basically there is a fuel table and a spark table and that is nearly the end of it for tuning.
the other tables are startup, rev limiter, adding or subtracting fuel and spark at temps etc
but Basically you just scale and fuel and spark your way to power. and call it a day.
im thinking about starting some microsquirt videos showing how i built a harness and how it works, kinda sucks because i didnt do any MS1 and 6010 tuning videos yet, but i actually sold my stuff, so when i get the sunbird back on the dyno i have to show you guys something, even though i try to not waste any time on the rollers.
the other tables are startup, rev limiter, adding or subtracting fuel and spark at temps etc
but Basically you just scale and fuel and spark your way to power. and call it a day.
im thinking about starting some microsquirt videos showing how i built a harness and how it works, kinda sucks because i didnt do any MS1 and 6010 tuning videos yet, but i actually sold my stuff, so when i get the sunbird back on the dyno i have to show you guys something, even though i try to not waste any time on the rollers.
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Now that you've gotten comfortable with running the spark from the MS Denmah, do you really think there's any benefit to looking backward at the more elaborate solution with the MSD box?
I'm definitely biased since I've been an MS'er for a long time, and was a beta tester for MS3, but with the LS engine "smart" coils I just can't imagine why you would add extra hardware into the mix... I apologize if you explained this stuff in one of your videos that I didn't see. Your videos are phenomenal BTW!
I'm definitely biased since I've been an MS'er for a long time, and was a beta tester for MS3, but with the LS engine "smart" coils I just can't imagine why you would add extra hardware into the mix... I apologize if you explained this stuff in one of your videos that I didn't see. Your videos are phenomenal BTW!
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Now that you've gotten comfortable with running the spark from the MS Denmah, do you really think there's any benefit to looking backward at the more elaborate solution with the MSD box?
I'm definitely biased since I've been an MS'er for a long time, and was a beta tester for MS3, but with the LS engine "smart" coils I just can't imagine why you would add extra hardware into the mix... I apologize if you explained this stuff in one of your videos that I didn't see. Your videos are phenomenal BTW!![Cheers!!](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_cheers.gif)
I'm definitely biased since I've been an MS'er for a long time, and was a beta tester for MS3, but with the LS engine "smart" coils I just can't imagine why you would add extra hardware into the mix... I apologize if you explained this stuff in one of your videos that I didn't see. Your videos are phenomenal BTW!
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At least that's what I think
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Thanks, I get your point!
I just watched your MicroSquirt wiring harness video from yesterday, and you've definitely got this down. Pretty awesome. So clearly the MicroSquirt is running wasted spark, was the MSD setup running wasted also? I've run wasted spark from a V3.0 board spark outputs up to about 8,500 at about 25psi with no problems, but I was just curious about the MSD...
I just watched your MicroSquirt wiring harness video from yesterday, and you've definitely got this down. Pretty awesome. So clearly the MicroSquirt is running wasted spark, was the MSD setup running wasted also? I've run wasted spark from a V3.0 board spark outputs up to about 8,500 at about 25psi with no problems, but I was just curious about the MSD...
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It can certainly control the 4L80e, the code is already written by JSMCortina, and has been used by other people on this board. However, one 'Squirt is required for the engine and one for the trans. The one used for the trans can pull in some of (or all of?) the required inputs from the one controlling the engine over the CAN wires.
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Is that just a TCU, or an ECU and a TCU in one? If you really want to do a 'squirt transmission controller on the cheap, you could definitely get it done for $300.