MicroSquirt.com read only forum (Jan.15,2018)

This question has been moved to MicroSquirt by sugestion by Matt (DIY AotoTune). After a recent blow up and a new motor and Blower I wish to run EFI, previously Hilborn mechanical. Having been steered to the MS and finding it will run both ignition and fuel I assume this is the way to go and will sell the MSD MC4. What I am hoping is someone out here who has experience with bikes, especially v twins will help me compile a comprehensive list of whats needed to make things work. This is purely a dragbike. 150" (2458cc), opcon autorotor blower at approx 16 psi, and running on methanol. I have limited to zero knowledge of EFI and whats best. I look forward to sugestions, so far all I know is a MicroSquirt.

Whitey

Well looks like I have to answer my own question. After asking in MegaS and moving to MicroS I can not even get the help to get a list of parts to buy. This makes me realise just how dificult it would be to work through a tune up or problem later on while racing. Autronic here I come.

I was going to try and answer your question, but I had no idea about your engine previously, or any knowledge of alcohol EFI pumps. To use a MicroSquirt, you just need a reliable triggering system, ideally crank based, and with a trigger wheel that is supported. For more exotic EFI stuff, you might need a cam based trigger too.

There are a few guys who have done V twins, and all you had to do was search and PM them. It's also a good idea to look at other running motorcycle projects, because they can be a good source of info.

Generalising a lot, I would say this forum is more car based than motorcycle based, so that would also explain why you have a perceived lack of response. I would also add IMO, that V twins using odd fire have been quite awkward rascals to debug (crank timing) from the posts I've seen, but once set up run very well.

List of parts for any EFI project, crank wheel & sensor (Hall or VR), TPS and/or MAP, some sort of temperature sensor (IAT & CLT), a fuel system (pump and throttle body), and a means of ignition, which would include an external driver for your coils/COPs whatever

So let me get this straight - less than 3 days after placing a post in the FORUM asking for someone to basically take you by the hand, you're off in a huff to another product because you aren't getting immediate response from the enthusiasts?

This is a DIY project, sir. Read the manuals, several times. Read the forums, several times. YOU need to figure out what YOUR bike needs. I can't give you sensor part numbers, or pump required power, or injector flow rates, because I don't know what your bike looks like and what components it already has!

You do realise, Autune doesn't even have this level of support?

All,

We will remind everyone that reading the manual is not optional, it is required before posting in these forums (this saves everyone time and effort).

The manual table of contents is here: http://www.megamanual.com/mtabcon.htm

The FAQ is here: http://www.megamanual.com/index.html

These answer such questions as, "What skills, parts, and tools do I need to assemble and install a MegaSquirt® EFI Controller?" (http://www.megamanual.com/MSFAQ.htm#need)

There is also a list on msefi.com of common reasons why forum posts get not answers ( http://www.msefi.com/viewtopic.php?f=92&t=24846 ), among these are, "Looking for a solution or information that is already available in the manual or on the forums. People will often ignore your post if the solution is in the troubleshooting guide, and you haven't bothered to look there. Similarly for asking for answers to questions that are clearly answered in the FAQ or manual."

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