Aircooled volkswagen forum anyone interested in a sds efi. I run this innovate unit in the glove box right next to the trim knob for the sds efi. Its economically priced so you can have all the benefits of. Apr 01, 2010 during development testing, the fast crew spent several hours tuning a gmpp 572 crate motor with its topoftheline xfi system, which netted 630 hp. Introducing the terminator x software from holley efi.
Mar 26, 2014 entry level self tuning efi systems were basically designed to replace fourbarrel carburetors on naturally aspirated engines. Our extensive experience and expertise has brought us to the absolute top of the motorcycle tuning industry, and we are focused on offering tuning products. How to program cars ecu guide to car tuning chip programming. Holleys site is hosed and all the links to it that i can find are broken. The sds em5 can replace the entire factory efi system on most engines or upgrade older carbureted engines to port type fuel injection with ignition control.
This is our third reno sport class win after the first ever efi win back in 2010. Megasquirt support forum msextra sds efi fast idle view. The stihl mtronic engine management system electronically controls the ignition timing and fuel metering in any operating condition, factoring in altitude and fuel quality. Updated 32816 latest tuning utility software revisions tunerstudioms is the software application that is used to tune your megasquirt efi controller.
A v8z bud glen mccoy that was over to help with the start of my engine the ot. If any of you are usinghave used sds efi em44f on a b20, id love to see your settings. Sds tuning program blank sheet sds tuning program for stock 22re. Take control of your engine with our stand alone programmable engine management system. Older systems must be upgraded with the supplemental harness to use this software. Existing customers that have purchased replacement computers may trade those computers in towards the purchase of the autocal. Please find documentation for tuning aviation systems near the bottom of the. It runs ok but im missing some important features and i want to go with the megasquirtiii ms3x next season. This is just a short example of the control you have using the programmer box and how simple it is to make changes without the need for a laptop. The following is provided for information purposes only. Megatunix is a crossplatform tuning application for some of the available diy fuel injection controllers, including the megasquirt ms1, ms1extra, ms2 and ms2extra as well as the libreems efi system and the jimstim ecu stimulatordevelopment tool. Fuel economy and throttle response parameters are best tuned by driving the car on the road and most street cars can be safely tuned on the street with the aid of the meter.
A well installed and tuned efi system greatly improves the performance of a classic v8 or. Gen iii pcm tuning software allows the tuner to replace the pcms current operating system and calibration segments with another vehicles operating system and calibration segments. If the ignition trigger is working, you should hear the injector click. If you currently run sds on your mustang speak up efi. This system provides professionals with optimum performance, whether you are just starting to work or resuming after a break. It also appears to have rpm based fuel points every 250rpm. Ill be at reno saturday and sunday, wearing an sds t shirt, hanging out in the pits near the following aircraft mostly. You should always try the software before you buy an efi controller.
The sds has 64 fuel delivery tuning points based on map. The em56 now has on board coil drivers for up to 4 channels as opposed to addon daughter boards in previous em4 and em5 ecus and an additional analog. Megasquirt support forum msextra going from sds em4 to. Aftermarket efi tuning standalone ecu tuning support subforums. This allowed the older nonefi engines to take advantage of the reliability and efficiency that efi systems bring to internal combustion engines.
We are just starting to ship the latest sds em5 ecu now with em56 board and v 25. Nov 30, 2000 the sds has 64 fuel delivery tuning points based on map. The em56 now has on board coil drivers for up to 4 channels as opposed to addon daughter boards in previous em4 and em5 ecus and an additional analog input for something like an oil temp sensor. It is written specifically for megasquirt or megasquirtii efi users who are new to tuning engine with a programmable controller, and tries to make very few assumptions about what you already know. Dominator efi software holley performance products.
I have checked the ms documentation and the wiring looks simple. Dyno tuning is preferable when maximum power is paramount as this allows the quantitive measurement of increases or decreases due to both ignition timing and air to fuel ratio changes. When this happens, the sds efi startup screen will appear in the lcd window. There are many other windows which allow you to adjust the full range of the ecu to suit your particular application. Even though chip tuning is possible with any ordinary hex editor as described above the fact is it can be very time consuming, tedious and errorprone. Shown below is the handheld lcd programmer which plugs into the ecu via a six foot cable. You will also need to make sure that the pump passage is clear from any trash.
Covers engine temp, ign ret adv, start, magnet window, lcd brightness and contrast, gauge 1 or 4 select. Your fuel injection experience is only as simple as the software you use to interact with it. Software that not only provides hex editing capabilities, but. During development testing, the fast crew spent several hours tuning a gmpp 572 crate motor with its topoftheline xfi system, which netted 630 hp. I have the sds and shannon at western motorsports was a big help when it came to tuning it. Bare units are available to existing customers at an alternate price. Sds efi wins 2019 reno sport class gold championship. Also, there are software differences between each manufacturer, but the way the engine is tuned and its behavior and feedback from the ecu sensors are the same. Holley efi terminatorxsoftware terminator x software. Mopar tuning mopar specific tuning forum for dodge, plymouth, chrysler, jeep 3 topics 12 posts last post by decipha fri feb 19, 2016 8. Instead it focuses on the fundamental principles that are applicable to any 4 stroke, gasoline engine.
Entry level selftuning efi systems were basically designed to replace fourbarrel carburetors on naturally aspirated engines. Andy findlay is on the pole in sport class this year at 398 mph, which is faster than all but two of the unlimited qualifiers. Tuning and logging software are available free for this setup. The injectors are controlled by the sds which is fully. I was noticing on sds efi that they now have a fast idle selenoid that looks as though it just hooks up to the tb and can add air to make a fast idle. They contain the installation software and all doccumentation that ships on the cds. Thats why if youre serious about car ecu chip tuning you want to look into dedicated ecu chip tuning software like toad. The first thing to do is to look at the discharge nozzle and make sure you are getting a good strong pump shot. Flashscan from efilive allows you to scan, data log and reprogram your vehicle for maximum performance and outstanding drivability. Haas was using the sds as the fuel upgrade sold with thier kits, and those who got it to work were very happy with it, however those who didnt eco people were rather ticked. Not to take the post off topic but somewhat good information for this thread. Megalogviewer is the software application used to view datalogs. This course is aimed at the efi tuner who already knows the basics but wants a deeper. Realtime tuning can to usb cable is required part number 558443.
The most common cause of a stumble is not having an adequate accelerator pump shot. Em5 aviation installation and tuning manual for version 27. These modern systems from edelbrock, fast, holley and msd offer greater. Efi tuning modules we offer the latest tuning products from the leading manufactures and work with these products hands on at our shop to the highest technical level all day, everyday. Efi setup tips from fast chevy high performance magazine. Efilive autocal tuning system black bear performance. Utilizing the newest in hardware software technology we bring you factory ecu tuning for gen 345 lsxltx, 3v4v ford, gen 3 hemi motors after market ems tuning we specialize in most aftermarket engine management systems tuning.
Lc engineering pro fuel injection system knock sensor. Alternatively, you can save calibration changes to the sd card provided in the handheld, then upload them from the handheld to the ecu. If you and your pc side software can not clearly see and understand what your engine is doing, it will simply never run to potential. Andrew findlay won sport class gold at reno again in 2019. Efilive limited unit 2, 121 elliot street howick, auckland 2014 new zealand. How to swap your carb for electronic fuel injection. Given that id been tuning it by feel for two years prior to the installation of the xd16 its almost too much information and detracts from the driving experience. Em5 aviation installation and tuning manual for version 27 software. Travel to you and tune, tune via the internet using. They advertise a 4 bbl one thats 900 cfm good for 350500 hp. Jul 23, 2003 i have the sds and shannon at western motorsports was a big help when it came to tuning it. Developed by western motorsports and simple digital systems to replace the ford eec fuel injection computer, our efi allows you to program all parameters for fuel and ignition to tune for maximum power from any engine combination. Sometimes when you are tuning an engine that is already in a vehicle on a chassis dyno, a lot of strange things can happen that you should be aware of.
Each autocal device will be sold with tuning service included. Utilizing the newest in hardwaresoftware technology we bring you factory ecu tuning for gen 345 lsxltx, 3v4v ford, gen 3 hemi motors after market ems tuning we specialize in most aftermarket engine management systems tuning. I want to go with wasted spark ignition and i want to keep the sds coilpack 4cyl. The sds is all about making your engine run better cause thats what efi is all. It includes everything youll need to get started tuning efi systems. By selecting the correct map sensor, boost pressures up to 60 psi may be used. We are so proud of andy and his team and honored that they picked sds for their efi and ignition control. Tunerstudio brings a whole new level of refinement for tuning software. If you understand the basics of efi tuning and how it works, then you will be able to tune any car once you understand that ecus software. If not then you need to inspect the pump diaphragm for a hole or tear. So regardless whether youre reflashing the factory pcm on a naturally aspirated ls3, or youre tuning a. Autocal software runs on windows only, however a laptop is not required.
Aftermarket ems software vendor description download link accel dfi all current releases download aem all current releases download autronic current dos and windows versions download efi technologies demo version bottom of homepage download electromotive wintec 3d download. After downloading and installing the software you have a 10 day trial period in which to evaluate the product. The is an introduction to tuning with a programmable electronic fuel injection ecu. Pc version mac version prom racing efi software for efi systems purchased prior to september 1, 2019. Join thousands of satisfied visitors who discovered megasquirt, linux unix and linux terminal server.
To put it another way, you can turn a 2002 express van pcm into a 2002 corvette pcm. This allowed the older non efi engines to take advantage of the reliability and efficiency that efi systems bring to internal combustion engines. The wms sds engine management system is a microprocessor based, digital. Top dollar efi controllers are no different, the tuning software is typically lacking. Read efi conversions online by tony candela books free 30. The sds has far more tune ability and no extra chip or software is required. Em5 is designed to control port type injection only. Far too long tuners have had to settle for what ever the controller manufacturer provided, far more often than you would think this means a clunky user interface and minimal feature set. Allowing you full tuning access to the terminator x. So regardless whether youre reflashing the factory pcm on a naturally aspirated ls3, or youre tuning a honda k20 fitted with a turbo and a. The latest version for windows, linux, and macintosh can be found at. Would this be able to work with megasquirt, it looks like it could be an easy item to put in compared to some of the other options for fast idle. Efi tuning fundamentals isnt specific to any particular engine or any tuning software.
Wms sds programmable engine management take control of your engine with our stand alone programmable engine management system. Suzuki marine diagnostic kit for professionals the latest software version 8. These are the basic things that you need to tune to get your engine to run, and in each case the sds has as many or more parameters to tune than the tec. Aftermarket ems software vendor description download link accel dfi all current releases download aem all current releases download autronic current dos and windows versions download efi technologies demo version bottom of homepage download electromotive wintec 3d download ems. This course is designed to dispel the myths associated with electronic fuel injection. Prom efi software for efi systems purchased after september 1, 2019 and older systems that have been upgraded. Jun 18, 20 download megatunix tuning software for free.