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Tech, Repairs, Upgrades => Aftermarket => Topic started by: Rocketman on November 14, 2013, 10:50:07 PM

Title: Who would be interested in a tuneable plug'n'play ECU?
Post by: Rocketman on November 14, 2013, 10:50:07 PM
Gauging interest here. Who's be interested in a plug'n'play standalone ECU? It would be a Megasquirt system made specifically for the Capri. N/A or turbo!

I'm interested in building & configuring these and loading a base tune onto them, so you could for the most part run it as-is out of the box but could tune it to your needs. The tuning is relatively easy with a laptop.

This would allow you to:
-Run any size fuel injectors you want
-Run a much larger turbo than the stock ECU can support (T3, T3/T4, GT28/30 series etc etc )
-Run a rev limiter anywhere you want

That's just the basic stuff, there's almost literally too much to list but I'll mention a few more:
-Run E85/flex fuel
-Add some hardware to the engine to run Coilpacks, or coil-on-plug ("COP")
-Integrated boost control
-Flat foot shifting
-Launch control
-Add some hardware & you can get sequential fuel injection

There are some individuals and some companies that make these for other cars, and as the Capri really doesn't have much support I figured I'd ask. Price point would be around the $600 mark for a standard ECU, extra options may be more.
Title: Re: Who would be interested in a tuneable plug'n'play ECU?
Post by: Sceeter on November 15, 2013, 09:24:29 AM
I'd vote for that [what the wife don't know] Matt you seen what I've done to my NA as far as exhaust an intake, were could I go with it? Do they chips for the Na like you have done for the turbo? Later John
Title: Re: Who would be interested in a tuneable plug'n'play ECU?
Post by: SpencerXR2 on June 17, 2014, 11:58:17 PM
Silently raises hand.

Yes. Please! I've got a fabricator buddy that finally got to see and drive my car. He's ready to help me do some serious work on it. We're all gear heads and are extremely capable of making the best out of this little big/engine. Do you still have any plans in the making of any sort to get this idea rolling?
Title: Re: Who would be interested in a tuneable plug'n'play ECU?
Post by: Rocketman on June 22, 2014, 06:18:33 PM
No plans really. I can point you towards a good MS system, if you want. I've almost no interest elsewhere, noone seems to be pushing their Capri far enough to warrant a good standalone, and if they are they already have a solution for it
Title: Re: Who would be interested in a tuneable plug'n'play ECU?
Post by: Aaronbrook37 on July 24, 2014, 08:59:03 AM
We ought to have a chat about one of these assemblies for my B6T once I get the VF10 up and running!
Title: Re: Who would be interested in a tuneable plug'n'play ECU?
Post by: Rocketman on July 25, 2014, 01:14:47 AM
Just isn't going to happen now man. Not nearly enough interest. Sorry. I can help you go over an MS setup for your car at some point though, shoot me a PM
Title: Re: Who would be interested in a tuneable plug'n'play ECU?
Post by: Aaronbrook37 on July 25, 2014, 04:01:35 PM
Bummer!  Alright.  Will message you over on FF!
Title: Re: Who would be interested in a tuneable plug'n'play ECU?
Post by: bryanknight on October 10, 2017, 04:58:09 PM
i am looking to push my capri to the max of the trans mission for know.. but i seen that the mega squirt 2 now offers a system for our cars. do you think it has all the things needed to push the car to its limit? motor is being worked now just wanting on custom piston.  looking for more info.. Matt i know this is your area
Title: Re: Who would be interested in a tuneable plug'n'play ECU?
Post by: greywolf27030 on October 11, 2017, 04:13:47 PM
This is exciting.  From my experience, the Festiva people would be more interested in this.  I only wish I could afford to go there with my Capri XR2.

Jack Byrd
Title: Re: Who would be interested in a tuneable plug'n'play ECU?
Post by: Rocketman on October 11, 2017, 05:56:16 PM
Its a 4 year old thread. You can still install your own MS unit for the above benefits, but there still aren't any plug 'n play options.

"BPperformance" on Facebook have some good tuning options for both B6T & BP
Title: Re: Who would be interested in a tuneable plug'n'play ECU?
Post by: greywolf27030 on October 16, 2017, 11:55:16 AM
Yes, BP Performance has some really cool stuff going on down there.  It looks like they're trying to bring the B series into the 21st century.

Jack Byrd
Title: Re: Who would be interested in a tuneable plug'n'play ECU?
Post by: LGCapri on February 28, 2019, 02:29:08 PM
Was this idea ever actually made? Or is the Rocketchip still the best way to go for an ECU tune?
Title: Re: Who would be interested in a tuneable plug'n'play ECU?
Post by: Rocketman on February 28, 2019, 11:40:44 PM
I've installed a Megasquirt in my old XR2, back in 'the day'. I ended up running the stock ECU with a Rocketchip, even on my BP swap.
I never developed a plug'n'play. Not enough interest, and with what they are capable of now a Plug'n'Play would be a horrible compromise, not utilizing nearly what an MS can do.
Megasquirt is still an option, there are a few other homebrew ECUs out there now too. The ability to add coilpacks and delete the VAF are some of the best benefits that can't be done with a PnP solution

Title: Re: Who would be interested in a tuneable plug'n'play ECU?
Post by: greywolf27030 on March 01, 2019, 09:17:13 AM
Both of mine have IAC function problems, and I was wondering  what coilpacks were worth.  Is there a modern replacement for the  VAF and IAC? 

Jack Byrd
Title: Re: Who would be interested in a tuneable plug'n'play ECU?
Post by: Fitsbain on March 04, 2019, 02:38:52 PM
There is also the RUSEFI out there that is insanely configurable/DIY.
Title: Re: Who would be interested in a tuneable plug'n'play ECU?
Post by: Rocketman on March 04, 2019, 09:26:18 PM
There is also the RUSEFI out there that is insanely configurable/DIY.

Ya, the guy who started that was a Festiva guy, there's some amazing technology out there and he's utilizing it. Last I checked it was pretty well developed.

Both of mine have IAC function problems, and I was wondering  what coilpacks were worth.  Is there a modern replacement for the  VAF and IAC? 

Jack Byrd

Coilpacks, I'm not exactly sure how much better they are - but you could get full control over your ignition system. No lossy distributor cap/rotor, and you can program your own timing curves instead of the fixed mechanical vacuum & RPM/Centrifugal weight setup in the stock distributor. Get rid of that annoying OEM ignitor. You can add in a more modern knock sensor, too.

Modern systems could utilize a MAF instead of a VAF, and would be much more free-flowing. Though you could eliminate it altogether and use a MAP sensor system called Speed Density
Idle valves - there are a plethora of options, mostly re-purposed OEM units from other cars. I think there were guys who were making billet housings to adapt a GM or Jeep idle valve for universal applications, able to be installed with some new hoses
Title: Re: Who would be interested in a tuneable plug'n'play ECU?
Post by: greywolf27030 on March 05, 2019, 10:26:50 AM
Thanks, it would really be nice to modernize out engines with readily available parts.  Did you ever find out anything about BP Performance?

Jack Byrd
Title: Re: Who would be interested in a tuneable plug'n'play ECU?
Post by: Rocketman on March 05, 2019, 09:34:50 PM
Yes actually - the guy that ran it ended up getting hired at a tuning shop and I guess to eliminate conflict of interest took down his page?
The guy is on still on FB and might still offer some stuff, but I'm not positive on that. PM me and I can send the info