<VV> Anyone using Megasquirt on a Crovair ? was MAP sensor

[Marty Scarr]

Hi Don

Here's a little writeup on my conversion:

http://thescarrs.com/corvair/efi.html

Was it worth it?  Definitely was worth it for me.  I was after better
performance and the ability to fine tune my engine beyond 60's
technology - and got it.  I'll be doing a turbo conversion in the
future, and with programmable fuel and spark expect it to be lots of
fun.

Regarding time and money - the spirit of Megasquirt is DIY, and I did
it all myself.  It's a very fun project, with lots of support, and I
learned a lot along the way.  I kept costs low by using used parts
where I could, and have less than $500 in the project.  If you're
satisfied with the way GM built your Corvair then it's not for you.
If you can't do the work yourself, it's probably not for you.

Differences - better starting, better overall operation.  Idle, cruise
and acceleration were all improved.  There are no smog checks in my
part of Oregon, so I can't report on emissions.

regards
Marty Scarr

On 10/26/07, DONALD MEYER <weldvair at embarqmail.com> wrote:
> Marty, Could you post some pics for us? Was the conversion worth the time & money spent. What were the differances you experienced between the EFI & carb?
>
> Thanks Don Meyer
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Marty Scarr <martyscarr at gmail.com>
> To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Sent: Fri, 26 Oct 2007 10:56:56 -0400 (EDT)
> Subject: Re: <VV> Anyone using Megasquirt on a Crovair ? was MAP sensor
>
> Mark
>
> I've done a Megasquirt conversion on my 67 coupe; it used two 1 barrel
> TBIs made by Holley for the GM 4 cylinders.  The throttle bodies were
> mounted to adapter manifolds.
>
> I'm currently working on another conversion using 4 motorcycle throttle bodies.
>
> I have seen heads with injector bosses welded to them, made by Ray Sedman.
>
> The conversions using Megasquirt are a lot of fun for me, as I enjoy
> fabricating and custom installations.  It is definitely not plug and
> play!
>
> Marty Scarr
>
> On 10/25/07, Mark Foltarz <Foltarz at rocketmail.com> wrote:
> > All this talk  of map sensors make me think about the homebrew EFI system -
> > Megasquirt ( www.megasquirt.org .)
> >
> > Is anyone on this group using this system ?
> >
> > Also,  has anywork been done on Corvair heads for fuel injection ?
> >
> > thanks
> >
> > Mark
> >
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