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I realise I’m ten+ years behind everyone’s else but after having the parts for probably 5 years I think it could be time to fit it as I can’t drive anywhere in the current situation.
I’ve done plenty googling the last few days which has helped but think there will be more questions once I start.
So who has done it and what advice would you give or do differently if you done it again? My stash of parts. Still need injectors, Oem connectors for sensors/injectors (unless they can be re pinned??) cables and probably other bits that I’ve not thought off.
I got mine done from start to finish by a guy in Birmingham as i was worried the car wouldn’t start or run or run lean,its totally worth it though best thing you will do for your rst,what management are you running omex/gotech ??
My first piece of advice, use a system that a) is still in production. b) has had an update in the last 3 years, c) has a community of support. Without all these don't bother. If that is your ECU at the bottom does it have good lot of support to help you?
Seriously pal, don't use anything old. It will cost you in the long run.
My first piece of advice, use a system that a) is still in production. b) has had an update in the last 3 years, c) has a community of support. Without all these don't bother. If that is your ECU at the bottom does it have good lot of support to help you?
Seriously pal, don't use anything old. It will cost you in the long run.
"Old" is relativ. An out-of-date hi-spec management would still be a better choice than a cheap new one. But as mentioned only use one for which you can get support.
Converting ERST to standalone and using FRST/XR2i/3i EFI parts? The EFI injectors might cause problems. Also many 1990s EFI sensors won't work with most managements as these don't have a voltage signal. When using an EFI inlet you should also use an EFI head. You can keep your standard fueling setup (pump, filter, lines), just bin the MFI fuel pressure regulator and connect the EFI to the MFI lines. You usually won't need the pink MFI fuel pump relay as modern managements do everything like priming so you usually just need a cheap load relay.
There are several choices for the ignition, I'd recommend to run CPS, you can either use an EFI bottom end and flywheel or your buy an aftermarket CPS setup, Burton sells these, bolts right onto the crankshaft pulley. Be careful when using twin coils. You can connect them directly to some aftermarket management systems, some (especially the cheaper ones) need an amplifier. You might use the Ford EDIS modules, but some of them (iirc the earlier types) are meant to run independent from the fuel management and already are programmed with iginition tables.
"Old" is relativ. An out-of-date hi-spec management would still be a better choice than a cheap new one. But as mentioned only use one for which you can get support.
I have got probably some of the best engine management systems there was....back in the. Bosch MS2.8.x = as used in the BTCC for the Supertourers, 10's of thousands of pounds to buy. Absolutely useless to anyone who cannot access the software. So old 'hi spec' isn't necessarily better. A few years old as I put is fine, as long as it is supported and another thing, can you access your own tune to map it?
I looked it up, couldn't see a software download anywhere on their website?
I’m using the EMS stinger in the picture as my chosen mapper is a dealer. I fitted an EFI flywheel and drilled the block a few years ago when the gearbox was last out.
What about a tool for removing the pins on the ford oem injector connectors? Anyone know where to get one?
Standalone management time
