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Diesel & Megsaquirt
by
JJD
on 11 Aug, 2015 21:09
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Can you use a Megasquirt on a Diesel or Tdi ...
How can i go about it ?? thank you!!
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#1
by
RunninWild
on 11 Aug, 2015 21:57
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You probably could with a tdi but IDI engines are all mechanical and dont have computer controls.
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#2
by
RabbitJockey
on 12 Aug, 2015 04:23
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the answer is definitely NO unless they make a diesel specific one.
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#3
by
vanbcguy
on 12 Aug, 2015 11:47
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Megasquirt could probably be adapted to a VE pump - I mean there's a standalone arduino-based controller for the VE already. Really there's no reason why not, it'd just take a lot of engineering and understanding of how things work. A common rail diesel isn't that different from a gasoline one as far as the injection control system is concerned - more precise timing and a much shorter injection duration...
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#4
by
JJD
on 12 Aug, 2015 20:07
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Would any other stand alone work?? Cause ..i would like to fit a diesel in an aircooled beetle...to travel around in the summer!!
What would be the best way to go about it???
Thanks Guys!!
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#5
by
745 turbogreasel
on 12 Aug, 2015 21:55
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The latest MS has CANbus control for HE351VE, which would put it similar price and way more versatile than any other controller I've seen, for my Dodge at least.
I have 2 of them, but I don't know if the 2.5 IDI in my Volvo would spool such a beast. I did look at it enough to determine that the hood could be made to close.
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#6
by
RabbitJockey
on 13 Aug, 2015 04:34
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i really don't see how it would be possible to use megasquirt on a diesel since the fuel delivery is completely different. if you are putting a diesel in a beetle just use a mechanical pump or do an electronic swap, it would actually be less work to go electronic than use megasquirt if it even would work.
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#7
by
turboedbug
on 13 Aug, 2015 08:56
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It wouldn't be worth the time in my opinion. Just do a mechanical pump and it would save a lot of headaches. Or do what I did and install a turbocharged ej20 Subaru and crank up the boost and beat 99.99% of the cars u see on the road hahahahah
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#8
by
Jetmugg
on 19 Aug, 2015 12:33
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If you want to put a diesel in an air-cooled Beetle, simplest way is to get an adapter plate and run a mechanical IDI diesel. No computers, no muss, no fuss.
Steve.