Diesel & Megsaquirt

[JJD]

Can you use a Megasquirt on a Diesel or Tdi ...

How can i go about it ?? thank you!!

[RunninWild]

You probably could with a tdi but IDI engines are all mechanical and dont have computer controls.

[RabbitJockey]

the answer is definitely NO unless they make a diesel specific one.

[vanbcguy]

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...

[JJD]

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!!

[745 turbogreasel]

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.

[RabbitJockey]

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.

[turboedbug]

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

[Jetmugg]

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.