megasquirt question
megasquirt question
ok so im looking into getting ms for my 05 sxt and im just really confused.....i see the complete kits online but do they come with the harnesses to hook them up to your car or do you have to get them seperately? ive tried calling them but i cant get any help lol so can someone please help me?
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1. What is MegaSquirt?
Option B: Prebuilt unit (recommend rs-autosport.com)
- When ordering the ECU from rs-autosport specify the follow options:
Configuration: Neon/420A
Fan control output: No (assuming stock ECM still controlls radiator fan)
Firmware: Latest stable release of MSnS-E
Map sensor: Your preference
Tachometer signal output: No (assuming no additional tach signal is needed. i.e. you're not adding any other hardware that requires a tach signal).
Upgrade to MegaSquirt II: Standard MS-1 controller
You will still need:
- GM IAT and CLT sensors
- Wiring Harness
- Stimulator (optional)
5. Firmware
The latest version of MSnS-E firmware can be downloaded here: http://megasquirt.sf.net/extra/ by clicking "download latest". This link also cantains all the info about the features of the "Extra" code and info about the Neon Crank Decoder, as well as hardware modifications required to control the coilpack. (the site says for pre-NGC Neons only, but MS will work on NGC cars and read the NGC crank trigger wheel)
The NGC code can be downloaded here:
http://megasquirt.texasneons.org/029v_ngc3.zip
FAQ Created by "turbodudey"
Option B: Prebuilt unit (recommend rs-autosport.com)
- When ordering the ECU from rs-autosport specify the follow options:
Configuration: Neon/420A
Fan control output: No (assuming stock ECM still controlls radiator fan)
Firmware: Latest stable release of MSnS-E
Map sensor: Your preference
Tachometer signal output: No (assuming no additional tach signal is needed. i.e. you're not adding any other hardware that requires a tach signal).
Upgrade to MegaSquirt II: Standard MS-1 controller
You will still need:
- GM IAT and CLT sensors
- Wiring Harness
- Stimulator (optional)
5. Firmware
The latest version of MSnS-E firmware can be downloaded here: http://megasquirt.sf.net/extra/ by clicking "download latest". This link also cantains all the info about the features of the "Extra" code and info about the Neon Crank Decoder, as well as hardware modifications required to control the coilpack. (the site says for pre-NGC Neons only, but MS will work on NGC cars and read the NGC crank trigger wheel)
The NGC code can be downloaded here:
http://megasquirt.texasneons.org/029v_ngc3.zip
FAQ Created by "turbodudey"
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From: Hornell NY
you will need the list stated above.
harness
ms2 ecu unit
gm air intake temp sensor
gm coolant temp sensor
i would also recommend a program called ve anylizer live, it will tune your car as u drive, if u plan on tuning the car yourself this is the way to go, tuning while driving is not easy.lol
symtech can hook you up with all the products you need. i would go with there wiring harness also as there harness has a much better harness than diyautotunes. if u are looking at asps website then you are looking at symtechs products as an fyi.
if you go to aspturbo.com you can click on the engine management link and look at options, you will want ms2 daughterboard, sensors both, and 12 foot harness. the six foot is not long enough, and it is easier to cut wire than add to it...
harness
ms2 ecu unit
gm air intake temp sensor
gm coolant temp sensor
i would also recommend a program called ve anylizer live, it will tune your car as u drive, if u plan on tuning the car yourself this is the way to go, tuning while driving is not easy.lol
symtech can hook you up with all the products you need. i would go with there wiring harness also as there harness has a much better harness than diyautotunes. if u are looking at asps website then you are looking at symtechs products as an fyi.
if you go to aspturbo.com you can click on the engine management link and look at options, you will want ms2 daughterboard, sensors both, and 12 foot harness. the six foot is not long enough, and it is easier to cut wire than add to it...