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Ultimate Tuning Potential – BMW E36 MS3Pro Plug and Play Solutions
It is a rare thing to find a car that does EVERYTHING well! Dodging cones at your local autocross, clipping the perfect apex on a road course, or obliterating tires while drifting. The BMW E36 is a testament to automotive ingenuity, offering the perfect blend of balance, driver engagement, and timeless appeal. Its 50/50 weight…
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MegaSquirt Troubleshooting 101
Today’s “Technical Tuesday” article is brought to us by one of our own in-house QA techs Carl Eichel. Through his experience as part of the technical support team at DIYAutoTune.com, he is going to walk us through troubleshooting a “crank no start” condition with your MegaSquirt install. Whether this is your first time, or a…
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Electric Cooling Fan Control: Defeating the Arch-Enemy of Your Engine
Heat, the silent adversary that can compromise even the most meticulously crafted racecar project. It’s a force that can undermine performance, compromise engine longevity, and turn the thrill of the track into a nightmare. But fear not, for in the battle against overheating, a powerful ally emerges: electric cooling fans, seamlessly integrated with cutting-edge engine management systems like the MegaSquirt line of ECUs and MSPNPs.
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Boosted on a Budget! MicroSquirt Equipped Turbo VR6 Golf
In this week’s Project Spotlight Brandon Weber’s latest masterpiece takes center stage – a 1995 Volkswagen Golf GL, armed with MicroSquirt engine management, and ready to unleash its raw power on the track. Join us as we delve into the story behind this project, from the initial inspiration to the thrilling turbo setup that propels this VW Golf to new heights.
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TunerStudio MS is POWERFUL tuning software for the MS3Pro, MSPNP, MicroSquirt and Legacy MegaSquirt ECUs!
TunerStudio and is comprehensive engine tuning software that allows users to modify and optimize the performance of MS3Pro and MSPNP Engine Management Systems as well as the MicroSquirt EMS (and our old school kit-style MegaSquirt systems as well) All of our standalone Engine Management Systems allow users to fully control the engine and ignition of…
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The EFI Tuners Guide Chapter 5A -The EFI Fuel System: Overview
An overview of the EFI Fuel System and it’s major components, discussing fuel tanks and cells, fuel pumps, filters, regulators, etc. A high level of how to design a complete fuel system for a vehicle with Electronic Fuel Injection/EFI.
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Fuel Rail Pressure Fluctuations and what to do about it
EFI Expert and Author Greg Banish offers up a guest blog post offering insights on Fuel Rail Pressure Fluctuations, how they can impact the fueling of your EFI System, and what you can do to minimize any negative impact they could have!
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Tina Pierce has a new ride! 1966 Chevy Nova
The Fastest Woman in Oklahoma! If you’re a fan of big engines, fast cars, and straight up drag racing then you have probably heard of Tina Pierce. Tina has had a need for speed since the age of 8 but her family wasn’t necessarily a racing family. She would blast down the streets on a…
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Introducing the AMP’d MicroSquirt
MicroSquirt has long been the go to choice for a low cost, super capable standalone ECU. Our original intention for MicroSquirt was powersports, ATVs, and motorcycles — small engines — but shortly after launch, our customers installed it in everything from golf carts to turbo V8 race cars. Having to have the board modified to…
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Using an MS3Pro EVO harness on an original MS3Pro
The MS3Pro EVO harness is very similar to the original MS3Pro harness – the major differences are that we have repurposed the USB and serial wires for extra analog and VR inputs, and since the MS3Pro EVO has an internal MAP sensor, the MAP wire has been renamed Analog In 6. All other pins besides…
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