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Discuss topics related to the CA18DE and CA18DET series engines.
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r34 gtr
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Just wondering how everyone's setup is doing. As for me I just (like 2min ago) got done making a ridiculous 15:1 map for the drive home. Just watch, I'm gonna be getting such good gas mileage you are all going to cry. I love being able to just whip up a new map to suit my mood or driving conditions. Going to go do donuts? Just load the 10.7:1 at rev limit map and go hog wild. Going for a spirited drive? Use the 12:1 map. Or for the drive home this weekend, I'll use the 15:1 map for 30mpg. Once I got the hang of megatune, it was a piece of cake. I was kind of intimidated by it until one day I had enough and sat down and had my way with it...intimately.

So whats the state of yours? Running like a top I hope? If not, whats the problem? Have you even gotten it running yet? How many of you are there in here? We have to have at least four. T_C_O I know yours is running great, because it always is. Any new maps?


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The_Chosen_One
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Thats right ***** Im too lazy to make new maps. Why the hell you making several maps? Just make 1 map and it tune it.

You know can tune the map so that during cruising you get amazing gas and full on power when you stomp on it. No need to use different maps.

Hey bish wheres my money and valve covers? Dont tell me I wasted $20 on some cheesy sprinkle clear.

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r34 gtr
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Ive just had fun doing it. No real reason, I just keep messing around with the maps. My 15:1 map should still be around 12:1 at WOT, with a little more timing. We'll see how it goes, but it should be the only map I ever need. Its still a bit flat up top though. Ive got it running a bit leaner up there and Ive added about 5 more degrees of timing across the board so as long as it doesnt grenade on me tomorrow when I load it and take it for a spin, all will be well and right with the world. 7psi sucks my balls.

Ive had to use my car every day and I havnt had time to send them out. Im going home this weekend and after that I should be able to send them out. I'll have an extra car so it shouldnt be a problem. My valve covers will be super bass boat black damnit!!

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so how much did ur set up cost u r34 gtr?

cuz im planning on going megasquirt coon aswell...once i get all my upgrades in a bundle

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r34 gtr
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Probably about $400 all said and done.

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r34 gtr wrote:Probably about $400 all said and done.
What all did you have to purchase to get things going?

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The_Chosen_One wrote:Thats right ***** Im too lazy

Hey bish wheres my money and valve covers? Dont tell me I wasted $20 on some cheesy sprinkle clear.
ahem....

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Im waiting on the samples. The company I opened a account with is sending me free samples for the pink.

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r34 gtr
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MSII kit, mapdaddy 4 bar map sensor (not necessary unless you plan on >21lbs boost), bada$s 12' wiring harness, EDIS stuff, plug wires, 3 m7x50 bolts (that came in an f'in 50 pack), usb to db9 serial cable.

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Hey r34 wanna send me some maps, Im very intimidated by megatune

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ri120
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yah coudl you send me some pics and what not to. im very interested in doing this. where did u get everything from. thansk ryan

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r34 gtr
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Read the megasquirt writeup. Click the FAQ/Writeup link and scroll down.

Yeah, I can send you a slightly better map than I did last time if you want.

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roplusbee
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Coolness. Guess I am going to read up on the MSII setup. Thanks for the good info........

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yea if you could i would appreciate that... Mine is somewhat driveable right now but still runs rich, I havent messed with the accel/afterstart enrichments though


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