My first post on this forum although i have been looking.
Building a 7 kit and recently purchased a Pinto 2.1, injection head, 285 cam and bike carbs, came with Megajolt with MAP and dyno chart saying 128bhp. Now i want to start looking at further tuning but i no nothing about what i have in the Megajolt. So, how do i connect the Laptop to the Megajolt and what software do i need on the laptop.
a)to look at what the Megajolt has at the moment
b)to tune/modify etc.
My knowledge at this time is so basic that i may need diagrams just to connect the leads however once i can connect and the software is on the PC I have a friend that should be able to help.
please start slowly, i will catch up.
Basic conection to computer
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capri_turbo
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I run a similar spec engine
I run a similar spec engine in my Capri and will be going Megajolt later in the year... does yours run with a Throttle Position Sensor or MAP sensor?
I'm currently running a stage 3 head with a 285 cam and a 38DGAS with a standard distributor and I'm getting 160BHP (flywheel) Hoping that the Magajolt will improve the low end and mid range.
What ignition map are you running as I can't find a Pinto one with MAP sensor anywhere... they all seem to be TPS ones... If I could have a copy of your ignition map it would be a great starter for me as our engines are very similar.
Unfortunately I can't really help with the software side of things as I havn't got into it yet myself.
Cheers
COl
I'm currently running a stage 3 head with a 285 cam and a 38DGAS with a standard distributor and I'm getting 160BHP (flywheel) Hoping that the Magajolt will improve the low end and mid range.
What ignition map are you running as I can't find a Pinto one with MAP sensor anywhere... they all seem to be TPS ones... If I could have a copy of your ignition map it would be a great starter for me as our engines are very similar.
Unfortunately I can't really help with the software side of things as I havn't got into it yet myself.
Cheers
COl
You need a PC - preferable a
You need a PC - preferable a laptop so you can take it to the car.
For a (relatively) trouble free time, it would be best to have:
- a real 9 pin serial port on the laptop
- Windows XP
- a 'straight-through' ( ie pin1-pin1, pin2-pin2 etc) 9 pin to 9 pin D-type cable from the laptop to the MJLJ
Do EXACTLY what it says http://picasso.org/mjlj/?q=node/6. You can't miss anything out, or do anything extra. The only change you are allowed is that the java version (j2re1.4.2_04 on that web page) might be different. A later version will be fine, but I wouldn't try with an earlier version.
Download the MJLJ Configurator, as described, make sure the MJLJ is powered up (can use a 9v PP3 battery if its not in the car), run the Configurator and look/change the map as required. Use the Run Time menu item to see what the MJLJ is doing whan it's running the engine.
Report back your success!
For a (relatively) trouble free time, it would be best to have:
- a real 9 pin serial port on the laptop
- Windows XP
- a 'straight-through' ( ie pin1-pin1, pin2-pin2 etc) 9 pin to 9 pin D-type cable from the laptop to the MJLJ
Do EXACTLY what it says http://picasso.org/mjlj/?q=node/6. You can't miss anything out, or do anything extra. The only change you are allowed is that the java version (j2re1.4.2_04 on that web page) might be different. A later version will be fine, but I wouldn't try with an earlier version.
Download the MJLJ Configurator, as described, make sure the MJLJ is powered up (can use a 9v PP3 battery if its not in the car), run the Configurator and look/change the map as required. Use the Run Time menu item to see what the MJLJ is doing whan it's running the engine.
Report back your success!
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snapperpaul
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Connection
just what i needed will follow the instuctions and report back.
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snapperpaul
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Connection
just what i needed will follow the instuctions and report back.
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snapperpaul
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MAP map
MartinM's post will allow me to connect up to the Megajolt as it is not in the car yet, the engine was too good a deal to miss but wont be fully instaled for a couple of months yet.
Yes i run MAP and a 285 in an injection head on a 2.1 with a thinner gasket giving about 1:9.7 compression, Oh and quad GSXR carbs this is giving 128bhp and 135 ft/lbs so plenty of room for improvement. I am suprised you get 160 on a DGAS and a 285 but you must have a good head.
If you can give me your email when i decipher the Megajolt i will send you the map.
Yes i run MAP and a 285 in an injection head on a 2.1 with a thinner gasket giving about 1:9.7 compression, Oh and quad GSXR carbs this is giving 128bhp and 135 ft/lbs so plenty of room for improvement. I am suprised you get 160 on a DGAS and a 285 but you must have a good head.
If you can give me your email when i decipher the Megajolt i will send you the map.