I really appreciate you taking the time to document your process. I have been planning to run a 4 cyl off a speeduino and this information is great to see! Keep up the good work!
Im VERY impressed , you did one helluva a job man , that car is gonna be a very fun car to cruise with the occaissional rip!!!….all my LS swaps got superchargers within a year of them running as well,,,,,, nothing beats a boosted modern fuel injected v-8 motor….NOTHING!!!!
@ yes me too…i own a cts-v, but id love to get an ‘80/‘81 with the thermometer on the driverside outside mirrior….coupe de’ville and put a LSA supercharged built 6.0 in it, similar to what my nova has…..soon to be a 408” stroker
@@terrycarter8929 They are not low impedance. They measure 12.5 ohms. Correct. The ECU cannot handle low impedance. I am not running the white Injectors anyways. I pulled the entire top end off a junkyard explorer. So to me they were free assets for testing purposes.
@@TheMissingxtension Yes you could use a factory ECU case if you wanted. Hollow it out and wire in the Speeduino. That’s an option. I think the v0.4 board would be better for that. I don’t see an advantage to running 2 ECUs. I’m not sure how you would sync them up. I suppose your timing degrees and offsets for the cam and crank sensors would have to be carefully planned out and measured. And you would have to wire the sensors in parallel. Or have two separate sensors for each ECU. If your interest is to run full sequential on a V8 there are other ECUs capable of that that are available. You could probably run dual O2 sensors as is. With one of the spare analog input pins and some code changes. If you have that skillset go for it and try it. My coding skills are not at that level yet.
Just a thought but could you not use the ford setup like on the explorer or how the 96-98 mustangs were done with 2 coil packs and plug wires that way you could make your wires with 90 degree elbows to the length you need and you would not have to worry about how to mount the LS setup on your valve covers or your wire problem. Not that what you are doing is not awesome cause it is very much so. Just trying to help with the spark plug issue. Thanks
@@douglasvance9444 Yes you could use Ford coils from an explorer or mustang but you need an external ignitor wired in. The Speeduino outputs a 5 volt square wave to trigger the coils. You must use coils that can accept that signal. Like a smart coil. There are individual coils available(such as LS type which are widely available and cheap). Coil on plug. And coils packs. If you can’t run a smart coil like I do, you will need an additional ignitor. There are many Bosch units available. Or I’ve seen ones from a Toyota 2JZ engine used. I didn’t research these much because they seemed expensive. Require an additional connector. And complicate the wiring. Plus. Where the stock explorer coils mounted it would have interfered with my boost supply plumbing from the intercooler.
Thank you for making such a detailed video of this process, it is super helpful for me trying to figure out some of this stuff on my 302. Question... if I needed to pass emissions could I remove a block off plate for my EGR, connect the appropriate sensors and have the Speeduino account for that on the software side? I understand the hardware side, but the software side is completely foreign to me. I'd rather not piggyback off the OEM (don't have a working ECU currently), what I'm getting at is, is their existing software available to account for misc accessories w/ the speeduino without having coding experience? I'm in Arizona, which is super strict on emissions, so if anyone has other suggestions/workarounds I'm open ears.
@@KevinWiatrekI am not aware of any Speeduino that can control an EGR valve. I am not familiar with Arizona emissions laws. I would research your state laws and see what the requirements are based on the model year of your car. I’ve seen some states that require a visual inspection. Perhaps if you have it installed. But not electrically wired up. You may be ok?
You could also always localized groups of wiring together and twos or threes well I guess twos.. that way you could stick to a certain amount of current obviously you'll have differences in voltage because of different resistances.. it's not like their signal wires.. you know what I'm saying you can group them all up like one..clip and pin proper insulation and resistance
Could I get in touch with you about this project? I'm doing a vary similar concept with my 351W. I want to pick your brain if you wouldn't mind. I'll gladly pay you for your time and contributions.
If I could pick your brain about this project, I would be ecstatic. I mentioned in your previous upload about your system. I would gladly even financially compensate you just to get some insite on getting a Ford 302-351 running on speeduino as efficiently as you have, sir.
Everything looks do-able to me except the intake manifold, aluminum welding is very difficult. Great work love you kept it under the hood. Thanks for showing the tuning software in the previous video, it's how i found your channel in the first place.
Sir you are a genius. I know a little about a little lol but you my friend have opened my eyes to a hole another level. What you are doing is right up my alley. Been wanting to do something along the lines of this but didn't even know where to start. I would love to talk with you one on one and learn some more. Keep up the amazing work sir!!!!!!!
I'm just curious as to why you made an adapter plate instead just bolting the blower to the modified intake and get more hood clearance . also I think I would have made a fabricated u turn block for the throttle body to gain more clearance . wonderful build , great job . I'm doing something similar . i have a 96 Lincoln mkv111 32 valve aluminum 4.6 and i found a m122 blower of a gt500 mustang . im using a 96 cobra lower intake with a plate on top like you did .
@@wuddywoodpecker64 because the lower intake 6 inch wide pocket I milled was too narrow to fit the bolt pattern of the supercharger. Meaning the lower intake is narrower than the supercharger is. So nothing to bolt to.
These things are great. I've had a 0.3.7 board running a Ford 5.4 since 2019. That case looks great. I made a generic aluminum case work, and it's no where near that nice.
I have a speeduino and I'm trying to get it to control my 5.8L windsor. To avoid batch control on the fuel injectors I'm trying a pseudo-sequential system alternating the injector pulse between 2 injectors to prevent needless fuel usage.
@@bpbuilds I'm excited to see what you came up with!! I'm planning on using an existing ecu connector to tap into the existing wiring harness to save wiring time and complexity.
@@jakesnider8629 this is a good idea. If I had to do this over again. That’s what I would do. And use the v0.4 board. But I do like that the V0.3 is so flexible and universal.
327 gear to 390 ???? On a supercharged v8 !! Smh not sure what thats about if N/a build makes complete since but supercharged 3:55 would be as high as highest to go on forced inducted v8 otherwise would run threw gears to quickly and not get any power produced into use or to the ground but rather tire shredder but you can pull a house with amount of torque between supercharger and 390 gears, my has p71 and its constantly upshifting during city driving and a 373 im thinkin would be good for city and highway as 411 probably wouldn't be good highway but cool build
I also have not seen this done with a proper explanation. So far you’re doing a great job and this will definitely be appreciated by the community if you are successful and can achieve a decent running V8! Keep it up please! Cheers
Attention to detail. Looks fantastic. The great thing about micro controllers/ arduinos is the endless projects you can do. You could take this farther by using feedback coils and LEDs to show if the plugs are firing, a lcd screen on top of the case that displays engine data. You could get crazy. But it’s nice the way it is. Liked, commented and subscribed.
Just found this and I'll be following. I got an '86 5.0 HO with the old factory SD computer. Moates quarter horse stuff is no longer available and there's no ability to tune the fuel, spark, etc. If only the speeduino community figured out how to handle the Ford TFI distributor ignition, like the mega squirt products. I'll wait and see if you're going with EDIS-8 or smart coils.
If this doesn't work out for you, there's a version of the megasquirt called the "PNP" and they make a specific model that replaces the factory ECU in 94/95 mustangs and plugs directly into the factory EEC-IV harness. It's close to $900, but it would make life a lot easier for you. Either way, I'm excited to see what you come up with. I've got a carbureted 85 mustang that I might be willing to try a speeduino on if you're successful. Keep making videos, I'm subscribed!
@@daileydriven already have it running on a 302. Finalizing installation now. $900 is too expensive lol. I do not want to run a distributor or MAF. I did not want to use the factory hardware. It is definitely an option and would definitely be less work though. Thanks for feedback :)
@@bpbuilds I'm curious how much you'll have invested in the speeduino after everything is said and done. I'd like to use one to control a 4.6 in my fox body.
I know early 4.6s have two coils but how about running a later 4.6 that is coil on plug or even a 4v? This would be a great cost effective solution for two projects i have which is a mgb 4.6 2v t45 and a 59 ford station wagon with a 4.6 4v from an aviator?
@@trailerparkgarage6574 those coils are not compatible with this type of computer ignition system. They are “dumb” coils. And require an external ignitor. This will be covered later
I''ve run the 2V and 4V Ford coil on plug coils with a pair of bosch 0227 100 211. I think there was some good megasquirt documentation that I followed.
@@bpbuilds Yes. I commented to give a specific example of an external igniter that has been proven to work reliably with the coils he is hoping to use. Your response to him was accurate but gave him almost no direction.
Nice! I’m getting close to finish cnc machine and supercharging my crown Vic. Do you think a setup like this would make tuning the Vic easier? I don’t have any regulations on obd2 port inspections and I have a 3d printer so I think this could be fun.
@@ConnorHuet yes it would be much easier. The intro clip in this video is a grand marquis engine running. Which is identical to a crown Vic. But I’m manual swapped. If you are keeping the automatic, you’d need a transmission controller of some kind
I initially ran a speeduino on a 98 F150 for fuel and spark control only. I split critical sensors between the speeduino and factory PCM and connected the injectors and coils to the speeduino. This left the factory PCM controlling the transmission, IAC valve, EGR valve, etc. I have upgraded my transmission control since but that setup worked quite well.
I've done everything you show in the video but my analog input 8 coming from my wide band is only reading the volts and not converting it to a/f reading? can you help?
@@sambaaam7268 your Live Link data logs read 0-5v? Search on this channel for a video regarding the equations needed. Make sure yours are set properly.
That was A LOT of hassle for the EGR valve. Why not just remove it? Ohm the IAT if you're T'ing off the sensor, make sure it's not compounding. I'd suggest methanol injection but I think that goes without saying. What rear gear are you running? Intake design really doesn't matter when you're shoving air in! (Especially a PD blower!
@@commonsenseisdeadin2024 I must pass emissions testing. I can’t delete it. All your concerns will be addressed in future videos. The axle is 3.90 with trac lock carrier Yes I have a water Meth system. Check out other videos on the channel What do you mean by ohm? Ohm is the units of resistance. Be precise. I demonstrated ohm measurements clearly and accurately
Nice job ! What size pulley you have on now? 4 inch?? What kind of Boost you are looking for, 8-10 ?? And, one more thing: You need headers, absolutely, those old exhaust manifold s are ristricting, a lot!!! And, I have same programmer , Tuner, SCT, are you planning to tune it with that ?? Thanks =), Greetings from hot South Florida, 98 F today;o)
@@Eeropolvasti yes headers would be ideal. But i didn’t want to risk snapping exhaust bolts off in the head. And fighting with that. My goal was 5 PSI. I am getting 7. Watch the video series. All pulley sizes are covered. Yes I tuned it myself using SCT software and X4
Awesome video and project. I got my 5 speed swap all sorted. No engine lights, no high speed fan. It comes on when you use the air like it should. Looking forward to the tune video.
Awesome! I will be expanding my cnc machine to be able to make similar plates and I should be attempting this soon. Cant wait to see more. Have you ever considered running a hose from the air intake to the interior for more blower noise? Could be cool but I don’t know if it works with this setup.
