Just thought I'd introduce myself.
My name's Mark and I'm from the Fylde Coast in the UK. I'm doing a rather unusual engine swap and am hoping to be the first to do it. It's the 4.0L supercharged V8 from a 1998 Jaguar XJR and it's going into a Volvo 245.
Most people are ignoring the Jaguar engines since they are extremely difficult to get running in an engine swap. The automatic transmission is not only electronically controlled but also does a self-test with the ABS and traction control before allowing the engine to start. This makes it very difficult to get working in an engine swap since there is no manual gearbox that is a straight forward bolt-on to the engine.
Or is there? I have found out that there is one gearbox that fits, and it's from another Jaguar. It will require a custom flywheel but that is easily and relatively inexpensively done.
Needless to say, with the gearbox problem sorted the factory engine management ecu now has to be ditched, and that is where rusEfi hopefully comes in. I can do all the mechanical stuff but I am a novice when it comes to electronics and standalone EMS.
I require 8 ignition outputs as the engine is COP. I also require 8 injection outputs and fully sequential injection. I need a system that can use a MAP sensor since that will allow me to ditch the MAF. I think that's about it.
Have I come to the right place?
Newbie from North West England
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Newbie from North West England
Double post, sorry.
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Re: Newbie from North West England
Yes Welcome to the forum!V8Volvo245 wrote:I require 8 ignition outputs as the engine is COP. I also require 8 injection outputs and fully sequential injection. I need a system that can use a MAP sensor since that will allow me to ditch the MAF. I think that's about it.
Have I come to the right place?
I should have assembled boards back in stock in about 1 or two months, at the moment only a DIY kit is available.
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Re: Newbie from North West England
Brilliant! I am in no hurry, though. just good to know the ECU can do what I want. Thank you.
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Re: Newbie from North West England
Welcome along and pleasure to meet you.
Have you found the wiki yet? Just in case you have not, here's a link.
https://rusefi.com/wiki/index.php?title=Manual:Hardware_Frankenso_board
Have you found the wiki yet? Just in case you have not, here's a link.
https://rusefi.com/wiki/index.php?title=Manual:Hardware_Frankenso_board
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