Now the ECU is built, i will take a bit of time out & do a lot more reading, learning the tuning software. With a little luck i will be able to create a decent base map to at least get the engine running.
I will not be able to do any work on the Zetec engine for a couple of weeks as my workshop will be needed for other things.
Once I have the time & space, first job is to give the engine a light overhaul, make some engine mounts, test fit into the chassis & then finally fabricate the manifolds.
The kit was bought from Diyautotune in the USA.
My credit card company gave me a bit of a crap exchange rate. So the kit cost me £219 inclusive of shippng. Then customs stung me for VAT (£30.34), Parcel farce had another £13.50 handling fee.
Total cost in the end was just under £260.
I believe that a Megasquirt2 - version3. Fully assembled & bought in the UK is in the region of £350-400.
Not familiar with other ECU units available or thier prices.
My eldest had a Simtec ECU fitted in his Subaru recently. This cost over £800
