x-faktory: 74 Wide-body Project, 3.6 with PMO ITBs, Dual EDIS & M'squirt

[al lkosmal]

This is the latest project in the shop. Very cool Widebody 74, owned by my friend Brooke (Brooke has a separate thread covering the suspension, etc.) Brooke has done a fantastic job on the suspension. cooling etc. and now the 74 is in my shop for a little more Moto-vation. Stock 2.7 is out, to be replaced by a 3.6 w/PMO ITBs, Dual EDIS ignition, M'squirt, B&B headers, Dansk sport muffler........Trying out some new coils from DIYAutotune as they accept standard Clewett plug connectors vs. the EDIS specific connectors. We'll soon see how they work.
Here's a few pix of the progress, to date.





Started wiring it up today....should have the engine installed and maybe the wiring completed by end of day, Monday.

[RSBob]

Al, Looking forward to watching the magic happen on Brooke’s fat boy.

[Elombard]

Why Mega Squirt instead of Rasant?

[al lkosmal]

Originally Posted by Elombard

Why Mega Squirt instead of Rasant?

I am using the MS2, 3.57. I get these pre-assembled and tested from DIYAutotune and they are awesome ECUs. I've installed many of these, they have have tons of capability/features and DIY provides decent tech support.

I've had very good results with both Megasquirt and the AEM/Infinity (the ECU included with the Rasant kit) I always discuss the system requirements with my clients and based on the project goals....shoot for the best price/performance choice.

regards,
al

[adam912]

Al, do you know where those headers and heater boxes come from?
Looking to do similar style for my 2.2L Type 4 motor.

[al lkosmal]

Originally Posted by adam912

Al, do you know where those headers and heater boxes come from?
Looking to do similar style for my 2.2L Type 4 motor.

adam....Billy Boat's headers

[Hi_Fi_Guy]

That set-up looks amazing! Can't even imagine what an engine like that in my '71 T Targa would be like....

[RSBob]

Originally Posted by Hi_Fi_Guy

That set-up looks amazing! Can't even imagine what an engine like that in my '71 T Targa would be like....

I bet it starts with an F and ends with a T.

[al lkosmal]

Originally Posted by Hi_Fi_Guy

That set-up looks amazing! Can't even imagine what an engine like that in my '71 T Targa would be like....

Recently completed an install of this same 3.6 EFI setup w/AEM Infinity ECU (Rasant) in a 73 Targa........it is very fast......

note: When you are planning for a significant increase in power, you need to also consider your suspension, tires and brakes as part of the overall system upgrade.

[al lkosmal]

Originally Posted by RSBob

I bet it starts with an F and ends with a T.

I hope it's not the first one........

Four letter words starting with F and ending in T

fart fast faut feat feet felt fent fest
fett fiat fist fitt fixt flat flit font
foot fort frat fret frit fust


regards,
al

[flat6pilot]

Originally Posted by al lkosmal

I hope it's not the first one........

Four letter words starting with F and ending in T

fart fast faut feat feet felt fent fest
fett fiat fist fitt fixt flat flit font
foot fort frat fret frit fust


regards,
al

F#%kin great!

[rswannabe]

Originally Posted by al lkosmal

note: When you are planning for a significant increase in power, you need to also consider your suspension, tires and brakes as part of the overall system upgrade.

I am in complete agreement with Al on this. I went and upgraded all the systems on this car in advance of installing the bigger motor. Suspension consists of 22 and 28 t bars with custom valved Bilstein struts with raised and decambered spindles, RSR adjustable sway bars front and rear, and all new rubber bushings all around. Brakes are 993 calipers over 930 rotors all around with 23mm MC and new SS flex lines. Oil cooling is upgraded with new thermostat, hard lines, front fender cooler with fan and center cooler behind the valance. Fuel system got all new lines (including hard lines through the tunnel), Bosch 044 pump, and filter and pressure regulator. Transmission got upgraded to an ‘84 Euro 915 with external cooler and lsd. The car should be ready to romp with the new motor in place.

[rswannabe]

Originally Posted by Elombard

Why Mega Squirt instead of Rasant?

As Al said, he has had good experience with mega squirt on similar builds, so I did not have concerns with going that route. I decided to go this way partially for the experience. I have other cars running Motec and AEM, so I wanted this one to run MS for comparison purposes.

[al lkosmal]

When i took Brooke's 74 out for a pre-3.6 install run, I was very impressed with the suspension. So much so, that I will duplicate it on my 69 project.

regards,
al

[jpnovak]

Originally Posted by Elombard

Why Mega Squirt instead of Rasant?

I just wanted to make a comment here on this subject. Like Al I install a number of EFI systems for others. I also get support request by email and PMs for self-install EFI systems.

The Megasquirt systems has nearly all the functions of AEM, Motec and other more expensive ECUs. What it comes down to is... You really don't use some of these functions in an old 911 install. So why pay for them?

I like the MS systems and usually have the same cost to benefit discussion with my customers.

Al. Keep on making it happen.

[al lkosmal]

First fire for Brooke's 74 w/3.6 today. Let the tuning begin!!!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgIEKgCdte4&feature=youtu.be

[al lkosmal]

I've spent quite a bit of time on the installation and tuning of Brooke's 3.6 (EFI/ITB's, M'squirt, Dual EDIS) into widebody 74 project.....but it is a done deal.....running fast and strong....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iis42KZIJGU

regards,
al

[rwest]

Beautiful and sounds great.

[al lkosmal]

Thank RW.....I love it when they fire up and sound like that!!!

regards,
al

[pampadori]

You just keep pumping them out man. nice work Al!