This is one of those 'random thought' questions but with the knowledge on this forum it would be interesting to see just what choices are out there, and maybe this thread can serve others in a similar boat.
ATM I am planning on getting my S1 Escort RS Turbo to stock inside and also change the unfriendly Helix 4 paddle to a hybrid setup (basically, I'll be changing the clutch cover). After this I am debating about removing the KE-Jetronic and going to a standalone injection system. ATM the KE is not bad and it has been working well for the year I have owned the car but the fuel consumption could be better (between 20 and 30MPG), and it would be nice to have knock detection etc. on the engine for those iffy moments, in addition to possibly more drivability and maybe even less lag but that could be down to wastegate or boost plumbing issues (my 944 used to lag alot less when it was in 'the zone' and that was also an 8V engine ; that did however have a device present which 'tricked' the wastegate into seeing lower pressures so as to reduce the lag by staying close for longer and not 'creeping' open (something like this: www.lindseyracing.com/LR/Parts/951BOOSTENHANCER.html).
I say drivability but it does seem to be great since I changed a few things on the engine. It has torque off boost, and it's not even a horrific starter in the mornings. However, the fuelling does go up 1 AFR towards lean (from 11 to 12) at the upper rev range, which has been cited as a fuelling limitation issue.
The spec of the engine is as follows: 1.8 ZVH with Stage 3 head, Piper camshaft, Stage 2 T3 Turbo @ 18PSi, Bleed valve (I think this is an NMS jobby) and MF-II 5th Injector setup, Pace chargecooler setup with a Mongoose exhaust system. It is making 225BHP.
It would also be nice to have output on the ECU for controlling:
-Chargecooler pump (do they only come in at certain temps on modern cars?)
-Cooling Fan
-Boost Control
ATM I see a couple of ECU choices out there including:
-Megasquirt MS3
-Omex700600
-Emerald K3/6
-Cosworth derivatives
Installing the ECU IMO should not present "much" of an issue. I used to install sequential LPG systems years ago and generally to a decent standard. I am sure there would be alot to learn but I reckon that I would enjoy the challenge.
After totting things up it seems the costs are well over £1.4k whichever setup I go with, albeit with the parts all being new. Suddenly the Cosworth route looks appealing but dealing with old ECUs and other peoples bodges is never fun.
My question is what other choices have I missed out and could less fancy ECUs do what I want? I guess the simple option would be to tone things down a little but where is the fun in that?
ATM I am planning on getting my S1 Escort RS Turbo to stock inside and also change the unfriendly Helix 4 paddle to a hybrid setup (basically, I'll be changing the clutch cover). After this I am debating about removing the KE-Jetronic and going to a standalone injection system. ATM the KE is not bad and it has been working well for the year I have owned the car but the fuel consumption could be better (between 20 and 30MPG), and it would be nice to have knock detection etc. on the engine for those iffy moments, in addition to possibly more drivability and maybe even less lag but that could be down to wastegate or boost plumbing issues (my 944 used to lag alot less when it was in 'the zone' and that was also an 8V engine ; that did however have a device present which 'tricked' the wastegate into seeing lower pressures so as to reduce the lag by staying close for longer and not 'creeping' open (something like this: www.lindseyracing.com/LR/Parts/951BOOSTENHANCER.html).
I say drivability but it does seem to be great since I changed a few things on the engine. It has torque off boost, and it's not even a horrific starter in the mornings. However, the fuelling does go up 1 AFR towards lean (from 11 to 12) at the upper rev range, which has been cited as a fuelling limitation issue.
The spec of the engine is as follows: 1.8 ZVH with Stage 3 head, Piper camshaft, Stage 2 T3 Turbo @ 18PSi, Bleed valve (I think this is an NMS jobby) and MF-II 5th Injector setup, Pace chargecooler setup with a Mongoose exhaust system. It is making 225BHP.
It would also be nice to have output on the ECU for controlling:
-Chargecooler pump (do they only come in at certain temps on modern cars?)
-Cooling Fan
-Boost Control
ATM I see a couple of ECU choices out there including:
-Megasquirt MS3
-Omex
-Emerald K3/6
-Cosworth derivatives
Installing the ECU IMO should not present "much" of an issue. I used to install sequential LPG systems years ago and generally to a decent standard. I am sure there would be alot to learn but I reckon that I would enjoy the challenge.
After totting things up it seems the costs are well over £1.4k whichever setup I go with, albeit with the parts all being new. Suddenly the Cosworth route looks appealing but dealing with old ECUs and other peoples bodges is never fun.
My question is what other choices have I missed out and could less fancy ECUs do what I want? I guess the simple option would be to tone things down a little but where is the fun in that?
. It's what NMS also suggested for the car as well.
