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by capri_turbo
Thu Jul 27, 2006 4:47 pm
Forum: Powered by Megajolt Gallery
Topic: Capri 2.1 Pinto Running
Replies: 4
Views: 8075

Capri 2.1 Pinto Running (updated pictures)

Well... I finally got it fitted and running today. Was a lot easier than I thought it would be too. I have 1 problem though which is quite major... the contact between the EDIS4 and it's multiplug is very poor and the car keeps cutting out and won't restart as a result. Breaking the connection and r...
by capri_turbo
Tue May 16, 2006 7:40 am
Forum: Q&A
Topic: MAP sensors
Replies: 9
Views: 5059

So this info may be of some use afterall

I'll do some photographs of the unit, but unfortunately it is now dimantled, but I can easily reassemble it (sort of) to explain how to get the unit out intact. I'll get onto it this week. the idea of being able to configure the map sensor in the firmware sounds good. If only we had a good supplier ...
by capri_turbo
Mon May 15, 2006 7:00 pm
Forum: Q&A
Topic: MAP sensors
Replies: 9
Views: 5059

It won't work properly unless as you say

the tables in the firmware are altered. I don't actually need to use it anyway, as I have the MPX4250AP fitted already to my MJLJ, I was merely trying it out to see if there was a cheap way of obtaining this part for future reference. As I got the part for nothing, I havn't lost anything, but have g...
by capri_turbo
Mon May 15, 2006 1:02 pm
Forum: Q&A
Topic: MAP sensors
Replies: 9
Views: 5059

Bad news I'm afraid...

The sensor used withing the Ford Map sensor (from a normally aspirated Fiesta XR2) is "MPX4101A" and from looking at the data sheet, it won't be suitable...

It was worth a try though.
by capri_turbo
Sat May 13, 2006 8:40 am
Forum: Q&A
Topic: MAP sensors
Replies: 9
Views: 5059

Brent, here's what I have found so far

When I got all my EDIS stuff from the local breakers yard, I got it all from a 1990 Fiesta XR2. I just grabbed the whole lot, which included the factory fitted MAP sensor. I decided to open up this map sensor, and inside there is a PCNB fitted with a PIC and a similar map sensor chip. The only probl...
by capri_turbo
Fri May 12, 2006 3:53 pm
Forum: Q&A
Topic: MAP sensors
Replies: 9
Views: 5059

MAP sensors

I may be onto something that may save us UK peeps a bit of money... it involves a small amount of effort, but if I am correct, you may well be able to get a map sensor chip for circa £3 sterling... ok... it won't be new at that price, but it may be an option for those struggling to get / afford the...
by capri_turbo
Tue May 09, 2006 3:10 pm
Forum: Operation
Topic: Tacho output... will it run 2 tachos
Replies: 4
Views: 4729

I designed and built it

and it will run off the contact breakers etc. I'll have to see how small a signal it will actually work from. As you say... i'll just have to try it... Shouldn't be too difficult to build a small amplifier module to up the power from the tacho output though.

Cheers for the quick replies.
by capri_turbo
Mon May 08, 2006 3:37 pm
Forum: Operation
Topic: Soft Rev limiter
Replies: 12
Views: 9973

ahhh. I understand now

So I could use this function with a rely to cut the power to coil pack as a "hard" rev limit...

My learning curve is quite steep at the moment.
by capri_turbo
Mon May 08, 2006 2:47 pm
Forum: Operation
Topic: Soft Rev limiter
Replies: 12
Views: 9973

Is there not a function in the tuning software

Is there not a function in the tuning software to alter this? I havn't got up and running yet and I'm still learning myself, but in the tuning software I have, it has a rev limit setting under the "programmable outputs" tab. I'm currently fitting MJLJ V3 to my Capri (2.1 pinto). What map a...
by capri_turbo
Mon May 08, 2006 1:17 pm
Forum: Operation
Topic: Tacho output... will it run 2 tachos
Replies: 4
Views: 4729

Tacho output... will it run 2 tachos

Do you think the tacho output on the V3 board will be up to triggering 2 tachometers? In the Capri I have the O.E tacho and one I designed and made at home. <img src="http://www.ford-capri.fsnet.co.uk/whiterose/images/rev_counter.jpg" /> I have tested this digital one at work and it'll sti...
by capri_turbo
Fri May 05, 2006 12:27 pm
Forum: Installation
Topic: Serial Cable
Replies: 5
Views: 5207

I made my own

I made my own by buying 2 suitable D types and then just used some old telephone extension 4 core cable... wired the 3 pins needed direct pin to pin and it just works...
by capri_turbo
Tue May 02, 2006 6:09 pm
Forum: Installation
Topic: Capri installation (2.1 Pinto engine) W.I.P
Replies: 7
Views: 6585

triangular brace

Yes Brent, i will probably be doing something like that eventually. As the bracket is ally, I'll have to either bolt something across it or have it tig welded... we do tig at work, but ours is for stainless and isn't AC... I think there is a local guy who has an AC tig machine... EDIT: made up a tri...
by capri_turbo
Tue May 02, 2006 12:44 pm
Forum: Installation
Topic: Capri installation (2.1 Pinto engine) W.I.P
Replies: 7
Views: 6585

The MK2 facelift

The MK2 facelift Capri, commonly referred to as the MK3 Capri wasn't exported to the US... it was just a Europe model. The body is the same as the 74 to 78 Capri that you would have got over there and will take a 302... a mate of mine is doing a 302 conversion on his Capri at the moment. My other on...
by capri_turbo
Tue May 02, 2006 11:58 am
Forum: Installation
Topic: Capri installation (2.1 Pinto engine) W.I.P
Replies: 7
Views: 6585

Timescale

Looking at later in theyear I think... I'm going to use your idea with the cut down distributer casing too as I want to retain the layout of the plug leads. I have a lot of fettling to do yet, but I'm hoping to have the whole lot up and running during the summer. I'm busy rebuilding my 2.8i Turbo Ca...
by capri_turbo
Tue May 02, 2006 10:20 am
Forum: Installation
Topic: Capri installation (2.1 Pinto engine) W.I.P
Replies: 7
Views: 6585

Capri installation (2.1 Pinto engine) W.I.P

My MJLJ controller is built and seems to be working fine... managed to upload a map to it using 4600's tuner software and it is reading 102kPa on the bench... Now onto the mechanical bit. I've got the bracketing sorted to mount the VR sensor, and it is fully adjustable to get the timing spot on. Tha...