'Mega-Squirting' a late-model Hemi???
Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 6:08 am
I've read a lot recently about the problems and mostly the cost of the various factory and aftermarket computers and wiring harness needed for adapting the late-model Hemi to older cars. As kind of a long-term 'dream project', I'm looking into the possiblity of swapping a 5.7 or 6.1 into an '79 Mecedes 240D chassis. I still don't know if the swap is even feasable but if I eventually do it, I definitely want/need to use EFI, rather than one of the carb conversions that are available for these engines. I'm wondering if one of the 'DIY' Mega-Squirt controllers would be a viable, and economical alternative to the available factory and aftermarket controllers? Has anyone here successfuly used a Mega-Squirt on a late-model Hemi? I have a bit of experience with the Mega-Squirt as I built one - (and also helped engineer and build the rest of the homebrew EFI system too) for a buddy's 2.3L turbo Pinto engine project a few years ago, and it ended up working really well (441 rwhp & 490 ft./lbs
of torque at 5500 rpm and 24 lbs. of boost!). I'm thinking that not using a
turbo and using most or all of the existing factory EFI system, that
compared to the Pinto project at least, adapting the Mega-Squirt
contoller would be a relative breeze and a whole lot cheaper that the commercillay avallable contollers and harnesses out there. What do
people think? I'd particularly like to hear from anyone who's actually
used a Mega-Squirt on a late-model Hemi. Inquiring minds here *need*
to know the details!
mart
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of torque at 5500 rpm and 24 lbs. of boost!). I'm thinking that not using a
turbo and using most or all of the existing factory EFI system, that
compared to the Pinto project at least, adapting the Mega-Squirt
contoller would be a relative breeze and a whole lot cheaper that the commercillay avallable contollers and harnesses out there. What do
people think? I'd particularly like to hear from anyone who's actually
used a Mega-Squirt on a late-model Hemi. Inquiring minds here *need*
to know the details!
mart
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