Matt's T2 FB build (pic heavy)
#77
Mazdamike: thanks!
Dhark00: thanks man, what ms do you have?
ill try to explain it the best i can. basically how i start wiring is first find the wiring diagrams than your ecu manufacturer made. im going to be using the ms3 with the ms3x daughter board so my wiring diagrams are these:
Main Plug
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MS3x Plug
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heres a good link that explains megasquirt wiring, most standalones are very similar wiring wise.
then you have to figure out what sensors you are going to use and how to wire them. when using stock mazda sensors you can find all the wiring pinouts in the mazda wiring diagrams.
the stock sensors im using are:
CAS
FD TPS
T2 knock sensor (hopefully, i haven't looked to see if it will work with the ms3 yet)
FD IAC
aftermarket sensors:
GM 3bar map sensor
GM closed element coolant temp sensor
GM open element air temp sensor
after you figure out all your pinouts cut off all the connectors that you will need plug them into the engine and start running wires. if you have any other questions feel free to post in this thread.
Dhark00: thanks man, what ms do you have?
nice, this is pretty much what i'd like to do to my GSL-SE as well. thing that scares me is the wiring. do you mind discussing the wiring a bit? all i've read is that it's easier going w/ a standalone (versus stock ECU) but what exactly needs to be done? I can remove, install engine, etc but when it comes to wiring, i'm a total newb. tia.
edit: sorry, you can PM me so I don't thread jack. thx
edit: sorry, you can PM me so I don't thread jack. thx
Main Plug
![](http://www.msextra.com/doc/ms3/General_Pix/v3-wiring.png)
MS3x Plug
![](http://www.msextra.com/doc/ms3/General_Pix/ms3x-wiring.png)
heres a good link that explains megasquirt wiring, most standalones are very similar wiring wise.
then you have to figure out what sensors you are going to use and how to wire them. when using stock mazda sensors you can find all the wiring pinouts in the mazda wiring diagrams.
the stock sensors im using are:
CAS
FD TPS
T2 knock sensor (hopefully, i haven't looked to see if it will work with the ms3 yet)
FD IAC
aftermarket sensors:
GM 3bar map sensor
GM closed element coolant temp sensor
GM open element air temp sensor
after you figure out all your pinouts cut off all the connectors that you will need plug them into the engine and start running wires. if you have any other questions feel free to post in this thread.
#79
Finally an update........
I got a T2 tranny a few weeks ago from leftcoastdrifter so thats taken care of for now.
I just received my megasquirt 3 kit last night, and started assembly on the main board. ill post pics tonight of my progress. with all luck ill get it finished up tonight or tomrrow night.
I got a T2 tranny a few weeks ago from leftcoastdrifter so thats taken care of for now.
I just received my megasquirt 3 kit last night, and started assembly on the main board. ill post pics tonight of my progress. with all luck ill get it finished up tonight or tomrrow night.
#82
BUILD UPDATE:
Brought the car to shop, removed the old engine/tranny. My 13b turbo swap is about to start
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going to order my clutch tomorrow. ive decided to get a spec stage 3 6 puck. with all luck it will come by friday so i can get the engine/tranny mounted this weekend.
Before
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I did alot a measuring for my v-mount setup and have figured out what rad/ic setup im going with. i will be ordering materials for it early next week when i finalize my plans on mounting it.
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#85
^^ Thanks guys!
finally got paid again so it was time to buy some parts. hopefully everything will be here before the weekend.
Parts ordered:
spec stage 3 clutch
Waterpump
Sparkplugs
slave cylinder
driveshaft front yoke
radiator & intercooler for the vmount
walbro fuel pump
i should have a really busy weekend ahead of me, by monday i should have some engine in the car photos.
finally got paid again so it was time to buy some parts. hopefully everything will be here before the weekend.
Parts ordered:
spec stage 3 clutch
Waterpump
Sparkplugs
slave cylinder
driveshaft front yoke
radiator & intercooler for the vmount
walbro fuel pump
i should have a really busy weekend ahead of me, by monday i should have some engine in the car photos.
#88
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i am going to clean the engine bay the best i can (its already much cleaner) cause i know if i dont the engine will look like ****.
if you dont have your car up and running by the time i get mine done, im gunna drive up there and help you til it does run good
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#89
Ive been making little bits of progress lately but nothing big yet. started cleaning the engine bay and pulling the engine bay wiring. would have test fit the engine but i needed 2 more pressure plate bolts, so that had to wait.
Heres the shop the owner of the company i work for lets me use and my daily driver.
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Modified Engine mount
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Mans real best friend
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After some quick cleaning
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heres my megasquirt 3 with ms3x that i built
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all i have to do to put my engine in is finish my turbo oil drain and invent some way to hook up the mechanical omp to the fd throttle body. then she's goin in.
Heres the shop the owner of the company i work for lets me use and my daily driver.
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Modified Engine mount
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Mans real best friend
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After some quick cleaning
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heres my megasquirt 3 with ms3x that i built
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all i have to do to put my engine in is finish my turbo oil drain and invent some way to hook up the mechanical omp to the fd throttle body. then she's goin in.
#91
Got a few things done yesterday. finished my oil drain line and got my clutch installed. i started to unloom my engine bay wiring and found that there are a few melted wires in there that someone ghetto taped up then re-loomed. so i have a lot of bullshit to fix now haha.
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#95
Great thread, you're doing real nice work on that swap. I'll second your comment about the welder being mans best friend, they're handy as hell! I'm doing a MS3/MS3X on my T2 FB at some point this year (I built the ecu, just haven't had time to wire it into the car and tune etc) so I'll be interested to see how it works out for you.
Good luck!
Good luck!
#96
Great thread, you're doing real nice work on that swap. I'll second your comment about the welder being mans best friend, they're handy as hell! I'm doing a MS3/MS3X on my T2 FB at some point this year (I built the ecu, just haven't had time to wire it into the car and tune etc) so I'll be interested to see how it works out for you.
Good luck!
Good luck!
#100
Got a couple things accomplished today, made my trans mount, got the rubber boot installed around the shifter, hooked up my clutch slave and bled it. also put my upper intake on just to see how it looks. tomorrow im going to hopefully cut the new wiring harness hole, mount my ecu and run the harness's so i can start wiring.
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room on exhaust side
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note: camera is not centered
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room on exhaust side
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