MembersPage/MarteleurTim (2005-08-08 17:22:03)

I want to turbocharge my BMW 518i E28 M10 engine by using VEMS


Trigger secion

... describe the available trigger signals (links are OK too)

Current plan for Ignition

I keep the distributor, lock plate in the distributor and rotate so that the inductive pickup triggers 50-60° before TDC, remove vacuum hose.

Q: Will this signal be controlled by an ignition IGBT and fire the coil by another ignition IGBT?

A: The input from the distributor trigger is sent to trigger input #1 in the EC36 connector. The ECU then timing advance and fires the coil using one IGBT, also in the EC36 connector.


ITEMS TO BUY:

I recommend buying a pre-assembled Genboard to avoid this part of the project, but in case you feel confident with electronics and like the idea of saving some money - then go ahead. I would advice you to fully populate the board with as many fuel injector FETs and ignition IGBTs as you can afford - they can be used for a lot of other things and the minium I'd recommend is 6xFET + 5xIGBT. That allows you to run a direct-fire (distributorless) setup in the future.

Q: What about TPS? Should I look for a TPS with WOT switch and potentiometer?