I've been looking around for a while for a DIY ECU and after reading up on MS i found VEMS and just looking at them both from a bachelor's in electronics point of view, the VEMS used technology is just that much more modern (smd, descent connectors instead of DB type, etc...)
The ECU will have to run a standard stripped 1.8 zetec using GSX-R throttle bodies and all standard sensors(except for the lambda) in closed loop lambda as I have to meet emissions in Belgium. I also would like to run it in wasted spark sequencial injection mode.
How well does the VEMS handle dwell timing for the ignition? Or can i better use a EDIS4?
My shopping list is currently as follows, but it would be nice if someone could confirm.
1x Genboard v3.3
3x clamping plate
1x Alubos EC frontplate
1x Alubos endplate
1x alubos gasket
1x alubos1600
1x econoseal18-PCB
1x econoseal36-PCB
1x econoseal18-Harness
1x econoseal36-Harness
1x Idle stepper motor driver (is this needed?)
4x Ignition driver
1x Ignition driver insulator sheet
8x injector/WBO2 heater driver
1x power flyback (is this the best option?)
1x 250-400kPa MAP sensor
1x MAT sensor
1x Wideband connector
1x Wideband O2 sensor
All this is supposed to run in a SSC [Stylus] by february 2008