Custom engine computer????

jetpilot029 · #1 (**permalink**) 01-05-2008, 08:26 PM

Just a general inquiry here. Hope someone has done this or knows how / what is needed.
I have a 1963 F100 project that now has a Ford 5.0HO (1994 Tbird) coupled to a GM 700R4. I have the original engine computer that came with the Tbird. Don't wish to use it as it requires chip changes, etc. I am looking for a more flexible solution that will control the engine and, if possible, the transmission.

Does anyone know of a engine computer solution which is easily programmable and can handle the trans?

thanks.

antony25 · #2 (**permalink**) 01-05-2008, 09:35 PM

The original computer should work fine unless the engine has had a cam change and the 700r4 can be equiped with a vacuum operated tcc lock up.

jetpilot029 · #3 (**permalink**) 01-06-2008, 01:22 AM

Antony25,
thanks for the reply. I agree, the original computer will work. It just will not do what I want it to do, enable changes w/o a chip change (ie PC or programmer support) and I would like to be able to control the shift points, etc for the 700r4.

any one else?

Ranger88Den · #4 (**permalink**) 01-06-2008, 10:43 AM

Don't know anything about electronics, but some people suggest MegaSquirt. Good luck with your search, Dave

antony25 · #5 (**permalink**) 01-06-2008, 05:06 PM

Currently megasquirt only controls the engine but the megasquirt megashift should be out soon. Is your trans a 700r4 or a 4l60e? The 700 is all mechanical except for the torque converter lock up. The 4l60e is computer controlled.

BowlingSuperior · #6 (**permalink**) 01-08-2008, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antony25

Currently megasquirt only controls the engine but the megasquirt megashift should be out soon. Is your trans a 700r4 or a 4l60e? The 700 is all mechanical except for the torque converter lock up. The 4l60e is computer controlled.

For direct transmission control (4L60E), the GPIO board will be available in about 2 months. Lance on the MegaSquirt site is road-testing the transmission control code right now.

The GPIO board interfaces to a MegaSquirt MS2 version (or MicroSquirt) using CAN network - this communicates engine RPM, throttle position, etc to the transmission controller, and during shifts the tranny controller can send a brief ignition retard command to the MegaSquirt.

- Bruce