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Old 08-22-2018, 12:13 PM
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Hey All,
Just wondering if anyone on the forum has experience with Clewett EFI conversation on a N/A 944?
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Originally Posted by Race944
Hey All,
Just wondering if anyone on the forum has experience with Clewett EFI conversation on a N/A 944?
They have some pretty trick stuff, but it doesn't look like they do anything beyond the 911 series.
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I bought my TechGT kit from them a while back, they know Electromotive very well and have custom trigger mounts, crank wheel and cam wheel solutions for the 944.
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They have really nice quality stuff. It's just crazy expensive.... their crank trigger for the 944 cost more than the ECU I used.
Old 08-22-2018, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Race944
Hey All,
Just wondering if anyone on the forum has experience with Clewett EFI conversation on a N/A 944?
You are geographically close to the USA DTAFast ECU hardware distributor right in your back yard, why deal with products/vendor all the way on the opposite coast...?

http://www.tpgproducts.com/

(954) 448-6258 ask for Wayne

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Old 08-22-2018, 07:30 PM
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I didn't know they offered an EFI system for 944's, but I've dealt with them before for another model, and the products were top-notch.
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Hardware is EZ The Trick is to have a Dyno tuner who knows what the hell they are doing. My Current System Hardware-wise has never let me down. They Tuning on the other hand... I took the car to an awesome tuner this spring and After 4 events and different tracks it never missed a beat, but BEFORE finding a tuner I blew up 2x in 2 events... I Am running clewitt hardware and Electromotive stuff....
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Originally Posted by AkechiMotors
I didn't know they offered an EFI system for 944's, but I've dealt with them before for another model, and the products were top-notch.
Well, I'm not sure I'm clear on what OP is looking for but 944s already have EFI so I don't know what he meant by "conversion".

The have ecus, injectors and induction systems.

And yes, I agree, more people should be looking at DTA.

Their ECUs (all of their products actually) are top quality and have massive list of features.

I was just send the new flash add-on upgrade,
  • Throttle blip on downshift based on the potentiometer position
  • Ignition cut on downshift when using paddle shift (sometimes called gearbox relax)
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You running the TEC gt too Glen..?

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Old 08-22-2018, 10:41 PM
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I'm not affiliated, other than owning the product (previous gen E48) and being a friend of Wayne@TPG.

Max (Energy) and I were just talking about this a couple days ago and an equivalent system (in DTA) to duplicate what he wanted from EM was way way less $$.

From their site, this is the posted list of features for the TEC gt list $1799.00 - reduced $1499.00
  • WinTEC4 software interface
  • EFI with auto tune
  • Industry-leading ignition
  • Closed-loop operation
  • On-board data recording
  • CAN output to external dash and logging systems
  • Sequential injection up to 6 cylinders
  • Staged injection on up to 8-cylinder engines
  • Nitrous control
  • Boost control
  • Launch control
  • Auxiliary rev limiting
  • Multi-fuel capable
  • Knock control
The entry S40 Pro would equal these features, but lets look at the midrange S80Pro ECU at £875 (ex $1178 USD)

Product features

Engine Configuration
20,000 rpm capability
Flexible and easily adapted to different OEM and custom crank and cam sensor arrangements.
Genuine four and two stroke support.
Twin spark engines.
Twin injector engines.
Sequential or grouped injection.
Individual coils, wasted spark or distributor.
Unequal coil firing capability.
Unequal injection angle capability.
Delayed sequential injection.
User controlled fan activation.
Sensors can be calibrated individually with a lot of preset options supplied.
Flexible Tacho Output Soft and hard rev limits
Main Fuel and Ignition Functions
Two main fuel, spark and turbo maps selected by a dashboard switch.
Comprehensive start up fuelling options both time and temperature dependant.
Air, coolant and manifold pressure compensation maps.
Throttle transient increase compensation.
Throttle transient reduction compensation.
RPM and load breakpoints can be calibrated by the user.
Throttle or MAP as load.
All maps with one or two dimensional with interpolation as required.
Lambda control functions
Extensive lambda parameters table to ensure stable closed loop operation and emissions requirements can be met where needed.
Full three dimensional lambda target map.
Auto-tuning function.
Turbo Control Functions
Open or closed loop turbo pressure control via PWM valve.
Modify target turbo pressure by gear selected.
Modify target turbo pressure by vehicle speed.
Two control maps selected by switch on dashboard.
Active base PWM map for easy calibration.
Idle Control Functions
Open or closed loop idle speed control via PWM valve.
Closed loop idle target speed temperature dependant.
Active base PWM map for easy calibration.
Fuel enrichment table calibrated versus PWM percentage.
ALS Control Functions
Full ALS ignition and fuel maps.
ALS valve control together with map switching controlled by dash board switch.
Cam Control Functions
Open or closed loop cam advance control via PWM valve.
Static offset table to zero out electrical movement effects.
Active Cam Target Advance map, load and speed dependant.
Active base PWM map for easy calibration. VTEC Control
Water Injection
When not being used to control the camshaft, cam base PWM map can be used instead for water injection, giving complete load and speed dependence.
Flexible Input/Output
Three uncommitted input tables which use 0 - 5 volt inputs or any input the S60 knows already, linked to fuel and advance modifiers and a PWM output.
Launch Control
Fully flexible first gear launch capability.
Extensively tunable to individual vehicles.
Traction Control
Fully adjustable from the dashboard.
Measured from all 4 wheels
Full Throttle Gear Shift Cut
Shift cut capability with 1ms resolution, variable for each gear with full switch de-bounce capability.
Voltage Compensation Tables
User configurable voltage compensation tables for injector dead time and coil on time (dwell time).
Firmware
The ECU firmware is flash upgradeable via the serial port with a special cable and software.
Current firmware and software published on www.dtafast.co.uk.
CAN PC Communications
The ECU can communicate with the PC via our USB -> CAN converter. This solves the problem of unreliable USB -> RS232 converters.
Data Logging
Up to thirty six separate items can be logged.
Three user selectable logging frequencies.
Up to 16 hours logging capability.
Graphing can be done on-line to the ECU.
Diagnostics and Test Features
Full sensor diagnostics and fault recording.
Extensive engine run time recording at different load and speed conditions.
Ability to exercise injectors and coils without engine running for fault finding.
Other Features
Water Resistant Enclosure Sealed Latching Connectors Size 134 x 162 x 46 mm Weight 1130 gm
All outputs protected against over temperature and over current Inputs protected against severe wiring mistakes and accidents
Reverse battery protection Alternator load dump protection
Inputs and Outputs
Inputs
Crank Shaft (Magnetic and Hall Effect)
2 x Cam Shaft (Magnetic and Hall Effect)
Throttle Position Coolant Temperature Air Temperature Manifold / Barometric Pressure 2 x Lambda Oil Pressure Fuel Pressur Oil Temperature Battery Volts
3 x User Defined Analogue (Shared Use),
1 x User Defined Switch Launch Switch,
2 x Traction Control Switches Shift Cut
4 x Wheel Speed ALS / Second Map Switch
Outputs
8 x Coil Drivers
8 x Injector Drivers
Tacho- Fuel Pump Relay -Fan -Turbo Pressure Valve- Turbo ALS Valve- Cam Control Valve- VTEC Valve- Idle Valve -Shift Light
9 x User Programmable Aux (Shared Use)

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I hate to be that guy but as a contrarian... look at MS3Pro. It has all those features too. If you don't need all of that you can get a MS3 for well under $1000 with 90% of that functionality. I'm biased because I have MS2 (Microsquirt) in my NA and MS3Pro for my 951. There's also something blowing in the wind about a plug and play MS coming soon
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Originally Posted by 951and944S
You running the TEC gt too Glen..?

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Yup, had to send the ECU in to Electromotive because Some Hardware had to be updated, its Like a Tec 4 now. RPR Did an Awesome Job Tuning it, it wasnt my hardware at all last year that was giving me fits... I was REALLY detailed with the honing a ring fitting Ect... The Engine is Smooth we Even got rid of the ISV, and went back to Batch Firing instead of sequential... It starts Cold and Idles Perfect..... I actually like it so much I want to build a Stroker and Go Right to the GT class and skip "Stock Stuff"
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Originally Posted by GPA951s
Yup, had to send the ECU in to Electromotive because Some Hardware had to be updated, its Like a Tec 4 now. RPR Did an Awesome Job Tuning it, it wasnt my hardware at all last year that was giving me fits... I was REALLY detailed with the honing a ring fitting Ect... The Engine is Smooth we Even got rid of the ISV, and went back to Batch Firing instead of sequential... It starts Cold and Idles Perfect..... I actually like it so much I want to build a Stroker and Go Right to the GT class and skip "Stock Stuff"
LOL, what you should do if you look at the displacement/hp per liter/weight table, is sleeve down in displacement with the 2.5 16V head.

Take a word of advice though, unless you have an able budget equal to the amount of all the rest of your current every day life expenditures to throw at hobby racing with no monetary prize recoup, then you'd be wise to stay in one of the SPEC classes.
In GT, other than the rare (I would say totally non existent if not for 1 guy I know) racer with just mad skills, these guys have a crew of 3-5 mechanics, 3 sticker sets of tires already mounted on three sets of wheels, a used and brand new set of rains and a motor coach/toter where the driver chills in between sessions....

I almost went the route you are contemplating, so far to the point that I actually built the car, 2400lb 944T, 450 hp, ECU, TC, shift cut, etc, etc, etc,

Saw the error and backed up and punted.

Built 2 SP2 cars.

Moving to SP3.

Stay there, sit tight, CR is going to do something to balance the 944T.

I have no interest in speeding up 944T but for the good of the class, since they asked for proposals for a solution, I have a friend working on a max boost hardware solution that PCA can plug into and monitor.
If the buy in is reasonable, I'll fwd it to Fricke to consider.

Secondly, look at the fields, SP3 is where it's at if you want to go faster than SP1.
There aren't enough SP2 cars, at least in the SE, that's why we are changing class.
You won't have anybody to race with in GT in a 944.

Been there done that too.
Helped a buddy convert his SP2 to GT with 968 engine.
He was only one in class 90% of the tracks we went to (I would travel as wrench).

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BTW, " Go Right to the GT class and skip "Stock Stuff" "

EM Tech3 ECU already takes you out of "stock stuff".

Bosch Motronic stock DME and KLR are all that's allowed currently + any spark delivery coil that retains cap and rotor.

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Originally Posted by 951and944S
BTW, " Go Right to the GT class and skip "Stock Stuff" "

EM Tech3 ECU already takes you out of "stock stuff".

Bosch Motronic stock DME and KLR are all that's allowed currently + any spark delivery coil that retains cap and rotor.

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Yup I know I was out of the stock stuff but nowhere near the HP needed to race with the tec 3 in gt.... Hence the purchase of the alusil honing stuff for all my stock stuff... I'm really liking the 944s. In sp3. But I'm 6ft 220 meaning the car would have to weigh 2280 wet... Ummm do_able but major amt of effort....


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