New DME Option under Development
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I would like to convert to a late model DME and an MAF conversion for my early 944. However, the Mega/microsquirt option comes into play about the 1500.00 price point, which also about the same money for a rogue conversion..Pls correct me if I'm wrong about this..Thanks.
The NA-Tune is $500'ish. (LR is current outlet for it, and I'm not 100% sure on pricing)
This ECU is 3-400$.
So around $900 for the conversion to MAF with this new ECU.
I don't think it is quite as easy as it sounds to mimic the AFM with a MAF. They respond very differently to changes in air movement and density. It would take someone with a lot of tuning/programming experience to smooth out the differences and make the engine behave properly.
Yep. I've discussed some of the issues with MAF conversion on the 944NA before. Knowing the curves is not even half the battle...
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For me, creating a DME to support the newer 16 valve 944/968 and later 911 is basically the holy grail. The engine management is really not all that different except the newer DME has a knock control board that I currently do not have designed. I will get there, but it is going to take some time. I would also need a lot of community support with my current products to justify the investment of time and resources. For perspective, this new DME design I am offering was started way back in 2011 and I didn't have a production ready unit until 2013.
awesome!
what kind of support would you require?
a gofundme ?
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Bolth the cruise computer and Climate Control Unit are on my project backlog, although pretty far down. DME's are my core product and intend to stay focused on that for a while. However, I might take a break and engineer up a new door lock controller and add in a Bluetooth module. I really want to be able to lock/unlock my 951 from an app on my smartphone.
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Dear Josh: Thanks for the head's up on the pricing...were you ever able to upgrade the early 944's DME? Seems that you were "into" this last time I heard...or would I still have to upgrade to the later DME and wiring to get the upgrade? Thanks.
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How about a "smart key" with push button starter?
Bolth the cruise computer and Climate Control Unit are on my project backlog, although pretty far down. DME's are my core product and intend to stay focused on that for a while. However, I might take a break and engineer up a new door lock controller and add in a Bluetooth module. I really want to be able to lock/unlock my 951 from an app on my smartphone.
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engineer up a new door lock controller and add in a Bluetooth module. I really want to be able to lock/unlock my 951 from an app on my smartphone.
P.S.
There are keyless entry systems available with such features