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Old 05-02-2016, 05:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Tiger03447
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.
Not for the 944NA...
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.


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Or what about a MAF conversion? The voltage curves from the afm are known, it couldn't be that much work to work out a translator with all the other electronics being replaced.
Originally Posted by Ftech9
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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Old 05-02-2016, 10:54 AM
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$400 for a BRAND NEW ECU is a f***ing smoking killer once-in-a-lifetime opportunity sweet deal.
Great that there are 944 people with this capability.
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Old 05-02-2016, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Ftech9
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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Old 05-05-2016, 05:15 PM
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Would love to see an updated/redesigned climate control unit...
Possible?
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Would also like to see an updated/redesigned cruise control computer.......
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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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Old 05-05-2016, 09:13 PM
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Tiger, you don't need any different wiring. Just a late AFM (or preferably, MAF kit ) to convert to a late DME.
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Originally Posted by Ftech9
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.
Now that would be a nice update. Add in a remote start module and window control and I'm all in.
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How about a "smart key" with push button starter?



Originally Posted by Ftech9
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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How about a Flux Capacitor and Mr. Fusion Home Energy Reactor?
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Originally Posted by V2Rocket
How about a "smart key" with push button starter?


There are keyless entry systems available with such features for a very reasonable money. Pushing button once turns on ignition, pushing 2nd time starts the car.
And you have the fob in the pocket.
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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.
Perhaps also supporting a Start/Stop button!

P.S.

There are keyless entry systems available with such features
For example, the Digital Guard Dawg system. I am very happy with it but would be nice to have the option to forgo the fob and use the iPhone instead.
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