Electronic Engine Management Reference Manual

by Munday, Frank

• ISBN13: 9780949398901
• ISBN10: 094939890X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-06-25
• Publisher: Graffiti Pubns

Summary

It's no secret that today's cars are doing more with less. Here is information and guidance on modern, efficient, auto electronic and electrical systems that will work well in your car. This book provides a practical guide to converting, installing and maintaining the following: Electronic Fuel Injection; Electronic Ignition; Engine Management; New, compact, high output alternators; High torque starter motors; Modern wiring systems and Auto Electronic/Electrical accessories. This book examines the practical application of these systems and covers most of the available technologies.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents	3	(3)
List Of Figures	6	(5)
Hot Rods in the New Millennium	11	(1)
Balancing Environment with Horsepower	11	(1)
Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)	12	(2)
Disclaimer	14	(1)
EFI Safety	15	(5)
Introduction	20	(1)
Why Not Stick with Points and Carbs?	20	(1)
What Is EFI?	20	(2)
Fuel Delivery	22	(4)
Throttle Body Injection	22	(2)
Multi-Point Injection	24	(1)
Batch vs Sequential Injection	25	(1)
Putting EFI and EMS to Work	26	(5)
Controlling Fuel	31	(10)
The Basics	31	(1)
Introduction	32	(2)
Open Loop and Closed Loop	32	(1)
Sensors and Actuators	33	(1)
Fuel Control	34	(1)
Engine Control at Idle, Cold Starts, Cruise and WOT	35	(2)
Controlling Nitrous Oxide	37	(1)
How Does Nitrous Oxide Work?	37	(1)
Why NO2?	38	(1)
Nitrous Management	38	(3)
Controlling Ignition	41	(12)
The Basics	41	(1)
Introduction	42	(1)
Electronic Ignition Management	42	(7)
Distributor Control	42	(3)
Crankshaft Trigger Control	45	(1)
Distributorless Ignition (Coil Packs)	46	(3)
Converting Electronic Ignition for use with Delco/Kalmaker ECM	49	(4)
Magnetic Distributor	49	(1)
Hall Effect Distributor	50	(1)
Kalmaker and Distributorless Ignition Systems	50	(3)
Sensors and Actuators	53	(18)
Sensors, Actuators	53	(10)
Fuel Pump Relay	63	(1)
Fuel Pressure Regulator	63	(2)
Fuel Injectors	65	(6)
Injector Types	65	(1)
Injector Choice	66	(1)
Fuel Transfer and Sealing	67	(1)
Flow Rates/Pressure	67	(4)
The Engine Control Module	71	(12)
Which System?	71	(1)
Programming your EMS for Engine Modifications	72	(1)
Choosing an Engine Management System	73	(2)
Kalmaker	75	(8)
The Software	77	(1)
Using the Delco ECM and Kalmaker	78	(1)
Street Pro 3	78	(1)
Tuning the Engine Management System	79	(4)
Wiring and Auto Electronics	83	(12)
The Alternator	83	(2)
Alternator Rating	85	(2)
Starter Motors	87	(1)
Wiring, RFI and EMI	88	(2)
Wiring Harness	90	(1)
Relays	91	(1)
Tachometers	92	(3)
Converting to EFI	95	(14)
Convert to EFI	95	(2)
Conversion Alternatives	97	(1)
Choosing a Manifold	98	(1)
Converting a Carb Manifold	99	(5)
Adapting Throttle Bodies	104	(5)
Appendix	109	(6)
Fuel Rail Extrusion	109	(1)
O2 sensor bungs	110	(1)
Mopar Performance Electronic Ignitions	110	(1)
Calculations, Estimates and Equations	111	(1)
Throttle Bodies and Adapters	111	(1)
Remote IAC Valves	112	(1)
EFI and EMS Businesses and Groups	112	(1)
Kalmaker	113	(2)
GM Engine Management System ECM usage	115	(1)
Further Reading	115	(1)
Wire Gauge Tables	115	(2)
Oxygen Sensor Wire Colours	117	(1)
Fuel Injector Data Table	118	(4)
Injector Flow Rate	122	(1)
List of Abbreviations	123	(4)
Alphabetical Index	127