Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2007 20:36:38 -0800
Reply-To: Scott Daniel - Shazam <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
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From: Scott Daniel - Shazam <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
Subject: Re: ECU relocation / new 1.9 harnesses
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I just look at what the manufacturers do.
They usually, and VW did with the vanagon starting in 86, but it in the
passenger compartment somewhere.
After all, that's the driest, most temp stable part of the car - where the
people go !
As an engine conversion specialist, I would only put the ecu under the back
seat.
It's a nice short shot forward from the left forward corner of the engine
compartment to the left side of the under-the-rear-seat-area.
It's really easy to get at there, not buried under the dash or in a kick
panel like subaru or Volvo respectively. You can get right to it for
testing, whatever, stays nice n' dry there etc.
And takes up very little room under the back seat.
I even take the 86 and alter 2.1 metal ECU cover and use them to mount
ECU's in, looks factory, etc.
Just watch how VW changes things - they 'used to' anyway, say how many
improvements there were from one year to the next in the old buses - point
is, they upgraded things as the went along. And after having the ecu in the
back from 1980 to 1895, they moved it under the back seat starting with the
2.1 engine in 86. They didn't do it to use up more wire; they did it
because it's an improvement.
Scott
www.turbovans.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Old Volks Home
Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 5:13 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: ECU relocation / new 1.9 harnesses
Just that it would be another location for dust, dirt and mositure to get
in, even if equipped with a sealing boot. Multiple connections can result
in potential signal loss, although it would probably be negligible.
Why would someone want to relocate the ECU anyway? You've got the benefit
of airflow from the left airscoop to keep it nice and cool. Besides, "room"
is at a premium in my Westy with every nook and cranny spoken for :-)
--
Jim Thompson
84 GL 1.9 "Gloria"
84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
73 K Ghia Coupe "Denise"
72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
oldvolkshome@gmail.com
http://www.oldvolkshome.com
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On Dec 11, 2007 2:39 PM, Brendan Slevin <brendan@bellatazza.com> wrote:
> I'd be be more interested in a pig tail to relocate the ECU with the
> existing wiring harness. Anyone see any problems with this?
>
>
> Brendan
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of
> Bob Donalds
> Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 2:32 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: ECU relocation / new 1.9 harnesses
>
> as asked to post
> Bob
> To: Bob Donalds
> Cc: fonman4277@COMCAST.NET
> Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 12:49 PM
> Subject: Re: So thar I was: Now-ECU relocation
>
>
> I am currently in the final stages of development for the 1.9Ldigijet
> harness. I am looking at starting production sometime after the first of
> the year. I would definitely be able to add some extra length in order to
> relocate the ECU. Once I get into production and get everything ironed
> out,
> I can look into the modifications needed for relocating the ECU wherever
> you
> desire. Let me know if you have any questions, otherwise I will get back
> in
> touch with you when the digijet harness is ready to go.
>
> could put it on the list. It would also be wonderful if I could get
> an idea of what kind of quantities there would be a demand for.
>
> Thanks,
> KYLE
>
> www.kyleautomotivespecialties.com
> (440) 225-1506
>
> Bob Donalds <donalds1@verizon.net> wrote:
> there is a fella that makes harnesses for the early injected vans
> he could custom make a harness to have the didijet ECU sit anyplace
> http://www.kyleautomotivespecialyties.com
> he does nice work I am having him make me a harness for my 85
> not sure if he is in production for the digijet harness yet
> Bob
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Vdub Guy"
> To:
> Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2007 11:02 AM
> Subject: Was: So thar I was: Now-ECU relocation
>
>
> >> If I was making a 1.9 waterboxer into my 'go anywhere , do
> anything'
> >> world
> >> class vehicle, I'd move the ecu to under the back seat. It might
> be
> >> possible
> >> to do it without extending wires.
> >> I haven't tired, ( yet ) but it's telling that for the next
> model
> 86 and
> >> 2.1, the ecu went under the back seat
> >
> >
> > What about under the rear storage cabinet (assuming a Westy).
> I've
> seen
> > several Subaru conversions where the ECU was located there, and
> it's right
> > above the stock VW location. Jeff
>
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