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elizer
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markswagen
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Location: san diego
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 Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2024 6:52 pm Post subject: Re: Project Supercharged WBX |
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it's here in san diego, l spent a couple of hours with it this afternoon.
she threw the blower belt, which took out the other two.
there are a few other issues that need to be dealt with, some more serious than others.
coolant leaks etc.
and right now she runs VERY poorly 
so l'm going to have to learn how megasquirt works.
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crazyvwvanman
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Location: Orbiting San Diego
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| Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2023 9:13 am Post subject: Re: Project Supercharged WBX |
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There are a few exceptions but "getting through SMOG" has to be done upon initial registration in the state and then every 2 years plus every ownership change in between.
A Calif SELLER has a legal obligation to provide a current smog certificate when they sell to a consumer in the state.
The smog certificates expire 90 day after the test.
The seller can write "sold as is" but that doesn't override their smog obligation in Calif even if the buyer agrees to it.
Mark
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| For the "loss" I would have thought swapping on some stock components and getting it through smog would be easier. How was this not considered pre purchase? |
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4Gears4Tires
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| Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:15 am Post subject: Re: Project Supercharged WBX |
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For the "loss" I would have thought swapping on some stock components and getting it through smog would be easier. How was this not considered pre purchase?
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hdenter
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| Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2023 6:36 pm Post subject: Re: Project Supercharged WBX |
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She's back on the market!
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2610879
I'd love to hear about how this worked out. Wonder if anyone did a dyno test?
Hans
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SL12572
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Location: Washington
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| Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2019 11:37 am Post subject: Re: Project Supercharged WBX |
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All,
Thank you very much for the kind words! This project has been a lot of fun over the years and it has been great getting everyone's input.
Also, while I am sad that the Syncro is going away, I do hope she goes to a good home that will appreciate it. Unfortunately with the massive business changes underway for me, I need to free up capital. While stressful, it will all work out in the end.
Thanks Again,
Scott
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Jake de Villiers
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DuncanS
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| Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 3:14 pm Post subject: Re: Project Supercharged WBX |
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| SL I'm so sorry to hear of what must be a devastating change in your life and projected future. I'm sure I echo all of us wishing you the best possible outcome to every aspect of this and hope that you are OK. |
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fleet_maintenance
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| Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 1:08 am Post subject: Re: Project Supercharged WBX |
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| Steve Arndt wrote: |
| Darn I wanted to see a report of how awesome it ran not that it was for sale. Best of luck. |
x2 on all of the above |
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fleet_maintenance
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| Steve Arndt wrote: |
| Darn I wanted to see a report of how awesome it ran not that it was for sale. Best of luck. |
x2 on all of the above |
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fleet_maintenance
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| Steve Arndt wrote: |
| Darn I wanted to see a report of how awesome it ran not that it was for sale. Best of luck. |
x2 on all of the above |
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Steve Arndt
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| Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 2:56 pm Post subject: Re: Project Supercharged WBX |
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Darn I wanted to see a report of how awesome it ran not that it was for sale. Best of luck.
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SL12572
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| Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 2:44 pm Post subject: Re: Project Supercharged WBX |
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Hi All,
Sorry for the lack of updates, but unfortunately, I have to sell her:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2251598
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toomanyveedubs
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| Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2019 12:16 am Post subject: Re: Project Supercharged WBX |
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trickfl0w2.1
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| Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 8:23 pm Post subject: Re: Project Supercharged WBX |
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| I'm wondering too. Thinking about adding the amr500 supercharger to my WBX. Let us know how your project turned out. Thanks |
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drbug
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| Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2018 1:34 pm Post subject: Re: Project Supercharged WBX |
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Hungry for input...
Is it running yet?
How is it?
Boost, hp, torque etc.
You got my curiosity... |
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DORIGTT
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| Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 10:45 pm Post subject: Re: Project Supercharged WBX |
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Any updates for us hungry WBX owners?
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DigiMatrix
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| Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 6:39 pm Post subject: Re: Project Supercharged WBX |
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| I've disassembled the Digijet EPROM.. but I can't find any reverse engineering tools that assist with the Intel MCS-48 MCU (8049). Have you found something that works well for Digifant, or are you reversing all of this by hand? |
I am using IDAPro for Digifant, but it is a Motorola MC68HC11. IDAPro doesn't seem to have settings for the Intel MCS-48 MCU |
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ohhorob
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| Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 10:53 am Post subject: Re: Project Supercharged WBX |
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| I have disassembled the code in both versions and the "D" version Digifant ECU's used in the 2.1's uses a subset of the code that is in the G60 digifant ECU's. |
I've disassembled the Digijet EPROM.. but I can't find any reverse engineering tools that assist with the Intel MCS-48 MCU (8049). Have you found something that works well for Digifant, or are you reversing all of this by hand?
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DigiMatrix
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| Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2017 8:10 pm Post subject: Re: Project Supercharged WBX |
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| tjet wrote: |
| I don't think you can add boost through a AFM. You would want a MAP or MAF based system, from either an OEM swap (80's Volvo or SAAB Bosch LH 2.2 - as prev noted), or an aftermarket EFI. |
I'm not sure how many know this, but the Corrado and Passat G60's are a supercharged engine that use a MAP sensor and their ECU's are almost identical to the "D" version ECU (also 28 pin). I have disassembled the code in both versions and the "D" version Digifant ECU's used in the 2.1's uses a subset of the code that is in the G60 digifant ECU's. The G60 Digifant ECU also uses a knock sensor with cylinder selective control for advance and knock, so timing can be different for each cylinder. It controls the idle via the Idle solenoid valve which is closed loop, by adjusting fuel and timing. Also, for those that are skeptical about the capabilities of the G60 Digifant ECU (once you have figured it out), I know of a person in Germany that is running out of fuel running E85, 1000 cc injectors and a big Turbo. His Corrado out performs Porsches on the autobahn.
Also, this fellow has an open sourced project that adds a boost controller that is gear selective, adds 6 EGT inputs, 2 map sensors, wideband input, and on and on. you can read about it here:
http://mdforum.designer2k2.at/index.php
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https://github.com/designer2k2/multidisplay/wiki/how_v2_works |
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