Electronic Engine Management
Reference Manual
Hot Rod Handbooks presents. . .
The Guide to Practical EFI Conversions
For over ten years, car manufacturers have been building engines that are
computer controlled, fuel injected, electronic marvels that just keep going and
going and going. No auto enthusiast can argue with these facts, it's just true.
Unfortunately, understanding carbs and points is a helluva lot easier than auto
electronics. Therefore no one would be surprised to learn that many hot rod
projects, even today, are being planned with carbs and points in mind.
EEEEEUUUUURRRRGGGG!
If the Auto Electronic Reference Manual was a tutorial, then the Electronic
Engine Management Systems Reference Manual will be a hands on tour through the maze
of electronic wizardry available from after market companies such as Kalmaker,
MSD, Accel
and Painless Wiring.
Find out about. . .
 | aftermarket Engine Management System for your Hot Rod or project
car |
| Carbs to EFI conversions |
| points distributor to electronic distributor
conversion |
| Crank Triggered Ignition Systems |
| Hilborn/Enderle stacks, and how to convert from mechanical to electronic Fuel
Injection |
| the latest wiring systems |
| and lots, lots more. |
This book will give you a no bullshit ride through the tons of hardware and
technical advice available today and tomorrow. You will know what works best for you and your
project car and whether it will be worth the money to get with the times.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
| Hot Rods in the New Millennium |
| Balancing Environment with Horsepower |
| EFI Safety |
Chapter 2 An Overview of Engine
Management Systems
| Introduction |
| Why Not Stick with Points and Carbs? |
| What Is EFI? |
| Fuel Delivery |
| Throttle Body Injection |
| Multi-Point Injection |
| Batch vs. Sequential Injection |
| Putting EFI and EMS to Work |
Chapter 3 Controlling Fuel
| The Basics |
| Introduction |
| Open Loop and Closed Loop |
| Sensors and Actuators |
| Fuel Control |
| Engine Control at Idle, Cold Starts,
Cruise and WOT |
| Controlling Nitrous Oxide |
| How Does Nitrous Oxide Work? |
| Why NO2? |
| Nitrous Management |
Chapter 4 Controlling Ignition
| The Basics |
| Introduction |
| Electronic Ignition Management |
| Distributor Control |
| Crankshaft Trigger Control |
| Distributorless Ignition (Coil Packs) |
| Converting Electronic Ignition for
use with Delco/Kalmaker ECM |
| Magnetic Distributor |
| Hall Effect Distributor |
| Kalmaker and Distributorless Ignition
Systems |
Chapter 5 Sensors and Actuators
| Sensors, Actuators |
| Fuel Pump Relay |
| Fuel Pressure Regulator |
| Fuel Injectors |
| Injector Types |
| Injector Choice |
| Fuel Transfer and Sealing |
| Flow Rates/ Pressure |
Chapter 6 The Engine Control Module
| Which System? |
| Programming your EMS for Engine
Modifications |
| Choosing an Engine Management System |
| Kalmaker |
| The Software |
| Using the Delco ECM and Kalmaker |
| Street Pro 3 |
| Tuning the Engine Management System |
Chapter 7 Wiring and Auto Electronics
| The Alternator |
| Alternator Rating |
| Starter Motors |
| Wiring, RFI and EMI |
| Wiring Harness |
| Relays |
| Tachometers |
Chapter 8 Converting to EFI
| Convert to EFI |
| Conversion Alternatives |
| Choosing a Manifold |
| Converting a Carb Manifold |
| Adapting Throttle Bodies |
Chapter 9 Appendix
| Fuel Rail Extrusion |
| O2 sensor bungs |
| Mopar Performance Electronic
Ignitions |
| Calculations, Estimates and Equations |
| Throttle Bodies and Adapters |
| Remote IAC Valves |
| EFI and EMS Businesses and Groups |
| Kalmaker |
| GM Engine Management System ECM usage |
| Further Reading |
| Wire Gauge Tables |
| Oxygen Sensor Wire Colours |
| Fuel Injector Data Table |
| Injector Flow Rate |
List of Abbreviations
Alphabetical Index
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