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A26B · 01-22-2013

Ron,
One of the main considerations in the development was to make a replacement for the ECM, while at the same time integrating all of the latest technology and MegaSquirt features. The ECM is becoming very difficult and costly to find, all of which will only increase with time. Being designed as a plug & play look-a-like will also meet the requirements of the ZR-1 owners who prefer stock. A side benefit of no small value, is the entire new, Raptor/Megasquirt unit will probably cost in the neighborhood of what it would cost in installation alone to add-on any aftermarket controller.

FU · 01-23-2013

There are quite a few people looking at this Raptor/Megasquirt unit with much interest. This is a very exciting turn for our Z's

ZZZZZR1 · 01-23-2013

Very exciting stuff!

Not just the ECM, but the TT raptor!

David

rkreigh · 01-23-2013

a few of the local hot rodders I hang with have put megasquirt setups on their older v8 cars and I really am surprised how capable this system.

very cost effective and the tuning dashboard software is ez to use and every bit a capable as the high dollar big stuff and XFI systems

I'm not very handy with a soldering iron but I understand now you can get the systems "built and tested" for just 100 bucks more or so

I was thinking about playing around with one to put a blower and EFI on an old bb chevy but haven't gotten the engine off the stand and into the car yet

too many projects and not enough $$ or time

best of luck with the project. if you can make a megsquirt "plug and play" system, you will have really accomplished something great

the LT5 ecm isn't bad, but no where near as capable

I'd be interested in trying it out the the LSV to provide the wide band tuning capabilities and tame out the idle and emissions on the LSV

keep me posted! might give me a good excuse to drive down and see corey. I have my brother in law in San Antonio and I owe him a visit

iron @$$ ride to be sure!

Kevin · 02-06-2013

kidney's go for about $24,000 on the black market. just sayin

RHanselman · 02-14-2013

My 374 has coated main bearings as well. They were done local when I lived in Las Vegas...

rkreigh · 02-22-2013

good to know folks are having luck with recoated bearings

any updates on the growl from the raptor

how about a mega-raptor?? sounds like a good japanese monster and looking forward to a ZR-1 cracking that 800 rwhp barrier with something within my meager financial reach!

RHanselman · 02-22-2013

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Originally Posted by rkreigh

good to know folks are having luck with recoated bearings

any updates on the growl from the raptor

how about a mega-raptor?? sounds like a good japanese monster and looking forward to a ZR-1 cracking that 800 rwhp barrier with something within my meager financial reach!

Couple of updates...

Corey is waiting on pistons in order to complete Ron's motor.

Megasquirt will bring their Dyno to BG this year and demo the ECM and tuning. They will be giving a presentation in the auditorium as well... I'll also have some time allotted to talk about the Raptor Turbo System.

Things are coming together...

GTOger · 02-24-2013

FYI, last time we had our ZR-1 at Corey's, he was dishing a bit about this project. It really does sound fascinating, and it's certainly far from a "hey, let's toss some stuff on the motor" proposition. This is an honest-to-goodness engineered project. Pretty cool stuff when you consider the age of the cars and the interest that still surrounds them.

-=Jeff=- · 02-28-2013

How is the new ECM coming along?

Is it playing nice with the CCM?

01-22-2013	#1
A26B Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arcadia, OK Posts: 3,404	Re: Raptor and Henderson Performance Ron, One of the main considerations in the development was to make a replacement for the ECM, while at the same time integrating all of the latest technology and MegaSquirt features. The ECM is becoming very difficult and costly to find, all of which will only increase with time. Being designed as a plug & play look-a-like will also meet the requirements of the ZR-1 owners who prefer stock. A side benefit of no small value, is the entire new, Raptor/Megasquirt unit will probably cost in the neighborhood of what it would cost in installation alone to add-on any aftermarket controller. __________________ Jerry Downey JERRYS LT5 GASKETS & PARTS http://www.jerrysgaskets.com 1994 *ZR-1*, Black/Black, Lingenfelter Aerobody, 416cu in, 3.91 gears, coil-over susp, Brembo brakes, etc. 2016 Black-Red, 3LT-Z51 Auto 8-speed.

01-23-2013	#2
FU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Found Member Posts: 4,327	Re: Raptor and Henderson Performance There are quite a few people looking at this Raptor/Megasquirt unit with much interest. This is a very exciting turn for our Z's

01-23-2013	#3
ZZZZZR1 Banned BANNED Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MD Posts: 3,674	Re: Raptor and Henderson Performance Very exciting stuff! Not just the ECM, but the TT raptor! David

01-23-2013	#4
rkreigh Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Alex VA Posts: 1,080	Re: Raptor and Henderson Performance a few of the local hot rodders I hang with have put megasquirt setups on their older v8 cars and I really am surprised how capable this system. very cost effective and the tuning dashboard software is ez to use and every bit a capable as the high dollar big stuff and XFI systems I'm not very handy with a soldering iron but I understand now you can get the systems "built and tested" for just 100 bucks more or so I was thinking about playing around with one to put a blower and EFI on an old bb chevy but haven't gotten the engine off the stand and into the car yet too many projects and not enough $$ or time best of luck with the project. if you can make a megsquirt "plug and play" system, you will have really accomplished something great the LT5 ecm isn't bad, but no where near as capable I'd be interested in trying it out the the LSV to provide the wide band tuning capabilities and tame out the idle and emissions on the LSV keep me posted! might give me a good excuse to drive down and see corey. I have my brother in law in San Antonio and I owe him a visit iron @$$ ride to be sure!

02-06-2013	#5
Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,624	Re: Raptor and Henderson Performance kidney's go for about $24,000 on the black market. just sayin __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"

02-14-2013	#6
RHanselman Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cresson, TX Posts: 970	Re: Raptor and Henderson Performance My 374 has coated main bearings as well. They were done local when I lived in Las Vegas... __________________ Ron Hanselman Founding Member #80 CM Lifetime Member #1093 1991 #383 Twin Turbo 1993 #099 Ruby, Jeal 368 w/Snake Skinner body 1961 White with Red Int

02-22-2013	#7
rkreigh Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Alex VA Posts: 1,080	Re: Raptor and Henderson Performance good to know folks are having luck with recoated bearings any updates on the growl from the raptor how about a mega-raptor?? sounds like a good japanese monster and looking forward to a ZR-1 cracking that 800 rwhp barrier with something within my meager financial reach!

02-24-2013	#9
GTOger Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 197	Re: Raptor and Henderson Performance FYI, last time we had our ZR-1 at Corey's, he was dishing a bit about this project. It really does sound fascinating, and it's certainly far from a "hey, let's toss some stuff on the motor" proposition. This is an honest-to-goodness engineered project. Pretty cool stuff when you consider the age of the cars and the interest that still surrounds them.

02-28-2013	#10
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,165	Re: Raptor and Henderson Performance How is the new ECM coming along? Is it playing nice with the CCM? __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Shelby Series 1 - Wilwood Brakes Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978