volvo 16v EMS question

adamsbees · 07-21-2020, 10:07 PM

Hey guys,
There is a lot of information out about the physical build of a 16v/230 turbo engine, but not much publicized about the EMS setup. I am wondering if anyone here knows about the hardware (sensors modules etc) needed to do full standalone (ignition and fuel) on a 16v turbo build? Thanks in advance :)

Sjeng · 07-22-2020, 01:18 AM

It's exactly the same as on an 8v.

Assuming speed density:
Crank trigger, coolant temp, throttle position, inlet air temperature and MAP.

You could even use a stock ignition module, and distributor/coil.

There is a megasquirt howto on here, all applies for the 16v as well.

Optional: Fan control, boost control, idle valve control.

JohnMc · 07-22-2020, 10:50 AM

Everyone seems to mix and match their setup a little differently.

I mostly used stock sensors on my first iteration, using a single coil and the LH2.4 distributor with a Saab crab-cap on it. Using an MS1 box. I think an IAT sensor was the only thing added there (and I carried this setup over largely unchanged from the previous 8V motor).

Then I went coil-on-plug and sequential injection tfor the second go around - and used a Mitsubishi crank/cam sensor on a Yoshi adapter in place of the distributor. This used an MS3X box.

linuxman51 · 07-22-2020, 11:16 AM

buzz buzz.

anyway, it's just an engine. nothing special or different about it vs other engines with respect to EMS's

OttoB · 07-22-2020, 02:56 PM

COP is maybe the only 16V issue here. (Coil On Plug)

07-21-2020, 10:07 PM	#1
adamsbees Board Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: NYC/Utica	volvo 16v EMS question Hey guys, There is a lot of information out about the physical build of a 16v/230 turbo engine, but not much publicized about the EMS setup. I am wondering if anyone here knows about the hardware (sensors modules etc) needed to do full standalone (ignition and fuel) on a 16v turbo build? Thanks in advance :)

07-22-2020, 01:18 AM	#2
Sjeng Board Member Join Date: Sep 2017	It's exactly the same as on an 8v. Assuming speed density: Crank trigger, coolant temp, throttle position, inlet air temperature and MAP. You could even use a stock ignition module, and distributor/coil. There is a megasquirt howto on here, all applies for the 16v as well. Optional: Fan control, boost control, idle valve control. Last edited by Sjeng; 07-22-2020 at 01:25 AM..

07-22-2020, 10:50 AM	#3
JohnMc PV Abuser Join Date: May 2004 Location: St. Louis	Everyone seems to mix and match their setup a little differently. I mostly used stock sensors on my first iteration, using a single coil and the LH2.4 distributor with a Saab crab-cap on it. Using an MS1 box. I think an IAT sensor was the only thing added there (and I carried this setup over largely unchanged from the previous 8V motor). Then I went coil-on-plug and sequential injection tfor the second go around - and used a Mitsubishi crank/cam sensor on a Yoshi adapter in place of the distributor. This used an MS3X box. __________________ '63 PV Rat Rod '93 245 16VT Classic #1141

07-22-2020, 11:16 AM	#4
linuxman51 BRANDSCHUTZVORSCHRIFTEN! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: mont, AL	buzz buzz. anyway, it's just an engine. nothing special or different about it vs other engines with respect to EMS's __________________ "They bum rushed them in their own crib, they drank all their beer, they partied with their ladies and they left with the trophy" Now with in-house Dyno tuning! Megasquirt Tuning! Plug and play LH 2.4 Megasquirt, now with stealth mode!

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07-22-2020, 02:56 PM	#5
OttoB Board Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: E(Seattle!Vancouver! San Francisco!LA!) Helsinski	COP is maybe the only 16V issue here. (Coil On Plug)