Megasquirt V8 - For 'V Belt' 3.5 & 3.9 & 4.2 V8 Engines

If you have a 3.5 on Carbs - Read this 1st !

If you are thinking of Megasquirting your 3.5 V8 and you have carbs then you will need to change the top end for a EFI System
There are a few Land Rover have made, one that you DO NOT want to use is the early 'Flapper' system ! - It's truly dreadful !

Far better is the Later 'Hotwire' system, fitted to very late 3.5, all 3.9s and then into the GEMS systems (otfen the 4.6)
Now, you can source this yourself, or we can help as we hold a huge stock of suitable units.

Beware of 'Ebay Breakers'. Many will often list these, which with careful photograhy you don't see that something is missing.
Once it lands you find you have to buy in all the missing parts making what you thought was a reasonable purchase anything but ...

For 'Carbs' to 'EFI' you will need the Inlet manifold, with the Fuel rail, 8 injectors all fitted, the PRV (Pressure Relief Valve), Trumpet Base & bolts,
the Plenum itself, with throttle linkage, TPS (throttle Position Sensor) Stepper rear output plate, heater plate etc etc.

Missing parts can be very expensive to buy and tricky to source so beware !

NOTE : This NOT part of the standard Kit and is an Optional Extra

If you have a 3.5 With the 'Flapper' System - Read this 1st !

If you are thinking of Megasquirting your 3.5 V8 and you have the early 'Flapper' system - we do NOT recomend you use it as a base ! - It's truly truly dreadful !!
As an example, if you were to use the 'flapper' system, you would need to retain that silver ciggarette size box called lovingly 'The Resistor Pack'

Apart from having one of the worst and most unreliable connector plugs ever made, it is there to stop your '9 Volt' Injectors MELTING as they are being used on a '12 Volt' System
Yes, you read that right !. It is that bad, they are also known for having an appalling spray pattern and are daft money to buy replacemnts should you need to !

Far better is the Later 'Hotwire' system, fitted to very late 3.5, all 3.9s and then into the GEMS systems (often the 4.6s but also 4.0s too)
Now, you can source this yourself, or we can help as we hold a huge stock of suitable units.

Beware of the 'Ebay Breakers'. Many will often list these, which with their very careful photography you don't see that something(s) is/are missing.
Once it lands you find you have to buy in the missing part(s) making what you thought was a reasonable purchase anything but ...

However, the GOOD news is this can be a lot cheaper for you to convert to 'Hotwire' than you might 1st think.
You are able to use your existing Plenum, it's Linkage TPS, Steeper plug etc etc, AND you can use your existing 'Trumpet Base'. Both these major parts can be reused.
All you will need it the Inlet manifold, with the Fuel Rail, 8 injectors fitted, and the PRV (Pressure Relief Valve).
And again we hold these in stock which is a lot cheaper than sourcing the entire top end = 2/3rds of which you don't actually need !!.

NOTE : This NOT part of the standard Kit and is an Optional Extra

'V Belt' Trigger Wheel Kit

This is our CNC laser cut & Plated 5mm Trigger Wheel (its thickness gives reliability in both wheel strength and high quality system signal - even in bonnet deep mud)

Its been specifically made for the 'V Belt 3.5 V8 variant with 'Slots' to allow fine timing adjustment to aid setting timing correctly even when fitted,
and gives the ability for compensation for wrong timing if you don't get it quite right ! (you can correct around +/- 9 degrees.)

A 'Thick' CNC Steel 'Spacer' is included as part of the kit. This ring gives the correct 'Spacing Gap' from the 'Pulley Wheel', and finally plus a CNC 'Locking Ring'
which acts like a giant washer over all 6 x Pulley holes when all bolted up, making this a seriously strong set up - it needs to be as its one of the Key parts in any install

These all have a deep 'Zinc Passivation' finish, and come complete with 6 x new Bolts (as the standard ones will be too short), plus 6 new nylocs, and is designed to be used
in conjunction with our 'V Belt' VR sensor Bracket (listed elsewhere) and our VR sensor itself.

We also supply these in 2 differing kits where you get the Trigger Wheel & VR sensor Bracket Kits & New VR Sensor, & Full Twin Coil Pack Mounting kit for either EDIS or VAG
these are listed further below and offer a saving over buying the 4 x parts individually)

'V Belt' VR Sensor and Bracket Kit

Our '3.5 V Belt' VR Sensor Bracket is specifically designed to be used with the Trigger wheel listed seperately & uses the existing Timing Cover Mountings.

It has been designed for use with a Ford Type VR Sensor (also included in this kit), in a Passivated finish, with all fittings supplied.
The bracket has been designed to also allow 'Fine Adjustment' for getting the 'Air Gap' and position between the VR Sensor and the Trigger Wheel 'Spot On'

The last part of this kit is a brand new Quality Brand New Ford 'VR Sensor'. We avoid pattern parts in 'white boxes' nobody wants to own up to making,
and, please go new, as a VR sensor is one of the key components in the EFI system, don't use one from a scrap yard with 100,000+ miles use !

'V Belt' Trigger Wheel VR Sensor and Bracket Kit

This Kit has the Trigger Wheel Kit as listed above & additionally this Kit has both a VR sensor Bracket and a New VR Sensor as well.

This is our CNC laser cut & Plated 5mm Trigger Wheel (its thickness gives reliability in both wheel strength and high quality system signal - even in bonnet deep mud)

Its been specifically made for the 'V Belt 3.5 V8 variant with 'Slots' to allow fine timing adjustment to aid setting timing correctly even when fitted,
and gives the ability for compensation for wrong timing if you don't get it quite right ! (you can correct around +/- 9 degrees.)

A 'Thick' CNC Steel 'Spacer' is included as part of the kit. This ring gives the correct 'Spacing Gap' from the 'Pulley Wheel', and finally plus a CNC 'Locking Ring'
which acts like a giant washer over all 6 x Pulley holes when all bolted up, making this a seriously strong set up - it needs to be as its one of the Key parts in any install

These all have a deep 'Zinc Passivation' finish, and come complete with 6 x new Bolts (as the standard ones will be too short), plus 6 new nylocs, and is designed to be used
in conjunction with our 'V Belt' VR sensor Bracket (listed elsewhere) and our VR sensor itself.

'V Belt' Twin Coil Pack Mounting for EDIS

Our Twin Coil Pack mounting kit has every nut screw bolt washer spacer needed for simple professional quick quality installation.

Again CNC Laser Cut & Folded for G1 Ford Coil Pack Mounts in 3mm Steel, in a Deep passivated finish.

Mounting holes for the 8 x 'Coil Pack' bolts are pre-drilled and tapped ready to fit. This will, with minor modifications also fit Rover V8 Carb
engines which are going across to Megajolt systems, but again is designed specifically for the Rover V8 3.5 V Belt EFI Engines in this section.

V Belt' Twin Coil Pack Mounting V Belt for VAG

This kit allows fitment of the later VAG Coil packs vs the other Kit designed for EDIS G1 Coil Packs.
If in doubt the coil packs that fit this Kit are common on modern VWs Audi Skodas etc P/Ns : 032905106E 032905106B etc

We have now made our new 'Adapter Plate Kits' for these to now be used on ALL of our existing EDIS based Coil Pack Kits.

The Kit comes with Our Tiwn Coil Pack Mount Bracket + 2 x Adapter plates, Tower Spacers, all Bolts, Washers etc. Everying you need.

FULL V Belt Trigger Wheel, VR Sensor, Bracket, Twin Coil Pack, VR Sensor Kit For EDIS 8 Installations

Specifically designed for the 'V' Belt V8 Engine types listed in this section, and for use with the Ford Generation 1 Coil Packs.

This Kit contains our 5mm Trigger Wheel (its thickness gives reliability in both wheel strength and high quality system signal - even in bonnet deep mud)- specifically made for these variants, with 'Slots' to allow adjustment to aid setting timing correctly - and gives ability for compensation for wrong timing if you don't get it quite right ! (around +/- 9 degrees).

A CNC Steel 'Spacer' ring gives the correct 'Spacing Gap' from the 'Pulley Wheel', plus a CNC 'Locking Ring' which acts like a giant washer when all bolted up.

These all have a deep 'Zinc Passivation' finish, and come complete with 6 x new Bolts (as the standard ones will be too short), 6 new nylocs, and is designed to be used in conjunction with our 'VR Sensor Mounting Kit' which is included and detailed below. Click here for an installation video: See Installation Video

The Twin Coil Pack mounting kit has every nut screw bolt washer spacer needed for simple professional quick quality installation. Again in a Deep passivated finish, the mounting holes for the 8 x 'Coil Pack' bolts are pre-drilled and tapped ready to fit. This will, with minor modifications also fit Rover V8 Carb engines, but again is designed specifically for the Rover V8 V Belt EFI Engines in this section.

The VR Sensor Bracket is also specifically designed to be used in conjunction with this kit for 'V Belt' V8 Engines - and uses the existing 'V Belt' Timing Cover Mountings.
It has been designed for use with a Ford Type VR Sensor (also included in the kit and listed below), in a Passivated finish, with all fittings supplied.< >/br> These are made to have the ability to have "Fine Adjustment" for getting the 'Air Gap' between the VR Sensor and the Trigger Wheel "Spot On"

The last part of this kit is a new Quality Brand New Ford VR Sensor. We avoid pattern parts in 'white boxes' nobody wants to own up to making.
This is one of the key components in the system, do you really want to use a cheap poor quality pattern part, or one from a scrap yard with 100,000+ miles use ?.!!!

This kit will Take the 'Ford Generation 1' Ford Coil Packs, which are used often used with a EDIS Module, the later VW Audi Coil Packs will NOT fit this kit, but they will with the addition of our Coil adapter plates, and that kit is listed below.

'V Belt' Twin Coil Pack Bracket Upgrade Adapter Plates Kit

As you may have read - we specialise with our Kits with the Ford G1 Coil Packs.

We like these due to the fact they will run under water. However, we have been asked by numerous customers to make our
Coil Pack Bracket Kits to take the Later Coil Units sometimes used in MS2 and MS3 applications which is common on modern
VWs Audi Skodas etc P/Ns : 032905106E 032905106B.

We have now made our new 'Adapter Plate Kits' for these to now be used on ALL of our existing Range of the various 'EDIS'
Coil Pack Kits. Note, these are a ADD ON Kit to the Coil Pack Bracket Kits themselves should you wish to convert.

Listed below are the Complete Coil Pack mounting kits complete with the VAG adapter plates etc for mounting 2 x Coils to a V Belt
engine using VAG Coil packs mentioned above.

The Kit comes with 2 x adapter plates, Tower Spacers bolts washer etc etc etc part no's being (NOT Supplied in Kits)

FULL V Belt Trigger Wheel, VR Sensor, Bracket, Twin Coil Pack, VR Sensor Kit For VAG Installs.

Specifically designed for the 'V' Belt V8 Engine types listed in this section, the contents are exactly as in the previous listing above - but with the addition of a Pair of our CNC Coil pack adapter kit plates

The later VW / Audi Coil Packs are a common unit accross many modern cars including VWs Audi Skodas etc

P/Ns : 032905106E 032905106B and other variants - but coils can be seen in the picture opposite.

So, in this kit you get all of the parts in the previous Kit listing PLUS we have our CNC 'Adapter Plate Kits' allowing these later VW Audi coils to now be used.
The 2 x adapter plates come complete with Tower Spacers, bolts washers etc.

So, Just to be clear - This Kit is designed to take the later VW Audi Coil Packs, and has all the contents in the previous Kit listed above PLUS 2 x CNC cut Adapter Plate kits

** This Kit is Supplied in all our MS1X and MS2X Kits **

Refurbished V Belt type Dinky Dizzy

On 'V Belt' Rover V8s, although the Distributor is no longer used when Megasquirted, the distributor is still required as it is needed to drive the engines oil pump. However, for serious off road use the old Distributor represents a significant danger for water entry. This replacement unit takes care of both issues. Sealed & now Waterproof, these come modified as in the picture opposite, complete with a fixed Machined Aluminium Top and even a new Genuine LR Distributor 'O' ring for sealing. Available either 'Outright' at £158, or, if a Unit is given in exchange £110 The Exchange unit MUST be a like for like variant but it doesn't need to be in working order. (These are NOT supplied in our Standard Kits and are an Optional Extra.)

Range Rover OEM High Pressure Fuel pump

If you are moving to EFI From Carbs, or just need a new decent OEM High Pressure Fuelling pump that won't break the bank ? Then this is a good choice. Brand New, OEM (early) Range Rover Classic - so made for the V8 EFI systems - works perfectly with all Hotwire fuel rail PRVs !. Good enough and man enough to power my Modified %.2 Rover V8 !. Chosen for being robust relaible, 2 wire connection and more than man enough - and cheap !. Easily fitted to most fuel tanks, Length by changing rubber hose, shorten by shortening steel tube !. Comes complete with gasket. Easy to fit to most tanks, as its a simple hole to cut, then fix through the top mount with 5 screws or nutserts. This fits the same holes as the Carb Low pressure pumps so almost a straight swap ! NOTE : This NOT part of the standard Kit and is an Optional Extra

V Belt' PWM Control Kit Pre Loved Genuine Bosch Controller with Mounting Bracket Kit

We have managed to source a number of good used genuine Bosch units (the pattern ones are dire and die in weeks !).
So, whilst these might be used - the Genuine Bosch Units are really well made, we don't buy these in new as they are over £190 + VAT !!.

PWM control is in simple terms a 'Cold Start' / 'Auto choke' facility and also helps stabilise tickover.
We can send you the exact changes you need to add to your ECU should you not have them, then connect it up and it will work straight away.
It is also actually programmable, so you can fine tune your tickover control and the cold start settings to suit you and your engine.
The PWM Kits are again Engine Specific, this one is designed for the 3.5 / 3.9 / 4.2 'V' Belt Engines.

The Kit comes complete with new hoses, a conversion 'Bung' for the 'Stepper Motor' hole, and a PWM Control unit.
Whilst not essential to run MS (many racers just don't bother with it), it really is however a 'Nice to have' and makes for a
more civilised engine both in starting from cold and helping to give a 'rock-solid' tickover.)

A CNC laser cut & folded Deep Passivated Mounting Bracket mounts on the rear cylinder heads existing holes (See picture).

Contact us if your 'V Belt' engine does NOT have a 'Stepper motor' aluminium mounting bolted on the rear face of your plenum,
we can sort out a solution !

A Very popular optional extra on Megasquirt installs if you haven't got one of these get one - it makes a HUGE difference !

** This Kit is Supplied in all our MS1X and MS2X Kits **

DIY V8 VAG / Audi V8 Ignition Coil leads ENDS ONLY Kit for Coil Packs

This Kit is for for just the 8 x end terminals (2 parts, Silicone boot, and terminal x 8) as a Kit to finish, or convert your own leads.

We can also supply (see listing below) a more complete Kit, with new Red or Blue lead, and Ignition Terminals and boots as a complete kit.

Choice is yours !!
Full Instructions Included.

THIS KIT IS FOR THE LATER COIL set up using VW / AUDI Coil Packs

** This Kit is Supplied in all our MS1X and MS2X Kits **

DIY Full V8 Ignition Lead Set - This kit is for Later VW/Audi Coil Packs

High Quality and Good Condition Ignition Leads are key to any V8 running smoothly, more so when your engine is either covered with or going under deep water.

This kit allows you to build up a set of Ultra-High quality leads at sensible cost.
Double Insulated Leads, Stainless Steel Terminals for both Coil and Plug ends keep corrosion at bay.
Complete with new Silicone Boots and Hoods.

Full Instructions Included (These are NOT supplied in our Standard Kits and are an Optional Extra.)

THIS KIT IS FOR THE LATER VW / AUDI type coil packs

Megasquirt V8s Range of 'AFM' Tubes which take MAT Sensor

Listed below are our range of 4 x AFM Tubes, all of which take our MAT - 'Manifold Air Temperature' sensors for Megasquirt systems.

One of the design challenges we wanted to achieve was to get rid of the massive restriction in air flow that the standard factory 'Hotwire AFM' achieved so well.

If you look at the picture opposite you will see that there is a huge change now in the ID of our tubes which remove this restriction
meaning more air to the engine, which if you combine with the better stronger Spark, and Megasquirts 'mapable fuelling' means - MORE power !.

These are all available as part of our standard kits - with the ability to choose whichever AFM suits your engine bay best, or purchase here on there own.

Air Flow Meter Tube Stand Alone version

We now do 4 Models of the 'Megasquirt V8 AFM (Air Flow Meter) Replacement Units', all have been plated in a Deep Passivate finish.

The 1st is this complete replacement unit, and is more suited to those who really need the absolute confidence of having a more waterproof solution.

This Model completely replaces the original AFM Assembly which can then be sold. This is basically the same length overall as the unit removed keeping life simple !.

It is designed to replace the AFM where currently fitted, and is secured by 2 Hoses – 1 Hose between Plenum and the Unit,
the other between the unit and Air Filter Housing + Snorkel. The 'MAT' Sensors supplied by us are a direct fitment into this assembly.

These are all available as part of our standard kits - with the ability to choose whichever AFM suits your engine bay best, or purchase here on there own.

Air Flow Meter tube the Le Stubby Version

The 2nd option of our AFM tubes is the 'Le Stubby' Unit

These are as a result of being asked for something very very short where space is at a absolute premium.
So, these are just 70mm long including being flared both ends. The actual 'Mounting Boss' for the Sensor is 20mm,
so, if you add say a hose and have it 25mm inserted into each end, then in effect the unit takes up just 20mm !.

Deep Passivate finished, and really good for those engine bays like mine - that have 'Aaaargh ...bugger all room' problem .

These are all available as part of our standard kits - with the ability to choose whichever AFM suits your engine bay best, or purchase here on there own.

Air Flow Meter tube the Le Stubby Version with Port Inlet Pipe

The 3rd option is the 'Stubby Unit' - But with a 'PWM Port Take Off'

These units are used where there is a need to run a PWM / IAC unit which is being used where Stepper Motors are either not present on system,
or stepper unit can't be run and in a Deep Passivate finish.

Again, having been asked for something very very short where space is a premium, we have these which are the same + PWM Port on side for the PWM system.
Just 70mm long flared both ends and as in the picture with the Port take off TIG welded in place.

These are all available as part of our standard kits - with the ability to choose whichever AFM suits your engine bay best, or purchase here on there own.

Air Flow Meter tube which uses part of a 3.9 AFM Unit

The last option is the Model shown opposite.

This unit uses the end part of an existing 3.9 Hotwire AFM Assmebly which bolts to the end of the new replacement AFM flange with suitable sealer (LR STC50550 is recomended).
This reassembled unit then allows the standard V8 Air Filter Housing to be clipped back into place and maintains everything in the standard position within the engine bay.

However, this factory join from AFM to Air Filter Box is sealed with just 2 x O rings, and for deep water wading this factory seal can fail, hence why in competition
the complete replacement unit is more often one of the other units we do , but for a road based motor this is a popular and neat under bonnet solution.

Finished in Deep Passivate plating all available as part of our standard kits - with the ability to choose whichever AFM suits your engine bay best, or purchase here on there own