Not a huge amount of visible progress for the day’s work, but I've made the decision to try to get the VK56 running on an engine test stand with the standalone ECU.
I spent practically the whole session just removing unnecessary bits and pieces off the motor, then measuring and documenting what little pieces I need to get to allow it to run. Hoses, clamps, bolts, belts, etc.
I did put the stock inline-6 L28 + automatic transmission for sale on CL. If anybody here is interested, it has 127k miles, a leaky headgasket, and maybe a cracked head? Some sales pitch…
I won't be running power steering off the crank (if at all), nor a/c, nor a fan pulley, so I measured for a serpentine belt to run on the new pulley configuration for the test stand. I will have an alternator, but not for the test stand, so that was left out of the measurement. Just the crank, water pump, and tensioner. Short belt.
I'm going to try the Walmart (!) engine test stand to start. I'll have to fab up some sort of engine mount adapter, but I won't do that until the stand is together.
It's proving more difficult than I'd hoped to get an ECU ordered. After much research, consultation, and deliberation, I’ve decided to go with an AEM Infinity 708. It’s a pretty modern offering that has some nice features I really like at a reasonable price (at least compared to MoTec).
For purchasing, I want to use a local shop / AEM dealer, but when I call to get a quote, they always ask what car it's for. The conversation sort of degrades into them not being terribly interested in supporting this particular project because nobody has ever worked with this engine and they'll call me back. Which they don't.
If I can't get someone interested enough to help me even put together a quote, I'll just order from Amazon or something? Then I’ll really be on my own.
Thanks for reading!
damen
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