Response from electromotive

[Richard Hoffman]

here it is!

BTW the AEM race system is supposedly able to run 5-cylinder motors :) it
will handle a 10 cyl. for sure :)  so maybe I could run 2 sets of injectors
and 2 coil packs per cylinder :)




>From: "TEC Info" <tecinfo at electromotive-inc.com>
>To: "Richard Hoffman" <billzcat1 at hotmail.com>
>Subject: RE: Tec III system
>Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2002 09:41:31 -0500
>
>I know a bunch of people including myself that would love a system as well.
>Without going into boring details... remember this:
>How many TDC events per revolution on a 3... answ=3D3... this is a prime #
>and
>hence works a little differently
>						  a 4.... answ=3D2
>						  a 6....    =3D3
>How						  an 8...    =3D4 (essentially two 4's at 90degrees)
>						and 12's are essentially two 6's at 60 degrees)
>and a 5?........................................=3D5
>that's a different TDC for each cylinder every 72 degrees.
>there's more to the circuitry here than meets the eye.  Stay tuned, when we
>decide on which approach to take we will make the most advanced 5 cylinder
>Engine Management in the Aftermarket. 10's are based on this cylinder event
>as well... however all the vipers are odd=3Dfire requiring even more smoke
>and
>mirrors to work right... So we'll let you know when we're ready to do it
>right.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Richard Hoffman [mailto:billzcat1 at hotmail.com]
>Sent: Friday, January 25, 2002 12:51 AM
>To: tecinfo at electromotive-inc.com
>Subject: Tec III system
>
>
>Dear Electromotive,
>I had a few questions regarding your new TecIII system.
>Just to confirm - the new TecIII system will run 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 cylinder
>motors.  Why did this system get developed without support for a 5 cylinder
>motor?????
>I know a great number of Audi, VW, Volvo, Saab, and Fiat enthusiasts that
>are disappointed in the aftermarket engine management systems of today.  I
>would suggest doing some MARKET RESEARCH before developing a system that
>could run my lawnmower, my GEO METRO, and not my Audi sports coupe.
>I realize there is a lot of work required to engineer an engine management
>system.  You must realize that there is a demand and that development costs
>would not be wasted.
>Thank you for a wonderful product!  I will certainly appreciate the 47hp
>Honda lawnmower I can develop with your help.
>
>Sincerely,
>Richard Hoffman
>
>
>
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