The foundation for a 5.7 Swap

Joe Dokes said
Uhog,

I think your estimate for MS3 is a bit high unless your including the requisite fuel system as well. If you include the fuel system your estimate is spot on. The issue with MS is similar to a lot of projects the more you're willing to do yourself the more you're going to save. For example, if your putting a junk-yard hemi into your car, and have the factory harness you can save a fair amount by modifying the stock harness.

I also really liked the comparison given to you by Matt Cramer comparing MS and FAST. I think it clearly shows that even though MS is DIY, it is very feature complete.

Regards,

Joe Dokes

Joe -

Here's how I got there:

Here's my breakdown for $1800
640 Megasquirt
75 megasquirt wiring harness
75 3x wiring harness
300 coil drivers
375 cable driven throttle body with TPS
12 MAP
150 chrys 300 engine harness (from junkyard)
200 wideband O2
~1840

If you cut out the expensive coil drivers and the expensive throttle body, it's not so bad.

My plan is to attempt to modify a stock TB to cable driven - not sure if that will be successful. I'm going to the junkyard saturday to look for those bosch 211 coil drivers. Wish me luck, save a few bucks!