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Converting from the VAM to the MAP Sensor will change your vehicle's tuning to what's known as Speed Density tuning, which uses engine RPM and manifold air pressure to determine operational values. Using this REQUIRES a specific tune from SSSQUID and cannot be used on standard software. | Converting from the VAM to the MAP Sensor will change your vehicle's tuning to what's known as Speed Density tuning, which uses engine RPM and manifold air pressure to determine operational values. Using this REQUIRES a specific tune from SSSQUID and cannot be used on standard software. | ||
You can find the kit for purchase [https://sssquid.com/v3 HERE] | You can find the kit for purchase [https://www.sssquid.com/v3/ssshop/sssick-kit-base/ HERE] | ||
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At the moment the kit is in pre-release format. What this means is that it uses 3D-printed components along with early software and hardware. While it works perfectly well for most applications, there may be small bugs or glitches we are still working on. Please keep this in mind and [https://sssquid.com/v3/contact CONTACT US] with any issues or bugs you encounter and we will fix them as quickly as possible. | At the moment the kit is in pre-release format. What this means is that it uses 3D-printed components along with early software and hardware. While it works perfectly well for most applications, there may be small bugs or glitches we are still working on. Please keep this in mind and [https://sssquid.com/v3/contact CONTACT US] with any issues or bugs you encounter and we will fix them as quickly as possible. | ||
You can find the kit for purchase [https://sssquid.com/v3/ssshop/ | You can find the kit for purchase [https://www.sssquid.com/v3/ssshop/sssick-kit-base/ HERE] | ||
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The SSSICK has an LED that displays operation and errors | The SSSICK has an LED that displays operation and errors. It also has active microcontroller-monitored internal error checking that can output specific codes to our logging and tuning software "Buoy" for diagnostics. It can be fully tuned and programmed for a variety of sensors, as well as offering an extensively tunable list of options such as: filtering, linearly interpolated manual airflow corrections, dynamic short-term and long-term corrections, programmable external component triggers (for NOx, water injection, or similar), and more. | ||
Read more about this on the [[SSSICK/User Manual|USER MANUAL]] page! | Read more about this on the [[SSSICK/User Manual|USER MANUAL]] page! | ||
Revision as of 08:25, 19 April 2023
Introduction
The SSSICK (SSSQUID Input Conversion Kit), previously known as the SSSMCK (SSSQUID MAF Conversion Kit), is the first and only retail-level kit that not only properly reads and filters a MAF signal for use with a stock ECU and tune, but also allows live data-logging with our Buoy application.
You may noticed that some pages still refer to it as "SSSMCK". While we are working to replace all instances with "SSSICK", please do not worry if an instruction says "SSSMCK". If a link stops working, please check the URL for SSSMCK and replace it with SSSICK.
It is plug-and-play and can directly replace the stock VAM. The kit can properly convert a variety of different MAF signals into a signal a stock ECU can process. What this means is that this kit does NOT require a special tune to work. However, when using the Variable TPS or MAP Sensor add-ons, a retune is almost always required.
This kit is designed to work with the BMW M20, M30, M40, M42, and S14 engines. However, due to a lack of availability, the kit only comes with a connection for M20/M30 engines. For use with M40/42 and S14 engines, there is some custom wiring required (cutting, splicing, and soldering). Please contact us for more information!
At the moment, the SSSICK does require the purchase of a MAF (if using it in MAF mode); a TPS is required for TPS mode; vacuum tubing is required for the MAP adapter. There are multiple plug-and-play adapters that can used with the SSSICK base kit, such as MAF, MAP, and TPS. Why is it not all-in-on? Because it is designed to handle a variety of different sensors as well as additional add-ons such as the Variable TPS kit or the MAP Sensor kit. MAFs are by-far the most common and most reliable choice, and are the only sensors that can be used on a stock, un-tuned ECU.
Converting from the VAM to the MAP Sensor will change your vehicle's tuning to what's known as Alpha-N tuning, which uses engine RPM and throttle position to determine operational values. Using this REQUIRES a specific tune from SSSQUID and cannot be used on standard software.
Converting from the VAM to the MAP Sensor will change your vehicle's tuning to what's known as Speed Density tuning, which uses engine RPM and manifold air pressure to determine operational values. Using this REQUIRES a specific tune from SSSQUID and cannot be used on standard software.
You can find the kit for purchase HERE
Hardware
At the moment the kit is in pre-release format. What this means is that it uses 3D-printed components along with early software and hardware. While it works perfectly well for most applications, there may be small bugs or glitches we are still working on. Please keep this in mind and CONTACT US with any issues or bugs you encounter and we will fix them as quickly as possible.
You can find the kit for purchase HERE
Software
The software used to control the SSSICK is an all-in-one data-logging and flashing tool called Buoy. You can read more about it here: BUOY
Installation
Installation instructions can be viewed on the INSTALLATION page!
Operation
The SSSICK has an LED that displays operation and errors. It also has active microcontroller-monitored internal error checking that can output specific codes to our logging and tuning software "Buoy" for diagnostics. It can be fully tuned and programmed for a variety of sensors, as well as offering an extensively tunable list of options such as: filtering, linearly interpolated manual airflow corrections, dynamic short-term and long-term corrections, programmable external component triggers (for NOx, water injection, or similar), and more.
Read more about this on the USER MANUAL page!
Selecting a Sensor
MAF
It's recommended to choose a MAF that supports 20-30% more power than your vehicle produces. It's generally not recommended to choose a MAF that is rated for over 50% more than your vehicle produces. So if your engine outputs 200 hp, you would choose a MAF that is rated for at least 240 hp, but no more than 300 hp. Of course you can always use a higher rated sensor, but it does reduce the reading resolution, so sizing your sensor correctly can produce a much smoother and more reliable engine than over-sizing.
MAP
When selecting a Manifold Air Pressure (MAP) sensor, it's a very similar process to selecting a MAF: it's recommended to choose a sensor that supports at least 15% more pressure than your F/I setup will produce, but no more than 80% more. So if your setup produces an absolute manifold pressure of 1.65 bar/24 PSI, you would select the 2.5 bar/36.5 PSI sensor.
TPS
The kit supports just about any variable TPS. You can calibrate and program your TPS from within Buoy. The most popular TPS is the M50 variable TPS.
Supported Sensors
Please expect this list to grow as we develop the kit further. If you have a specific sensor you would like to use and do not see it listed, please send us a message and we'll try our best to add it to our supported sensor list.
Please note! "Supported power Hp" are just estimates and vary drastically depending on a number of factors such as engine efficiency and induction type.
Input
Part number (diameter, supported power hp)
- 0280002421 (92 mm 460 hp)
- 0280213011 (76 mm, 220 hp)
- 0280217007 (see #Custom Housing)
- 0280217107 (70 mm, 225 hp)
- 0280217114 (70 mm, 200 hp)
- 0280217120 (70 mm, 225 hp)
- 0280217124 (70 mm, 270 hp)
- 0280217502 (76 mm, 235 hp)
- 0280217519 (80 mm, 225 hp)
- 0280217531 (80 mm, 240 hp)
- 0280217533 (*)
- 0280217800 (92 mm, 300 hp)
- 0280217801 (96 mm, 400 hp)
- 0280217803 (92 mm, 300 hp)
- 0280217806 (92 mm, 300 hp)
- 0280217814 (92 mm, 280 hp)
- 0280218002 (70 mm, 210 hp)
- 0280218003 (70 mm, 210 hp)
- 0280218007 (*)
- 0280218008 (86 mm, 330 hp)
- 0280218012 (* 80 mm)
- 0280218017 (80 mm, 245 hp)
- 0280218019 (70 mm, 180 hp)
- 0280218045 (*) (76 mm)
- 0280218063 (70 mm, 280 hp)
- 0280218067 (76 mm, 415 hp)
- 0280218069 (92 mm, 450 hp)
- 0280218083 (76 mm, 415 hp)
- 0280218087 (80 mm, 330 hp)
- 0280218089 (86 mm, 430 hp)
- 0280218108 (*) (80 mm)
- 0280218113 (70 mm, 185 hp)
- 0280218119 (* 60 mm, 175 hp)
- 0280218176 (* 86 mm, 215 hp)
- 22680AA160 (see #Custom Housing)
- 22680AA310 (see #Custom Housing)
- 22680AA380 (see #Custom Housing)
- 22680AA410 (see #Custom Housing)
- 281002Y100 (70 mm 185 hp)
- 5WK9-624 (70 mm)
- 2.5 Bar MAP Module
- 4.0 Bar MAP Module
- Variable TPS Module
(*) will be supported soon
Custom Housing
Some sensors are generally bought alone and installed in custom pipe housing because their OE mounting is directly in a filter box or something that can't easily be used, such as with many Subaru or Mitsubishi MAFs. In these cases, sensor housing size can be different based on what you're using. We try to provide settings for a few sensor housing sizes, but we can always provide something specific by request.
Output
- 0280202025
- 0280202064
- 0280202082
- 0280202083
- 0280202091
- 0280202130
- 0280202134
- 0280202203
- 0280203027
- 0280203028