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A number of these links are just pages I found on the web while looking for stuff. The usual caveat applies, none of this stuff is mine so I can't guarentee its accuracy. My advice is if you find it interesting do a search for other pages like it and compare notes.

EFI pages

Megasquirt - A proven build it yourself EFI with very in depth tech info.
SDSEFI - Commercial aftermarket EFI with good tech page
Jenvey - Injection systems and components manufacturer and retailer
AEM - Advanced Engine Managment Systems (aka Wolf), an Australian manufacturer
Bosch - Home page of the giant Automotive Electrics company
UK Weber importer
PicoTech Auto Diagnostics - Manufacturer of PC based oscilloscopes with good tech pages and waveform library
ECUTEK - Aftermarket ECU
Jeffreys M16M - Homebrew EFI for Italian Motorcycles
DAI - data Acquisition systems and EFI tech info
Emerald - Aftermarket EFI
Autoshop101 - Automotive Tutorials
GSFAQs - BMW Motorcycle EFI info
Project Plato - EFI installation using an SDS system
D-Jetronic - Comprehensive analysis of Bosch's D-Jetronic system
OBD-Codes.com - OBD and OBDII code and info
PRJ.Penguin.com - OBDII protocol info
SKPang.co.uk - OBDII information and components
TroubleCodes.net - OBDII Faultcodes
Random Exploits - Reverse Engineering an Aprillia ECU and other stuff

Project specific:

dsPIC Bootloader
Noritake-Itron - Vacuum Fluorescent Displays
Suzuki Info Manuals, technical data etc..
Suzukitech.org - Suzuki technical information and manuals.

Useful Datasheets

Motorola AN2159 AN4006 Motorola

Semiconductor Manufacturers

Microchip
Motorola
National
Texas Instruments
ST Micro
Philips Semiconductors
International Rectifier
FTDI - USB Interfaces

Misc:

A guide to PCB track widths
PCB Design Information
PCB Design For Assembly
Thermistor Information
Info on fasteners and stuff


The DIN 72552 Standard - What those numbers on automotive electrics (ie Relays) mean
Automotive Design Resources
Gasoline FAQ - all about petrol/gasoline
Car Bibles - various automotive related information pages
DIY Narrow Band O2 Sensor
DIY Wide Band O2 Sensor
TechEdge Wide Band O2 Sensor
Society of Auto Engineers
Old Timer Ignition - Very basic ignition system intended for model aircraft
Resistance in igntion systems - 1945 report on the effects of resistor wires and plugs on ignition performance and life - Local Copy here
Diesel tacho - Clever digital tacho derived from alternator windings
Tony Foale Design - Tech Articles from renowned motorcycle chassis designer
PIC based DIS for a Suzuki SJ410
Information on Lucas mechanical fuel injection

Engine Tuning Links:

Engine Simulation Software - Buy the book
Tom Laffey
David Vizard on Camshaft Timing
David Vizard on Rod ratios and Exhausts (some broken links)
David Vizard on Valve Springs
Tech Articles on an M3 site
Some stuff on nottoofast.com
Some stuff on mercurycapri.com
hwww.pumaracing.co.uk
Stahl headers tech pages
www.pumaracing.co.uk
engine-builder.com lots of stuff if you search
Hot Rod magazine on ram tuning - Beware Pop Ups!
Tuning air cooled BMW twins
Gear ratio calculator

Suspension Tuning Links:

Afcoracing
Stock car Products
Whiteline Autos
The Ranger Station mainly Ranger specific but some general tech stuff

Brake Tuning Links:

Stoptech.com
SAE white papers
MP Brakes