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I didn't have a whole lot of time today, but I did connect the MS, plug in the distributor, and check the trigger log while spinning it by hand. Looked...

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Everything under the hood is wired up and ready. I put a spade connector sticking out of the harness on the TFI's coil lead to run a jumper wire from

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I started wiring the car for the MS install. It really went quick as there are not a whole lot of things that need to be connected in order for this to...

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MS internal changes are done and I put the old mounting plate on it to mount it in the car. This is the same way I mounted the previous MS in this car....

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There are several ways to do this ignition stuff, but I have settled on:

• using the TFI distributor with the module in place
• using only the PIP signal

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Hooked it up to the stim and the computer today and it worked perfect. Then I updated the firmware to MS1/Extra. Again, it worked perfect.
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I built the Megasquirt today. It went well with no surprises. I might have time to test it on the stim tomorrow and then maybe to flash it to MSextra....

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For 5000 bucks you can build a ridiculously fun Fox.

1. Use Rockauto liberally. You can get really good deals on parts there.

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Um. Good info, but this topic is a skosh over 12 years old....

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Current line of thinking:

Pull PIP signal straight out of the hall sensor in the TFI distributor to feed the Megasquirt and use only 1 channel...

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The MS1 kit just arrived. This will be the third MS I've built. It will get the MS1extra code loaded in it and I will make the necessary changes to use...

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The piece I added actually ended up being larger than I originally intended. Once I cut it apart, I decide to position everything where it looked good...

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I feex. Fits perfect now.
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Bushings are in and they were just the ticket. I think I may still dent the tube just a skosh.

Also l am going to modify the tube a bit...

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The first drive revealed that, due to the fact that I have the engine in the rearmost mount slots, the driver's side tie rod rubs and hangs up on the...

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Ignition can make or break a turbo motor. With fuel you at least have afr to watch to see if it is really doing what is is supposed to be doing. Not...

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The more I think about using an MS for ignition, the more sense it makes. Being able to tune it/datalog it with my phone or Tuner Studio, have rev limit,...

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I've been looking at other ignition options. There's not a whole lot available for the budget minded diy'er. I did find one called the CB Performance...

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Jonathan and I drove it around the block a few times looking at gauges, and rolling into the throttle to get a feel for what it is doing. It is pretty...

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Start it up and do a burnout.

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