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by dave9469
Sun Jun 06, 2010 10:53 pm
Forum: Future Upgrades
Topic: Ignition system with repetitive sparks
Replies: 26
Views: 51156

Hi All, looking over the firmware code it seems that it would be pretty easy to accommodate the pulse lengthening required to activate multiple spark discharge as outlined in the EDIS specification. What it will look from the user's point of view is that you would have an additional option in the i...
by dave9469
Sun Aug 16, 2009 12:21 pm
Forum: Operation
Topic: timing off (pops, etc) - ideas on this map? (pics)
Replies: 41
Views: 25382

Hi Paul A number of things spring to mind, first the bins need setting up. On a normally aspirated engine you will not get over 100 Kpa. This is atmospheric pressure at startup. We need to understand where your vacuum take of is because I'd expect a figure a little lower than 70 at tickover with clo...
by dave9469
Sun Aug 16, 2009 12:09 pm
Forum: Installation
Topic: EDIS connections....
Replies: 10
Views: 10119

If you use the diagram on the EDIS technical info page http://www.autosportlabs.net/Ford_EDIS_ ... nformation you'll be able to work it out.

Looking at the EDIS module in the diagram with the plug to to top pin 1 is at the left hand side.

Hope this helps.
by dave9469
Sat Aug 01, 2009 8:59 pm
Forum: Operation
Topic: Timing sensor and rolling road
Replies: 3
Views: 3736

-4 is right

To prove that on my car I put 10 in the first few rows of the ignition table so with your offset, the timing light should show a steady 10 advanced.
by dave9469
Tue Jul 21, 2009 7:18 pm
Forum: Future Upgrades
Topic: V3.3.0 firmware / configuration software - for V3 hardware
Replies: 90
Views: 213431

Hi Brent Thanks for the update, hope you're not too bruised from the prodding. I've flashed the new firmware and installed the new software today and all looks OK on my limited setup (rpm advance only and no aux input) When I tried writing the global configuration I did get a coms time out error but...
by dave9469
Sun Jul 19, 2009 1:27 pm
Forum: Installation
Topic: Screened cable ?
Replies: 9
Views: 9314

EDIS-4 and EDIS-8 use different connectors. They are different connectors, it's shape, but the pins are the same. I was suggesting you take the pins out of the EDIS4 plug and put them into the EDIS8 plug. This way you nealy have a complete loom with screened cable and grounds etc. You only need to ...
by dave9469
Fri Jul 17, 2009 1:03 pm
Forum: Installation
Topic: Screened cable ?
Replies: 9
Views: 9314

Unfortunately EDIS-8 modules are a little difficult to come by in the UK so I had to make do with the pigtails it came with The UK EDIS4 loom would still be of use for you with your EDIS8 setup. You can remove the pins from the EDIS4 plug and put them in the corresponding EDIS8 plug location. This ...
by dave9469
Thu Jul 16, 2009 8:42 am
Forum: Installation
Topic: Screened cable ?
Replies: 9
Views: 9314

what I did with my two installations is spend a little more time at the scrap yard and take the whole section of the EDIS wiring loom. All you need to do then is plug it all into your car , connect the pip and saw wires and the power. Everything is as Ford made it, all screens attached etc.
by dave9469
Fri Jul 03, 2009 1:08 pm
Forum: Operation
Topic: Older Smiths Tachs etc not working Solution Found :-)
Replies: 8
Views: 7228

Steve

I think this is the diagram Josh made but I don't know if there have been any updates to it, it says it's version 2.

If you use it let me know because I'm intending using a smiths gauge from a scimitar.

Dave
by dave9469
Fri Jun 26, 2009 8:00 pm
Forum: Q&A
Topic: Straight 6 vs even or oddfire V6.
Replies: 5
Views: 5936

That's what I've got on my ancient TR6 (EDIS6 & coil pack) and it works a treat.
by dave9469
Thu Jun 25, 2009 8:12 pm
Forum: Q&A
Topic: Straight 6 vs even or oddfire V6.
Replies: 5
Views: 5936

if you want to use this odd fire cut down V8 then you should consider using a V8 setup with 2 coil packs and not using 2 of the outputs.
by dave9469
Thu Jun 18, 2009 8:31 pm
Forum: Ignition Map Library
Topic: How to write a MAP
Replies: 4
Views: 11577

So would I be correct in stating that in basic terms more load equals less advance? Correct. Just remember when you have heard pinking, it's always been at high loads, usually low revs. Basically you want complete burn and maximum cylinder pressure as the crank has just gone through TDC and the pre...
by dave9469
Wed Jun 17, 2009 9:21 pm
Forum: Ignition Map Library
Topic: How to write a MAP
Replies: 4
Views: 11577

Hi Ryan Here is an extract from Dave Andrews web site which I have found very useful. It is based on a distributer setup but translates well to the megajolt setup. In brief the document describes how fast the fuel burns and this burn time alters with RPM and load so the point at which the spark is n...
by dave9469
Sun Jun 14, 2009 2:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thunder Races
Replies: 12
Views: 13934

Just incase people have missed this, top gear returns in the UK for a new series next Sunday (21st June)
by dave9469
Sat Jun 13, 2009 8:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thunder Races
Replies: 12
Views: 13934

Have you had the top gear USA special broadcasted yet, what do you think to the British humor in it?