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Old 31-12-2012, 09:24 AM
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Default Cosworth wasted spark ignition any good??

I've been looking into fitting one of Motorsport developments wasted spark ignition kits to my cosworth powered mk1 escort, just wanted to know people's opinion on the conversion and what difference it made.Thanks and happy new year.
Old 31-12-2012, 09:27 AM
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One of the best mod's ive done. My car has never missed a beat since fitting it and revs so much more smoother. You running L8 ecu??
Old 31-12-2012, 09:29 AM
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No running L6.
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Gets rid of unreliable dizzy and makes engine run a lot more smoother
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Originally Posted by mk1cossie
No running L6.
Need L8 for wasted spark.
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I've had it mine nearly 3 years now and I highly recommend it.
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Originally Posted by kosienutter
Need L8 for wasted spark.
Not true
I've fitted it to l6 and I'm sure it works with all level ecu's

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Originally Posted by whizzisat114
Not true
I've fitted it to l6 and I'm sure it works with all level ecu's
Correct

http://www.motorsport-developments.c...stedspark.html

Rich
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Originally Posted by whizzisat114
Not true
I've fitted it to l6 and I'm sure it works with all level ecu's
I stand corrected lol. Was the anti lag, launch control and closed loop thats l8, p8 only lol.
Silly me.

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Old 31-12-2012, 10:41 AM
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Had it fitted for years and wouldn't have another Cossie without it fitted
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Sounds good to me then another late Xmas present to myself, thanks
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Is it easy to fit, I'm a mechanic by trade.
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Originally Posted by mk1cossie
Is it easy to fit, I'm a mechanic by trade.
Piss easy mate
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Originally Posted by whizzisat114
Not true
I've fitted it to l6 and I'm sure it works with all level ecu's
Correct, and in the case of the P8 it just needs the appropiate software calibration.

Martin
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Tell you what, as a new year gift, send me the ECU and i will fit your driver for free.

Saving you £35.00

The rest is plug and play.

Dont say i don't give you guys anything
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Originally Posted by James @ M Developments.
Tell you what, as a new year gift, send me the ECU and i will fit your driver for free.

Saving you £35.00

The rest is plug and play.

Dont say i don't give you guys anything

Top man

best mod for ANY cossie
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Originally Posted by James @ M Developments.
Tell you what, as a new year gift, send me the ECU and i will fit your driver for free.

Saving you £35.00

The rest is plug and play.

Dont say i don't give you guys anything
Excellent service as usual
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Thank you very much thats very nice of you,I will be on the phone ordering this week, Thanks again Phil.
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