Originally Posted by
20/20 vision
well the distibutor system is not suitable for 30 psi boost for 500hp and to make the L8 run wasted spark costs £300 in bits and pieces and you still have a coil pack set up with HT leads which isn't as good as COPs. most modern ecu's can run COP's such as yaris ones directly and as regards the cost of mapping - you have that irrespective of what ecu you have. no brainer if you ask me at that power level.
When I did the last power upgrade on my 2wd Saff I fitted an L8 ECU with a wasted spark baby board, new engine, fans and Bosche 044 wiring looms, wasted spark ignition, Siemens 890cc injectors, T38 turbo with billet compressor and A&S Hart style inlet.Had a group A ported and polished head, BD10& BD12 cams, 200 wire rung block ,low comp pocketed pistons already. Running 2 bar of boost with a custom live mapped chip and it goes like a rocket with no problems so far.
Anyone that has been in my car are always suprised at how hard it goes and it may not be bang up to date but it puts a big smile on my face!!!