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Old 08-01-2013, 06:26 AM
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i have a 350+bhp saff, just wondering is there any down side to doing a wasted spark conversion,roughly how much it cost to get it done please?
Old 08-01-2013, 07:05 AM
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If you cann do it DIY its Ł400 for the kit, otherwise drive it up and drive home with it fitted for Ł500,

Well worth while doing it to any cosworth imo.
Old 08-01-2013, 09:02 AM
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Wouldn't have a Cossie without it tbh
Old 08-01-2013, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by KSA-Cossie
Wouldn't have a Cossie without it tbh


Same here... My car idles and drives miles better with it IMO
Old 08-01-2013, 12:43 PM
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Does the wasted spark with a level 6 ecu or does it have to be a level 8?
Old 08-01-2013, 12:45 PM
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Will work with any Cosworth weber ECU

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Old 08-01-2013, 01:05 PM
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It's worth every penny! Car runs so much smoother and more stable! On idle, in town or on WOT faultless!
Old 08-01-2013, 01:09 PM
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Cheers James, good to know I can swap it over to my new car then.
Old 08-01-2013, 03:33 PM
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nice one lads, looks like thats the next mod then
Old 08-01-2013, 07:37 PM
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Needs remapp after conversion? Or just mod är drive away as usual?

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Old 08-01-2013, 07:48 PM
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No remapping needed mate, just fit and forget
Old 08-01-2013, 07:52 PM
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what are the advantages of this conversion? i dont really understand how it works/is an improvement?
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Well worth fitting. My car runs so much smoother.

It's basically a modern car style ignition system, gives a stronger spark and fires on 2 spark plugs at a time instead of 1-3-2-4 or what ever cossie's order of spark is, Gets rid of the need for a distributor.

Just fit as per instructions with the 2 pins through the grommet and making sure this (picture) is removed and the 2 wires going into it are put together.

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I fitted mine 5 years ago and never had an issue with that side of the car at all, never had to replace sensors, leads or coil pack
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Originally Posted by st220kyle
what are the advantages of this conversion? i dont really understand how it works/is an improvement?
The two main benefits are a stronger spark is delivered and you don't get voltage loss like you would with a dizzy, as the powered is delivered straight to where it's needed, i.e. the plugs.

You then don't get the chronic misfiring, nor need to run tiny plug gaps, which otherwise would be needed on higher power Cosworth's.

The dizzy IS still required for the phase sensor and also it can't simply be removed as it's part of the oil pump drive, so this needs machining work etc it can be removed and the sensor needs moving to the cam cover.

Martin
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