I have MS2 V3.0 going into a 1990 G60 Corrado. I wont be using the stock hall sensor/distributor because it is known to fail.
I do have the full EDIS package with the wheel, VR sensor, coil pack & ignition. I also have a normal Accel coil from when I had the stock VW ignition running.
What I need to know is what will perform better: The direct coil control or the EDIS ignition control. Having better performance and control is more important to me than having a simpler package. With direct coil control I still need the distributor so the spark goes to the right cylinder, correct?
What's better: MS2 w/ full EDIS or direct coil control.
Moderators: jsmcortina, muythaibxr
It depends on how bad you want "Spark Cut Rev Control"
(as opposed to Spark Retard Rev control)
and "Spark Cut Acceleration Control" (traction control)
Aside from these 2 items there is no difference in performance .
Personally , I would go with the EDIS Module ,
especially if you are new to MS .
Later , once you have things sorted out and working well ,
you can venture into other options .
It's a big chunk to bite off even if you do it the simplest way posible ,
but you have tons of good info on the MS website , read , read , read .
There is a way that you can control your EDIS Coil Pack directly with MS ,
it does require some hardware modifications to MS .
I don't recommend it .
You would be runing wires directly from the Coil Pack inside your MS ,
this is not a good idea and sometimes causes problems with
noise and spikes , making MS do strange things .
Controlling a single coil directly with MS also runs
the coil wires inside the box , same problems .
If you want to run a separate ignition amplifier like a MSD-6 ,
MS can easily do that too .
It's always best to use an external Ignition Module of some sort
no matter how you do it .
Running a Turbo ?
Go with the EDIS Module with a MSD EDIS controller ($400.oo)
serious spark power and no Dizzy hassles , simple setup .
You can also use MS with the 36-1 wheel to directly control
COP (coil on plug) ignition ,
the EDIS module can also control COP ,
this way you don't have the worries of setting up MS to
read the wheel directly (recomended) .
...................Jim
(as opposed to Spark Retard Rev control)
and "Spark Cut Acceleration Control" (traction control)
Aside from these 2 items there is no difference in performance .
Personally , I would go with the EDIS Module ,
especially if you are new to MS .
Later , once you have things sorted out and working well ,
you can venture into other options .
It's a big chunk to bite off even if you do it the simplest way posible ,
but you have tons of good info on the MS website , read , read , read .
There is a way that you can control your EDIS Coil Pack directly with MS ,
it does require some hardware modifications to MS .
I don't recommend it .
You would be runing wires directly from the Coil Pack inside your MS ,
this is not a good idea and sometimes causes problems with
noise and spikes , making MS do strange things .
Controlling a single coil directly with MS also runs
the coil wires inside the box , same problems .
If you want to run a separate ignition amplifier like a MSD-6 ,
MS can easily do that too .
It's always best to use an external Ignition Module of some sort
no matter how you do it .
Running a Turbo ?
Go with the EDIS Module with a MSD EDIS controller ($400.oo)
serious spark power and no Dizzy hassles , simple setup .
You can also use MS with the 36-1 wheel to directly control
COP (coil on plug) ignition ,
the EDIS module can also control COP ,
this way you don't have the worries of setting up MS to
read the wheel directly (recomended) .
...................Jim
'95 GM 4.3 Vortec V-6
Single Plane Intake w/ported GM Throttle Body
Ported Heads , stock roller cam retarded 8 degrees
MS-II 2.6 , V-3 board , MT 3.0
EDIS ignition , Innovate WB 02
250hp , 28mpg @60mph in a 2 ton wagon
Single Plane Intake w/ported GM Throttle Body
Ported Heads , stock roller cam retarded 8 degrees
MS-II 2.6 , V-3 board , MT 3.0
EDIS ignition , Innovate WB 02
250hp , 28mpg @60mph in a 2 ton wagon