replacement connector for DB37

[Vanhoe]

Hello

I was wondering that anybody has found a better connector or a better connector housing on the DB 37
for MS board.
I'm not so found on this type for competition use and every time a take the connector in my hands I can't seem te be pleased
with it. For internal use ok but I would place the board in a larger box and use beter external connectors
military stuf for example

[kjones6039]

Hello

I was wondering that anybody has found a better connector or a better connector housing on the DB 37
for MS board.
I'm not so found on this type for competition use and every time a take the connector in my hands I can't seem te be pleased
with it. For internal use ok but I would place the board in a larger box and use beter external connectors
military stuf for example

This has been discussed many times here and there are about as many alternatives as there are posts on the subject. FWIW, I have used the same connector on my race car for ~7 years without a connector related failure. Of the solutions I have seen here on the forum, I would opt to put the MS into my choice of oem cases and wire it directly from the board to the case connector. If you search the forum you will find many other solutions!

Ken

[jsmcortina]

Hello

I was wondering that anybody has found a better connector or a better connector housing on the DB 37
for MS board.

Try the Microsquirt. Better connector, smaller package AND cheaper.

James

[racingmini_mtl]

Hello

I was wondering that anybody has found a better connector or a better connector housing on the DB 37
for MS board.

Try the Microsquirt. Better connector, smaller package AND cheaper.

James

Makes sure that fits your needs though because there are fewer I/Os and you can't modify it or add circuits. So some of the extra features are not available.

Jean

[Vanhoe]

I was looking already for that microsquirt

Most of the time on 4 cilinder engines I'm using only VR and TPS wasted spark.
When using high imp injectors and dis coil with internal driver it should do fine.

On the other side I have my MS 1 sitting here an would like to use it with better connector.

Ivan

[DaveEFI]

To change the connector on the PCB is fraught with danger. The danger of damaging the PCB when you remove the old one. And that PCB is specifically made for that connector - to use a different one will involve tails from it to the PCB. Adding another possible source of faults.

If you don't like the supplied shell for the harness connector, there are many alternatives from a variety of suppliers like DigiKey.

The D connector is used extensively in industry and broadcasting. Where cost isn't a factor. But performance is. True it isn't splash proof - but then neither is an MS1 case. If you really need a splash proof unit, you'll need to pay more than an MS1 costs.

[Vanhoe]

I would already be happy with a better shell for the connector
Can you show me an example please of those stronger ones?

Thanks

On the other hand I was thinking on putting the MS board in a larger housing and
using the DB 37 connector as internal one and wiring to a better external connector
or multiple connectors to seperate power feed and sensor signals.

[Hey_Allen]

I'm working on using an Ampseal connector much like the Microsquirt uses, but pigtailing from my MS2 over to it.

Currently thinking of putting it in a slightly larger enclosure and trying my luck in the engine bay, but Im not sure that I want to dare the gremlins of EMI to play with me quite that boldly.

[knightrous]

I'd be happy with a good old Tyco MultiLock connector like a lot of factory ECU's use and what DIYAuto offer for the DIYPNP. A lot of them break down into seperate plug sizes which would be good for splitting your wiring into dedicated groups, one for I/O, one for Injectors/Spark, one for Power/Grounds, one for accessories.