Spark 'booster' (PNP circuit)
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Spark 'booster' (PNP circuit)
The only coils I have seen that need a booster are vag. I think a good check is the signal to signal ground resistance. Over 500ohms it should be good with the std circuit.
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O.K. i understand.
is anyone has this circuit ready made for the Denso coils?
is anyone has this circuit ready made for the Denso coils?
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Is there a schematic avaliable for this? I really want to use the Ms3x outputs to drive my VAG COP's, with this module mounted externally.. but it doesn't seem like they are avaliable for purchase.
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Re: Spark 'booster' (PNP circuit)
Denso coils usually can work right off the MS3X spark otuputs.davcol wrote:O.K. i understand.
is anyone has this circuit ready made for the Denso coils?
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Denso cops from the sti and wrx do not work off the bat. (well all 8 of mine did not)
you need to do this or something similar.
you need to do this or something similar.
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Hi James i am trying to drive a quadspark with a nissan RB20 ECU. Sounds like your booster would be ideal. Id like to buy a couple of units. Im in Australia, can you work out a price for 2 units shipped to Adelaide , South Australia. Regards Peter
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Re: Spark 'booster' (PNP circuit)
I was thinking of the Toyota coils - Denso seems to make coils for everything, often with wildly different specs.tpsretard2 wrote:Denso cops from the sti and wrx do not work off the bat. (well all 8 of mine did not)
you need to do this or something similar.
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I can confirm that the Denso 4 pin pencil coils found on many toyota engines work just fine with standard MS3X ignition drivers. We have a car that has been running them for over 2 months and seeing 100 miles a day problem free.
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Re: Spark 'booster' (PNP circuit)
Is there any documentation of this in the mega manual with a schematic? Or do we have to buy it directly through James?
Re: Spark 'booster' (PNP circuit)
Same question...dsmcrzy wrote:Is there any documentation of this in the mega manual with a schematic? Or do we have to buy it directly through James?
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The boards are still for sale.
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I'd like to buy one of those kits with shipment to Sweden. Do you have a paypal account or how should the payment be made?Loose kit of parts w/o wires or regulator = £9 / $14.4
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I would like to purchase one as well. Do I contact James directly?
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Do contact me. I've been busy this week though, so haven't been replying to order PMs. I'll catch up over the weekend.
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Ok thanks James I have a PM in with you.
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Interested in one. Assembled with plastic case, regulator and wiring.
Shipped to Miami, US. You have PM.
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Shipped to Miami, US. You have PM.
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Hey... any chance you're considering a version of this unit that supports more cylinders?
I'd love to purchase one, but it needs about 25% more inputs and outputs to work on my engine!
If you made a 6-channel version, you could supply the Audi & Volvo 5-cylinder crowd, as well as all the people running COP/CPP on 6-cylinders and wasted-spark on 12.
I'd love to purchase one, but it needs about 25% more inputs and outputs to work on my engine!
If you made a 6-channel version, you could supply the Audi & Volvo 5-cylinder crowd, as well as all the people running COP/CPP on 6-cylinders and wasted-spark on 12.
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James, have PM...
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There's not been a great deal of demand for the four channel version, so no plans to make other variants. You could always buy a few PCBs (and if you really want to save the space, just saw off the part you don't want?!)elaw wrote:Hey... any chance you're considering a version of this unit that supports more cylinders?
I'd love to purchase one, but it needs about 25% more inputs and outputs to work on my engine!
If you made a 6-channel version, you could supply the Audi & Volvo 5-cylinder crowd, as well as all the people running COP/CPP on 6-cylinders and wasted-spark on 12.
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Replied.mancusogti8v wrote:James, have PM...
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Hopefully I've replied to everyone that's messaged me now?
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