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Originally Posted by rwest
Hi Mike,
Slight thread hijack, but since you’re a dealer, hopefully it is okay.
I have a 2.7 with RS P&Cs, SC cams, PMO ITBS, EDIS and MS2. I am suspecting an issue with the MS2 ECU and besides it looking like an Heathkit, am thinking of doing COP and a different ECU. the MaxxECU seems like it might be a good option.
What do you suggest and can any of their ECUs be installed in the engine compartment where the CDI would have been? Do you supply a base tune with the units? Suggestions on COPs?
Thanks,
Rutager
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Rutager,
Sorry for the delay, I do not frequent the Pelican as often as I would like.
As with all electronics they do have an operating temperature range. A good rule of thumb is no more than 80-85 deg C. While having an ecu be in the engine bay will not see more than 120 deg F while running in most cases, heat soak when the engine is turned off can get quite toasty depending on environmental factors.
I think that any well built ecu living in the engine bay will not cause an immediate issue, but it will definitely affect the life span of the device. Most of our cars are not seeing daily duty so the chances of the ecu failing from heat soak during our personal ownership is slim but longevity will always be affected.
Yes I do supply a base calibration based on data I have with good cold start and warm start numbers and with the injectors, coils, sensors, triggers etc I recommend will be a great driving car as is, but it should be considered a calibration that will require adjustment for your particular application.
The Sport model and the Race model are my personal favorites depending on your input and output needs but all of their models are applicable with some flexibility. And my favorite coils to use for COP are Denso or NGK units from a Toyota. If more spark energy is needed for pretty high boosted applications the "red top" VAG coils are great. And for severe combustion chamber pressures an M&W CDI or IGN1A inductive smart coil.