MSD stand alone ECU for the LSJ
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MSD stand alone ECU for the LSJ
Has anyone ordered one of this?
http://www.msdfuelinjection.com/mefi4.html
http://www.msdfuelinjection.com/mefi4.html
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Sorry, I have no experience with this unit, but I wonder if the 2.2 guys know about this? I've never heard of a MSD that worked on a 2.2, good find!
As for as this working on an LSJ, I wonder if it would be any better than tuning the stock computer?? I get the impression that the 2.0 already has all the tuning it needs with HP tuners? I'm no expert, sorry.
just my 2 cents, your reality may differ
As for as this working on an LSJ, I wonder if it would be any better than tuning the stock computer?? I get the impression that the 2.0 already has all the tuning it needs with HP tuners? I'm no expert, sorry.
just my 2 cents, your reality may differ
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The unit only supports saturated injectors.
it would be great for the 2.2, but it doesn't support the e16 version bcm for the 2.2. Mostly for late cavaliers
1300 isn't that bad. If we had an AEM SEM unit available, I'm sure it would be upwards of 2500.
as far as I know, there's no plug and play harness available, so you would be doing alot of wire splicing.
it would be great for the 2.2, but it doesn't support the e16 version bcm for the 2.2. Mostly for late cavaliers
1300 isn't that bad. If we had an AEM SEM unit available, I'm sure it would be upwards of 2500.
as far as I know, there's no plug and play harness available, so you would be doing alot of wire splicing.
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The unit only supports saturated injectors.
it would be great for the 2.2, but it doesn't support the e16 version bcm for the 2.2. Mostly for late cavaliers
1300 isn't that bad. If we had an AEM SEM unit available, I'm sure it would be upwards of 2500.
as far as I know, there's no plug and play harness available, so you would be doing alot of wire splicing.
it would be great for the 2.2, but it doesn't support the e16 version bcm for the 2.2. Mostly for late cavaliers
1300 isn't that bad. If we had an AEM SEM unit available, I'm sure it would be upwards of 2500.
as far as I know, there's no plug and play harness available, so you would be doing alot of wire splicing.
"Also included with the kit is an engine-specific fitted wiring harness. No need to get your wire spool and wire cutters out for this system. The MEFI4 can go from box to throttle within an hour."
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oh sweet. yea I didn't see that part.
this setup would be awesome for an lsj... although I can see the "I blew my engine" threads multiplying like crazy from people trying to learn to tune on it.
Do not attempt to tune a standalone unless you KNOW what you're doing.
this setup would be awesome for an lsj... although I can see the "I blew my engine" threads multiplying like crazy from people trying to learn to tune on it.
Do not attempt to tune a standalone unless you KNOW what you're doing.
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The unit only supports saturated injectors.
it would be great for the 2.2, but it doesn't support the e16 version bcm for the 2.2. Mostly for late cavaliers
1300 isn't that bad. If we had an AEM SEM unit available, I'm sure it would be upwards of 2500.
as far as I know, there's no plug and play harness available, so you would be doing alot of wire splicing.
it would be great for the 2.2, but it doesn't support the e16 version bcm for the 2.2. Mostly for late cavaliers
1300 isn't that bad. If we had an AEM SEM unit available, I'm sure it would be upwards of 2500.
as far as I know, there's no plug and play harness available, so you would be doing alot of wire splicing.
They can special order the harness for the cobalt. They plan to stock it in a very near future. The guy I talked with told me that tomorrow or the day after they should have a software demo on the web site.
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thanx for the response, not what i was looking for but let me rephrase my question. what limitations, if any, does hptuners have that the msd ems would take care of? i'm on the process of building my lsj for 300-350 whp do u think that hptuners would suffice (money is not an issue)?
also would it be possible the still run the factory bcm to control all those functions (pw, pdl, sunroof etc.) in conjuction with this system? thanx in advance
also would it be possible the still run the factory bcm to control all those functions (pw, pdl, sunroof etc.) in conjuction with this system? thanx in advance
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thanx for the response, not what i was looking for but let me rephrase my question. what limitations, if any, does hptuners have that the msd ems would take care of? i'm on the process of building my lsj for 300-350 whp do u think that hptuners would suffice (money is not an issue)?
also would it be possible the still run the factory bcm to control all those functions (pw, pdl, sunroof etc.) in conjuction with this system? thanx in advance
also would it be possible the still run the factory bcm to control all those functions (pw, pdl, sunroof etc.) in conjuction with this system? thanx in advance
As for the second part of your question, my understanding is no. That may have changed since I last called MSD.
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Hmmm... Yeah i wouldnt spend the money on this because you could spend 1/4 of that and get MSII and have the same functions, just not a pre-made harness. But you could retain all the stock functions.
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The unit is designed to control an engine, not the rest of the car. The stock ECM on the Cobalt also controls the cars throttle, power steering, cruise control, the instrument cluster, and it comunicates with the BCM. This unit would do none of those things.
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I talked to MSD, today, about this ECU. It is not available for the LSJ or any of the Ecotecs for that matter.
I was told "at least February" before this is on the market. I did talk to a second rep from MSD and he will verify when the target release will be.
I was told "at least February" before this is on the market. I did talk to a second rep from MSD and he will verify when the target release will be.
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