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[deakin1988]

Hi can some one plz tell me what are the pro's and cons of megajolt kit

Thank you

[Pigeonto]

The advantages :-

Never again conk out in the wet

If you ever change your engine spec you don't need to buy anything, just alter your map as needed

 Smooth out the rough idle if you have a performance cam fitted

Get better economy and power

Spark plugs last longer

No maintenance, no more dizzy caps, points& condensers or rotor arms to buy

More space in front of engine

Better starting on damp mornings

Open your bonnet at car shows and all the people who had a Mini when they were younger are totally baffled !!

The disadvantages.... ?? A bit daunting to fit. The initial cost

[WiredbyWilson]

The above sums it up very well, one additional downside is finding an EDIS unit and plug for sensible money!!

[jb007]

One thing I found with my MegaSquirt installation, was an increased in low down torque.

[motorsportelectronics]

Deakin.. check out our product www.nodiz.co.uk a few guys on here are running it, and we are currently running a 10% discount.

 

Cheers

Matt

[motorsportelectronics]

For example the disadvantages listed of being hard to fit or needing an EDIS module, are not a factor with the nodiz as we dont use EDIS (coil drivers built in) and also it only needs 6 wires connected to run. Heres a video guide on the product I did :)

 

[deakin1988]

So what are the engine minimum needs to fit it

Thank you

[motorsportelectronics]

Trigger Wheel, Crank Sensor, Coil Pack :)

 

Cheers,

Matt

[SMP]

Had a look at your website and it was quite interesting. Obviously was comparing prices with a mega jolt. Don't we also need to get a tps or buy map sensor as well..? The method of setting up looks very attractive and up to date.

[Dusky]

Antoher downside: when it breaks you can't just replace a rotor or points to help you out,but you'll probably need to be towed away and buy a new unit.

[SMP]

Using a mega jolt or this nodiz would have the same issue. However I think that is a choice you make when weighing up all the benefits of either of these systems provide. Personally there's no way I would have points - too much maintenance and too high a risk of breakdown.

[vx220]

Antoher downside: when it breaks you can't just replace a rotor or points to help you out,but you'll probably need to be towed away and buy a new unit.

Much less likely to break in the first place, hence no production cars using then since...

Edited by vx220, 11 January 2014 - 10:31 AM.

[Dusky]

 

Antoher downside: when it breaks you can't just replace a rotor or points to help you out,but you'll probably need to be towed away and buy a new unit.

Much less likely to break in the first place, hence no production cars using then since...

 

No need to break actually, just fail / error in the program.. We had problems starting our rally mini... Replaced megajolt with the normal distributor etc again and it started right away..

[motorsportelectronics]

One thing we have is A) A phone number for tech support, B) 2 year warranty, and finally C) our own rolling road and tuning facility if you really get stuck :)

 

You can use TPS or MAP for load or just run in 2D mode without, as many do for ease of use :)

[SMP]

Am I right that we will have to buy a tps or map sensor as well?