re: Modified V6 ECU/sparkbox question

[joe <jee@domain.elided>]

I am fairly certain that the rev limiter is in the ECU, not the sparkbox.

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> Date: Sun, 23 Jun 2002 21:16:48 -0600
> From: Joe Cabibbo <joe@domain.elided>
> Subject: Modified V6 ECU/sparkbox question
>
> I have a question for any digesti with experience running modified ECUs in
> their V6 cars:
>
> I currently have a Pandora's Box ECU and sparkbox (actual name: ignition
> advance control unit) on my Milano 2.5. It works fine but I have recently
> moved to a higher elevation (Denver, CO) and am running fairly rich. I
> suspect that at this elevation I really don't need the extra fuel
> enrichment this ECU provides.
>
> Is it OK to run a standard ECU with a modfied sparkbox? I don't want to
> switch back to the standard spark box as I'm rather fond of the 7200 rpm
> rev limiter on the Pandora's Box system. I don't see why this wouldn't
> work but I'd like to hear from someone who's done it.
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