Hi all!
I am a novice to standalone engine management, and to (hopefully) make things easier with the MSPNP Gen 2 box offered by Condor Speed Shop.
I have a few questions regarding this, and please keep in mind I know almost nothing lol.
Anyway, here's my setup:
Stock long block M20B25 including a stock ignition and fuel delivery system (distributor on cam, tachometer input from factory ignition coil)
AFM delete, utilizing Alpha-N
Throttle position sensor from an E36 instead of stock throttle position switch.
RHD ITB intake with open trumpets/no plenum.
So I bought and am currently waiting on the Plug n play box from Condor. It's attractive to me because they advertise it plugs into the factory plug on the factory harness and it even mounts in the factory spot. It even sports a base tune to get you moving. So all I have to do is unplug the factory ECU and plug this new ECU in. No DIY wiring for me to screw up and troubleshoot. Takes the guesswork out of it.
My questions are:
1) Is my understanding of this ECU as outlined above accurate? Or is it not that easy?
2) Will I have complete functionality of the cluster/onboard computer out of the box? Or will I have to modify the setup for speedo/tach/coolant temp/fuel economy/etc to work?
3) I want a wideband o2 sensor for tuning purposes. Can one be installed in the factory bung in place of narrowband? I don't need or particularly want a gauge, but something that could hopefully be hooked into the factory plug (and not be spliced) so the MSPNP 2 box could read it directly. I would also like recommendations on what the best way to do this is.
4) Webpage for the MSPNP 2 ecu says it needs a GM open element air intake sensor. Is this necessary for the car to run if I run Alpha-N? If so, why? Taking suggestions for the best way to wire it in?
Obviously I want to wire as little as possible, preferably none. Wiring is one of my weak spots, and I'd rather focus on the rest of the build instead of troubleshooting wiring. Wiring management is also a pain in the ass, and I want to minimize the effort needed on that as much as possible. Lastly, I want to be able to revert this car back to 100% stock if I chose to, and I don't want to have a molested harness should this happen.
Thanks in advance for any and all constructive advice, and please understand I am such a novice with standalone lol.
I am a novice to standalone engine management, and to (hopefully) make things easier with the MSPNP Gen 2 box offered by Condor Speed Shop.
I have a few questions regarding this, and please keep in mind I know almost nothing lol.
Anyway, here's my setup:
Stock long block M20B25 including a stock ignition and fuel delivery system (distributor on cam, tachometer input from factory ignition coil)
AFM delete, utilizing Alpha-N
Throttle position sensor from an E36 instead of stock throttle position switch.
RHD ITB intake with open trumpets/no plenum.
So I bought and am currently waiting on the Plug n play box from Condor. It's attractive to me because they advertise it plugs into the factory plug on the factory harness and it even mounts in the factory spot. It even sports a base tune to get you moving. So all I have to do is unplug the factory ECU and plug this new ECU in. No DIY wiring for me to screw up and troubleshoot. Takes the guesswork out of it.
My questions are:
1) Is my understanding of this ECU as outlined above accurate? Or is it not that easy?
2) Will I have complete functionality of the cluster/onboard computer out of the box? Or will I have to modify the setup for speedo/tach/coolant temp/fuel economy/etc to work?
3) I want a wideband o2 sensor for tuning purposes. Can one be installed in the factory bung in place of narrowband? I don't need or particularly want a gauge, but something that could hopefully be hooked into the factory plug (and not be spliced) so the MSPNP 2 box could read it directly. I would also like recommendations on what the best way to do this is.
4) Webpage for the MSPNP 2 ecu says it needs a GM open element air intake sensor. Is this necessary for the car to run if I run Alpha-N? If so, why? Taking suggestions for the best way to wire it in?
Obviously I want to wire as little as possible, preferably none. Wiring is one of my weak spots, and I'd rather focus on the rest of the build instead of troubleshooting wiring. Wiring management is also a pain in the ass, and I want to minimize the effort needed on that as much as possible. Lastly, I want to be able to revert this car back to 100% stock if I chose to, and I don't want to have a molested harness should this happen.
Thanks in advance for any and all constructive advice, and please understand I am such a novice with standalone lol.
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