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Old 07-28-2011, 12:03 PM
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Hi guys, new to the forum, recently prepped my 92 1LE z28 for a LSx Swap (k-member A-Arms Coil overs all bm. But was a last minute decision. due to my Gen1 Sbc 406 having to need to be redone. So now im moving to the new Age, But i Currently have MS II on a TPI with a accel carb style throttle body, carb style high-rise ( for the 406 know it wont work on LS ) but what im trying to find out is if its possible to use my harness with the MegaSquirt to control the LSx? Possible? possible but ridiculous? let me know what you guys know!!!! Please and thank You!
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your post is confusing. Are you using the TPI ECU or Megasquirt ECU?

Last time I checked MS uses a 36 teeth trigger wheel. You will need one for the LS motor unless you can modify the MS to read the factory wheel on the LS motor (24 or 58 teeth depending on model year). A lot of guys have run MS on LS motors. I think you can use MS to trigger the LS coils.
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Why would you do that? The factory box is cheap, can run everything.
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Originally Posted by serpentnoir
your post is confusing. Are you using the TPI ECU or Megasquirt ECU?

Last time I checked MS uses a 36 teeth trigger wheel. You will need one for the LS motor unless you can modify the MS to read the factory wheel on the LS motor (24 or 58 teeth depending on model year). A lot of guys have run MS on LS motors. I think you can use MS to trigger the LS coils.


Kk good info. Should probably contact MS. Im using MS Ecu and tpi harness..
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Ms can read either of the factory trigger wheels and can run the stock coils
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Originally Posted by 55superbeetle
Ms can read either of the factory trigger wheels and can run the stock coils
Nice. What i was worried about most was the coils
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If you decide to get rid of the MS system LMK.
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Originally Posted by 3.8redbird
If you decide to get rid of the MS system LMK.
i may, also have a innovate module as well. have tons of TPI parts if your looking for any.
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Originally Posted by Cthornsmax92
i may, also have a innovate module as well. have tons of TPI parts if your looking for any.
Really dont need much TPI stuff. Just looking to get rid of the 85 cpu as its a total POS. Need something to go SD tune with boost realistically



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