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Old 02-01-2013, 02:57 PM
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my question is: if i have the fmu, would i need the MSD ignition controller?
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Originally Posted by firefaux
my question is: if i have the fmu, would i need the MSD ignition controller?
They're meant for two different things.

The FMU adds more fuel under boost.
The MSD retards the ignition timing under boost.
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Originally Posted by My92
The MSD retards the ignition timing under boost.
It looks like something retarded is going to be under boost.

And he didn't answer my very important question about the FMU.

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Originally Posted by SJP0tato
They're meant for two different things.

The FMU adds more fuel under boost.
The MSD retards the ignition timing under boost.
thank you good sir.
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would i have to get the msd ignition kit for the miata specifically?
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