It starts first time, but it takes about 7 cycles before it fires, regardless of cold or hot. Played with cranking duties a bit, but that doesn't seem to make much difference.
My Link ecu used to fire *instantly*, it even didn't take a comply cycle to start, almost like an on/off switch, really. Scared the crap out of me the first time I started the car .

 

Mine takes about one full cycle. Even with the stock CAS, should be about the same.

I do typically wait about a full second between power on and hitting the starter. Takes the MS a little bit to boot up and fire the priming pulse.

 

My Hydra seems to take 3-4 cycles

 

My turbo car onMS starts just as quickly and smooth as my stock 1995. I didn't spend that much time on it either...ms just works I guess.

 

mine starts pretty well.

 

Mine starts fine... I just had to mess around with the cranking pulse widths a bit.

 

mine used to start right up with one cycle. Now when it got down to like 60 today it took like 4 cycles.

 

Mine used to start fine before I nixed the IAC.

 

Starts, warm-up, idles just like stock

 

Guess I'll need to play more with the prime and cranking pulse. No matter what I do, it always takes 7 cycles before it starts. Lowered and raised them by as much as 50% without noticeable differences. Mmm. Will keep playing with them and see what happens.

 

 

I think that is MS1, Frank is running MS2.

 

Im starting to think we really need a dedicated MSII section for those running it, not to mention the new DIYPNP will be using MSII as well.

 

My car starts as soon as I turn my key. It actually starts faster than my 05 Acura mdx

 

Less than one second, like most NA's with OEM computer in place. NB? that's another story...damn engineers

 

(slaps self upon forehead.)

 

And fuel pressure to build.

 

MS1 with NA CAS - Sometimes instantly, others maybe 2-3 turns, probably depends on where the engine was turned off.
MS2 with stock 2002 sensors: Like Frank, 7-8 cycles. It usually tries to catch on 3 or 4 but doesnt quite make it and you have to keep trying for another 3 or 4 cycles. Then it catches.

Jim

 

Hi guys. Newb question. Mine starts in 3 or 4 cycles but as soon as i turn the key to on (without cranking) i always hear what sounds like pressurized air escaping quickly- almost like a muffled bov. Any thoughts?

 

96 with MS PNP