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High-Current Ignition Coil Drivers for M50 COP |
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While
the MS3x has 8 coil outputs ready to go, they are intended to run coils with
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in ignitors, such GM LS2 coils. |
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To drive M50 coils, you will need 6x BIP373
ignition driver kits (detailed in the parts list) |
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a
heat sink (detailed in parts list), and of course some solder and wires. The drivers will |
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go between the output pins of the MS3x DB37 and
the pins of the Motronic 3.3.1 |
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88-pin connector. |
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I'll update this document with more
instructions later, but my plan is to use LSx coils. |
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They will most certainly be cheaper than buying
M50 coils and 6 BIP373 kits, and will |
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be much simpler at the same time, for both
wiring and mounting. |
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Optional:
GM LSx coil wiring |
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It may make more sense to use LS1/LS2 etc.
coils with built in ignitors, especially if |
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you
are running an M20, which will be coil near plug rather than coil on
plug. This |
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eliminates the need for additional driver
hardware and also eliminates high current |
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voltage being sent through the engine harness
& MS DB37. |
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The use of LS1/LS2 coils is detailed here: |
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http://www.megamanual.com/seq/coils.htm |
Detailed LS1/LS2 coil info |
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http://www.msextra.com/doc/ms3/ignition.html |
General LS1/LS2 coil info |
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Motronic 3.3.1 Coil Output Pins: |
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M50 COP Connector |
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Motronic Pin # |
Color |
Cylinder # |
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X6151-X6156: |
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15 |
SW |
GND |
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50 |
SW/WS |
1 |
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51 |
SW/RT |
2 |
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52 |
SW/GE |
3 |
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23 |
SW/BL |
4 |
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25 |
SW/GN |
5 |
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24 |
SW/VI |
6 |
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M50 Coil Input Pins: |
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Pin # |
Color |
Function |
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1 |
Black |
Coil - |
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2 |
Brown |
GND (ECU/Block) |
ECU #15 |
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3 |
Green |
+12v (X20 #21) |
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LSx Coil Input Pins: |
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Pin # |
Color |
Function |
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A |
black |
GND (Block) |
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4a |
15 |
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B |
brown |
GND (ECU) |
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2 |
3 |
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C |
misc |
Logic Input (MS3x) |
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D |
pink |
+12v (X20 #21) |
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Notes: |
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The stock coil grounds are done in pairs; |
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Cylinders 1-2 |
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Cylinders 3-4 |
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Cylinders 5-6 |
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There are ground straps from the coils to the |
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block on the E36 as well, basically do the |
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same thing with pin A on the LSx coils. |
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Motronic Pin # |
M50 Pin # |
LSx Pin # |
Function |
Color |
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- |
- |
A |
GND (Block) |
- |
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15 |
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B |
GND (ECU) |
Brown |
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50 |
1 |
C |
Logic Input (MS3x) |
Black |
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51 |
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52 |
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25 |
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24 |
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X20 #21 |
3 |
D |
+12v (X20 #21) |
Green |
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A dwell figure of 5.5-6.0ms is advised for LS1
coils. |
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Maximum Dwell: |
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6.1ms |
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LS1 coil output: 40 milliamps |
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Maximum
Spark Duration: |
2.0ms |
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Acceleration
Compensation: |
0.6ms |
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6.1 - 0.5 = 5.6
milliseconds at 14.0 volts |
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A dwell figure of 5.0-5.5ms is advised for LS2
coils. |
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Maximum Dwell: |
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5.5ms |
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LS2 coil output: 120 milliamps! |
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Maximum
Spark Duration: |
2.0ms |
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Acceleration
Compensation: |
0.5ms |
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5.5 - 0.5 = 5.0
milliseconds at 14.0 volts |
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