who else here runs the gizzmo launch control?

Discuss the RB20, RB25 and RB26 series engines.
rb25drag
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for you guys running this unit have you encountered any of the ignition problems i have?


Cjmartz2k
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My buddy did. He lowered the **** out of his gap to make it work. Everybody I have ever heard of running one on an RB has had problems with it. My shop buddy said a spark amplifier might fix the problem.

rb25drag
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well mine def has never been 100% and tthis is my 2nd unit. either my cas is messed up or the gizzmo unit is. Im going to try it with the megasquirt and ls2 coil swap im fixing to do. if it dont work on that im sending it back to the company again.

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meet07
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has anyone tryed the one import intelligence offers??

Darius
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I was looking into it for a while until I read on their website that it "cuts fuel AND spark" to the engine. Okeeey. So how does that spool the turbo if the unlit fuel isn't there to ignite in the exhaust manifold and create unloaded boost? Unless someone can explain that to me, I'm waiting to save for something Australian like ICE or M&W. I don't know how much money you have to spend rb25drag, but they offer some sweet ignition systems.

rb25drag
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well since im going with the ls2 coils i can use a Msd setup. SO thats the new route im going to go

rb25drag
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Joined: Mon Sep 24, 2007 9:51 am
Car: 1990 Nissan 240SX 5.3 Chevy + 60mm turbo + blow threw carb.

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well since im going with the ls2 coils i can use a Msd setup. SO thats the new route im going to go now. Gizzmo basically told me i was just out on my own so im going to take my losses and move on.


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