Another MS conversion, Progress, at last. Options

[JimN73]

I've been talking to McMark for some time about the MS/ignition upgrade. I decided to to take the plunge a few weeks ago and asked Mark to put it on his schedule.

Jeff (JSConst) had bought a kit from Mark and decided not to use it, so I bought it from him. All of the pieces are together and Mark has time starting on Sunday.

Unfortunately, my time is limited so I may not participate much. I will add updates as I learn of them, or Mark may do that if he has the time.

[JimN73]

Here's the e-mail I got from Mark this morning.

Finished up the wiring changes this morning, installed the software for the USB adapter (it was in the mailbox), and turned the key. The MS woke up and everything looks like it's reading. We're hooking up the fuel system now and then we'll see if it starts. There may still be some involved troubleshooting, but we won't know about that until later. So we're making progress! I'll keep you posted.

My response: Way cool

As he says, I'll keep you posted

I've been running 140 lb rear springs with stock torsion bars and a stock front sway bar. Front has been lowered more than the rear. The car is really well balanced with this setup, turns in really well and doesn't plow unless I really overdo it.

I'm switching to 150 lb springs with threaded perches which will let us lower the car more. going to be interesting to find out if the heavier rear springs overbalance the front and cause problems at AX