WTB: Electromotive XDi

[AceAndrew]

I'm looking for an Electromotive XDi box for my project car.  If you have one or know of someone who has one, please let me know!

 

-Andrew

[mgben]

Interesting that the company has paused selling. Their list of value added resellers is a possibility, for inventory on their shelves.   https://electromotive.com/dealers/list-of-dealers/

 

 

Yet even Nick Forza calls them unavailable, maybe ask what they are doing moving forward and they would maybe know multi cylinder engines (?) https://www.nicksforzaferrari.net/engine-management--direct-coil-ignition-systems.html

 

 

 

Edited January 3, 2023 by mgben
clarification

[AceAndrew]

Right you are.  I’m hoping to find someone with an XDI unit before trying to integrate the DFU wasted spark panel with a different brain.

 

Thanks Ben

[jimk]

Ace,

You are aware that there are few if any "brains"other than Electromotive that can drive the GM style double post coils.  Igniitors or coil charging circuity needed  in the "Brain".  I think a coil base from a GM car can be gutted of it's build in electronics to work with other ECUs.

Edited January 4, 2023 by jimk

[AceAndrew]

@jimk  big caveat: Wiring/electrical is not my strong suit (but putting in a dedicated effort towards learning the basics right now), so i appreciate your input.

 

From my understanding the megasquirt/megajolt run this setup.  I “think” that the base mount on the DFU (they have a machined base for the coil packs and there is a sealed backside with electrical potting (?) integrates the igniters.

 

Still hoping to find an XDi but we’ll see..

[jimk]

When you get there, use good plug wires.  I had one burn thru while in the middle of Kansas on way home from the MidAmerica02fest.  The coil was laying a spark from the coil post to the base, that's over 2" of spark.

[Lorin]

Andrew, electromotive has been fairly popular in the 911 crowd in the past. If I was hunting an XDI I would try on the Porsche forums. I’ve seen more than a few carbed 911 race cars running XDI boxes. 
 

M&W Ignitions is another manufacturer that might have a solution for you and they make top notch products. 

[Schnellvintage]

Andrew, try looking at or contacting Clewett Engineering.  He may have one or two on the shelf or possibly used ones.

 

fwiw,

Matt

[AceAndrew]

@Schnellvintage @Lorin  thanks guys.  Will reach out to them tomorrow.

 

[AceAndrew]

To wrap this up.  After talking with the shops above and looking around, it seems like the PE3-IG2 from Performance Electronics will be a good alternative.