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Kiwiracer · Oct 28th, 2003, 11:01 AM

Should receive my Pilo ignition upgrade tomorrow.

Wondering if there could be any compatiability issues with my EVOTech ECU ?

LuckyRVA · Oct 28th, 2003, 12:49 PM

I wasn't sure what you were refering to , so I had to look it up.

I assume your talking about this product right? I've never seen, or heard anything about it.

It shouldn't have any effect on your EvoTech. But, maybe you should email them to be sure... mini@thepilo.com

-Jason

Mugami · Oct 28th, 2003, 05:39 PM

Dont think it will have any effect.. im also expecting Pilo to chime in since he visits the board quite often. he normally is in the racing forum under I did a little drag racing last night..

obehave · Oct 28th, 2003, 11:00 PM

Now I'm curious. Is the $139 for coil, plugs and wires? What if I want just the coil? Where's Pilo?
Guess that's enough ?s for now

MINIAC · Oct 28th, 2003, 11:05 PM

Ignition Kit pieces can be bought individually ... coil pack is $75:

http://www.thepilo.com/ignition.htm

Mcooper · Oct 28th, 2003, 11:46 PM

I got the Pilo set uo for my cooper,

I'm pleased with it, car runs like a champ!

Glenn

obehave · Oct 29th, 2003, 12:00 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MINIAC

Ignition Kit pieces can be bought individually ... coil pack is $75:

http://www.thepilo.com/ignition.htm

Guess I'm quite the lazya$$

Thanks. I might go for that.

erichui · Oct 29th, 2003, 09:06 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Kiwiracer

Should receive my Pilo ignition upgrade tomorrow.

Wondering if there could be any compatiability issues with my EVOTech ECU ?

i also bought it and installed the ignition upgrade, my car does run smoother, however becuase it might be due to oil change that i did when i installed the system, so i have to drive a bit more and see if its due to the ignition upgrade, however so far im pretty happy with it

scpaul · Oct 29th, 2003, 09:50 AM

any one get Nokogy wire + M7 Plasma Booster + Pilo set?

erichui · Oct 29th, 2003, 10:58 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by scpaul

any one get Nokogy wire + M7 Plasma Booster + Pilo set?

i think that some people does have nology wire and the pilo coil pack.
not sure about m7 plasma booster tho.
i think u can head over to www.minicooperonline.com for more information about the ignition system and also some user feedback from there since its been discussed quiet a lot there.
also dan hangs around there a lot as well

Andy@Ross-Tech.com · Oct 29th, 2003, 09:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by scpaul

any one get Nokogy wire + M7 Plasma Booster + Pilo set?

$150 + $250 + $75 = $475 That's a chunk of change to *hopefully* make the engine run *smoother*.

motoring · Oct 29th, 2003, 10:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by erichui

my car does run smoother, however becuase it might be due to oil change that i did when i installed the system,

I hope you car didn't run smoother with just an oil change.... unless you didn't have any oil in you engine.

erichui · Oct 31st, 2003, 06:31 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by motoring

I hope you car didn't run smoother with just an oil change.... unless you didn't have any oil in you engine.

well maybe i didnt mean it runs smoother excatly, just that after an oil change the car always feel faster, or what i call smoother.
and i did have oil in my engine, very dirty they are

Kiwiracer · Nov 1st, 2003, 04:23 PM

Ok,Easy install,right down to indexing the Plugs..

..And..........STUMBLE FREE !!!!!!!!!!
Noticing a slight hesitation in 2nd through 6th under moderate to heavy acceleration,not sure if it's just related to a quicker throttle response ?

thepilo · Nov 1st, 2003, 10:00 PM

Hey Guys,

I am around some times over here.. I try not to talk too much about my product here as I am a sponsor over at NAmotoring. I know that there is a person running M& Plasma booster and thePilo Ignition, and is very happy with his setup. Not sure about the M& + nology though. The Coil Pack, Plugs and wires are a great way to smooth out idle and acceleration. I get so many compliments on how mch smoother the car is with the Ignition upgrade. If you have any other questions, please let me know. and I will be sure to check in and answer them.

Thanks
Dan
Pilo Racing

obehave · Nov 2nd, 2003, 01:26 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by thepilo

Hey Guys,

I am around some times over here.. I try not to talk too much about my product here as I am a sponsor over at NAmotoring. I know that there is a person running M& Plasma booster and thePilo Ignition, and is very happy with his setup. Not sure about the M& + nology though. The Coil Pack, Plugs and wires are a great way to smooth out idle and acceleration. I get so many compliments on how mch smoother the car is with the Ignition upgrade. If you have any other questions, please let me know. and I will be sure to check in and answer them.

Thanks
Dan
Pilo Racing

What gap would you recommend with your coil, my Magnecor wires and Denso Iridiums?

thepilo · Nov 2nd, 2003, 08:59 PM

I would recomend about a .60 to .65 Depending on how much GAP the Denso's can take. I recomend a Pliers type gap tool to make the precise gaps. It works really well, and will give you the best performance.

Thanks
Dan

scpaul · Nov 14th, 2003, 04:43 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Andy@Ross-Tech.com

$150 + $250 + $75 = $475 That's a chunk of change to *hopefully* make the engine run *smoother*.

Andy, it's not "hopefully", it does make a difference, I mean, each of them. I have actually installed all of them and can share my personal experience here. Three of them have some similarities : make your engine run smoother, reduce emmision, save gas, etc. But each one of them has its strong emphasis.
M7 PB : smooth out the whole rev range, and DOES improve gas consumption.
Pilo : Give better gain at low rev range, feel much stronger than M7, I saw blue fire from exhaust pipe when down shifting....

Nology : relative smaller gain compare to previous two, but LOOK is important, isn't it.

Rgd to $, or C/P value, don't want to discuss here, it's too difficult.

leon1982 · Jun 8th, 2005, 05:54 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Kiwiracer

Should receive my Pilo ignition upgrade tomorrow.

Wondering if there could be any compatiability issues with my EVOTech ECU ?

Where did u buy the kit from?
How much is it?

Oct 28th, 2003, 11:01 AM	#1
Kiwiracer Whakataetae ki toa Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sth Florida Local Time: 05:22 PM Posts: 15 Offline	Pilo Ignition Should receive my Pilo ignition upgrade tomorrow. Wondering if there could be any compatiability issues with my EVOTech ECU ? BRG/W MCS

Oct 28th, 2003, 12:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
LuckyRVA 1.6 Litres of fury!!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Queens, NYC Local Time: 06:22 PM Posts: 1,277 Offline	I wasn't sure what you were refering to , so I had to look it up. I assume your talking about this product right? I've never seen, or heard anything about it. It shouldn't have any effect on your EvoTech. But, maybe you should email them to be sure... mini@thepilo.com -Jason 2002 Dark Silver Cooper S w/ white roof. SOLD

Oct 28th, 2003, 05:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mugami MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 06:22 PM Posts: 1,215 Offline	Dont think it will have any effect.. im also expecting Pilo to chime in since he visits the board quite often. he normally is in the racing forum under I did a little drag racing last night.. 02 MCS DS/W (Totaled November 02 on Fall Folage Run) 03 MCS DS/W (See my MINI Profie for extensive list of mods)

Oct 28th, 2003, 11:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mcooper MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Saint Augustine FL Local Time: 06:22 PM Posts: 8 Offline	I got the Pilo set uo for my cooper, I'm pleased with it, car runs like a champ! Glenn Glenn M http://www.alliesplace.com/MCO/mcooper.jpg Black '02 Cooper Green '03 S Mcooper's Home

Oct 29th, 2003, 09:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
erichui MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sydney Local Time: 09:22 AM Posts: 649 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Kiwiracer Should receive my Pilo ignition upgrade tomorrow. Wondering if there could be any compatiability issues with my EVOTech ECU ? i also bought it and installed the ignition upgrade, my car does run smoother, however becuase it might be due to oil change that i did when i installed the system, so i have to drive a bit more and see if its due to the ignition upgrade, however so far im pretty happy with it 05 PW/B chilli. finally here.

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Oct 28th, 2003, 11:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 06:22 PM Posts: 9,388 Offline	Now I'm curious. Is the $139 for coil, plugs and wires? What if I want just the coil? Where's Pilo? Guess that's enough ?s for now

Oct 28th, 2003, 11:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 03:22 PM Posts: 8,527 Offline	Ignition Kit pieces can be bought individually ... coil pack is $75: http://www.thepilo.com/ignition.htm

Oct 29th, 2003, 12:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 06:22 PM Posts: 9,388 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MINIAC Ignition Kit pieces can be bought individually ... coil pack is $75: http://www.thepilo.com/ignition.htm Guess I'm quite the lazya$$ Thanks. I might go for that.

Oct 29th, 2003, 09:50 AM	#9 (permalink)
scpaul MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Taipei Local Time: 06:22 AM Posts: 149 Offline	any one get Nokogy wire + M7 Plasma Booster + Pilo set?

Oct 29th, 2003, 10:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
erichui MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sydney Local Time: 09:22 AM Posts: 649 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by scpaul any one get Nokogy wire + M7 Plasma Booster + Pilo set? i think that some people does have nology wire and the pilo coil pack. not sure about m7 plasma booster tho. i think u can head over to www.minicooperonline.com for more information about the ignition system and also some user feedback from there since its been discussed quiet a lot there. also dan hangs around there a lot as well 05 PW/B chilli. finally here.

Oct 29th, 2003, 09:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
Andy@Ross-Tech.com MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Lansdale, PA Local Time: 06:22 PM Posts: 1,338 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by scpaul any one get Nokogy wire + M7 Plasma Booster + Pilo set? $150 + $250 + $75 = $475 That's a chunk of change to hopefully make the engine run smoother. '03 MCS The Unofficial MINI 1/4 Mile Dragracing Database

Oct 29th, 2003, 10:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
motoring Autox Monster Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Des Moines, WA Local Time: 03:22 PM Posts: 619 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by erichui my car does run smoother, however becuase it might be due to oil change that i did when i installed the system, I hope you car didn't run smoother with just an oil change.... unless you didn't have any oil in you engine. IB/W MC with the really big checkered flag on top 2004 H Stock National Champion

Oct 31st, 2003, 06:31 AM	#13 (permalink)
erichui MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sydney Local Time: 09:22 AM Posts: 649 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by motoring I hope you car didn't run smoother with just an oil change.... unless you didn't have any oil in you engine. well maybe i didnt mean it runs smoother excatly, just that after an oil change the car always feel faster, or what i call smoother. and i did have oil in my engine, very dirty they are 05 PW/B chilli. finally here.

Nov 1st, 2003, 04:23 PM	#14 (permalink)
Kiwiracer Whakataetae ki toa Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sth Florida Local Time: 05:22 PM Posts: 15 Offline	Ok,Easy install,right down to indexing the Plugs.. ..And..........STUMBLE FREE !!!!!!!!!! Noticing a slight hesitation in 2nd through 6th under moderate to heavy acceleration,not sure if it's just related to a quicker throttle response ? BRG/W MCS

Nov 1st, 2003, 10:00 PM	#15 (permalink)
thepilo MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NJ Local Time: 10:22 PM Posts: 288 Offline	Hey Guys, I am around some times over here.. I try not to talk too much about my product here as I am a sponsor over at NAmotoring. I know that there is a person running M& Plasma booster and thePilo Ignition, and is very happy with his setup. Not sure about the M& + nology though. The Coil Pack, Plugs and wires are a great way to smooth out idle and acceleration. I get so many compliments on how mch smoother the car is with the Ignition upgrade. If you have any other questions, please let me know. and I will be sure to check in and answer them. Thanks Dan Pilo Racing Pilo Racing www.piloracing.com Intakes, Ignitions, Heads, Superchargers and more... stop on in

Nov 2nd, 2003, 01:26 AM	#16 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 06:22 PM Posts: 9,388 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by thepilo Hey Guys, I am around some times over here.. I try not to talk too much about my product here as I am a sponsor over at NAmotoring. I know that there is a person running M& Plasma booster and thePilo Ignition, and is very happy with his setup. Not sure about the M& + nology though. The Coil Pack, Plugs and wires are a great way to smooth out idle and acceleration. I get so many compliments on how mch smoother the car is with the Ignition upgrade. If you have any other questions, please let me know. and I will be sure to check in and answer them. Thanks Dan Pilo Racing What gap would you recommend with your coil, my Magnecor wires and Denso Iridiums?

Nov 2nd, 2003, 08:59 PM	#17 (permalink)
thepilo MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NJ Local Time: 10:22 PM Posts: 288 Offline	I would recomend about a .60 to .65 Depending on how much GAP the Denso's can take. I recomend a Pliers type gap tool to make the precise gaps. It works really well, and will give you the best performance. Thanks Dan Pilo Racing www.piloracing.com Intakes, Ignitions, Heads, Superchargers and more... stop on in

Nov 14th, 2003, 04:43 AM	#18 (permalink)
scpaul MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Taipei Local Time: 06:22 AM Posts: 149 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Andy@Ross-Tech.com $150 + $250 + $75 = $475 That's a chunk of change to hopefully make the engine run smoother. Andy, it's not "hopefully", it does make a difference, I mean, each of them. I have actually installed all of them and can share my personal experience here. Three of them have some similarities : make your engine run smoother, reduce emmision, save gas, etc. But each one of them has its strong emphasis. M7 PB : smooth out the whole rev range, and DOES improve gas consumption. Pilo : Give better gain at low rev range, feel much stronger than M7, I saw blue fire from exhaust pipe when down shifting.... Nology : relative smaller gain compare to previous two, but LOOK is important, isn't it. Rgd to $, or C/P value, don't want to discuss here, it's too difficult.

Jun 8th, 2005, 05:54 AM	#19 (permalink)
leon1982 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Australia Local Time: 08:22 AM Posts: 316 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Kiwiracer Should receive my Pilo ignition upgrade tomorrow. Wondering if there could be any compatiability issues with my EVOTech ECU ? Where did u buy the kit from? How much is it?

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