MegaSquirt Systems Compared


With all the different MegaSquirt options out there, choosing the right system can be a bit intimidating. The first decision you’ll need to make is the overall approach. Do you want to keep expenses as low as possible by soldering your own kit together? Or would you rather spend a bit more to save a bit of time? Here’s a comparison of the different approaches you can take.

MS1 V2.2 MS1 V3.0 / V3.57 MS2 V3.0 / V3.57 MS3-Pro MicroSquirt MicroSquirt Module DIYPNP MSPNP
Kit prices* $140 $187 $247 N/A N/A N/A $460 N/A
Assembled prices* $240 $335 $405 $1,099-$1,349 $315 $250 N/A $799-$1599
Summary Basic do it yourself system, intended mainly for fuel-only installs but can be modified for limited ignition controls Basic do it yourself system, adds more ignition control options than V2.2 More sophisticated do it yourself system with faster processor Flagship stand alone; Full featured; fastest processor; Generous I/O Small preassmebled unit with batch fire fueling and multiple spark outputs Ready made circuit board for installing in custom circuit boards or slipping into OEM ECU case MicroSquirt Module based plug in system Complete plug in system – current ones are MS2 & MS3-Pro based
Connector type D-Sub D-Sub D-Sub AMPSeal AMPSeal Header pins OEM OEM
Hardware MS1 V2.2 MS1 V3.0  / V3.57 MS2 V3.0 / V3.57 MS3-Pro MicroSquirt MicroSquirt Module DIYPNP MSPNP
Injector channels 2, batch fire 2, batch fire 2, batch fire For complete feature set, please visit MS3Pro.com 2, batch fire 2, batch fire (can be expanded to 4 with modifications) 2, batch fire (can be expanded to 4 with modifications) 2, batch fire
Max low impedance injectors ** 4 (16 with optional flyback board) 16 16 2 2 2 Not recommended
Max high impedance injectors 12 16 16 8 8 8 Depends on factory wiring
Standard ignition outputs None None 1 logic level 2 logic level 2 logic level 4 high current or logic level As many as needed for factory wiring
Optional ignition outputs Up to 6 Up to 6 Up to 6 Up to 4 Up to 4
Idle control On/off On/off, PWM (V3.57) On/off, PWM (V3.57), Stepper On/off, PWM On/off, PWM On/off, PWM PWM
MAP sensor 2.5 bar internal, upgradeable to 4 bar 2.5 bar internal, upgradeable to 4 bar 2.5 bar internal, upgradeable to 4 bar External External 2.5 bar internal, upgradeable to 4 bar Internal, depends on model
Ignition input types Hall, optical, points VR (magnetic pickup), Hall, optical, points VR (magnetic pickup), Hall, optical, points VR (magnetic pickup), Hall, optical, points VR (magnetic pickup), Hall, optical, points VR (magnetic pickup), Hall, optical, points Designed to work with stock sensors
Second VR input channel No No No Yes Yes Yes Depends on application
O2 sensor input Single narrow band or wideband with external controller Single narrow band or wideband with external controller Single narrow band or wideband with external controller 2X narrow band or wideband with external controller 2X narrow band or wideband with external controller 2X narrow band or wideband with external controller Single narrow band or wideband with external controller
Other sensors CLT, IAT, TPS, battery voltage CLT, IAT, TPS, battery voltage CLT, IAT, TPS, battery voltage CLT, IAT, TPS, battery voltage, flex fuel, extra analog input CLT, IAT, TPS, battery voltage, flex fuel, extra analog input CLT, IAT, TPS, battery voltage, flex fuel, extra analog input CLT, IAT, TPS if applicable, battery voltage
Fuel pump output Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Boost control Optional Optional Optional Can use IAC output External hardware needed Standard Standard
General purpose outputs Optional – up to 4 Optional – up to 4 Optional – number depends on configuration Standard – 2 Standard – 2 Standard – 4 As needed
Tach output Optional Optional Optional Standard Standard Standard As needed
Nitrous Optional, single stage Optional, single stage Optional, 2 stage NA External hardware needed Minor mods needed NA
Tuning input RS232 serial RS232 serial RS232 serial RS232 serial RS232 serial RS232 serial RS232 serial
CAN communications No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Firmware features MS1 V2.2 MS1 V3.0 / V3.57 MS2 V3.0 / V3.57 MS3-Pro MicroSquirt MicroSquirt Module DIYPNP MSPNP
Max fuel table size 12 x 12 12 x 12 16 x 16 For complete feature set, please visit MS3Pro.com 16 x 16 16 x 16 16 x 16 12 x 12
VE table resolution 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
RPM resolution 100 rpm 100 rpm 1 rpm 1 rpm 1 rpm 1 rpm 100 rpm
Acceleration enrichment TPS, MAPDot, RPM based TPS, MAPDot, RPM based TPS, MAPDot, model based TPS, MAPDot, model based TPS, MAPDot, model based TPS, MAPDot, model based TPS, MAPDot, RPM based
Fuel load Speed density, alpha-N, optional MAF input Speed density, alpha-N, optional MAF input Speed density, alpha-N, MAP/Baro Speed density, alpha-N, MAF, MAP/Baro Speed density, alpha-N, MAF, MAP/Baro Speed density, alpha-N, MAF, MAP/Baro Speed density, alpha-N
Battery voltage correction Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Spark table size 12 x 12 12 x 12 12 x 12 12 x 12 12 x 12 12 x 12 12 x 12
Max spark resolution 0.3 degrees 0.3 degrees 0.1 degrees 0.1 degrees 0.1 degrees 0.1 degrees 0.1 degrees
Injector timing Not adjustable Not adjustable Timed within crank pulses Timed within crank pulses Timed within crank pulses Timed within crank pulses Not adjustable
Basic distributor based ignition control Yes (not recommended for magnetic pickups) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes N/A
EDIS Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes N/A
Basic missing tooth wheels Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes N/A
Rotary trailing spark Not recommended Yes Yes Not enough outputs Yes Yes N/A
Odd fire capabilities Fuel only Fuel only Yes Yes Yes Yes N/A
Exotic trigger wheels Miata / 4G63, Neon Miata / 4G63, Neon Miata / 4G63, Neon, Subaru, many others Miata / 4G63, Neon, Subaru, many others Miata / 4G63, Neon, Subaru, many others Miata / 4G63, Neon, Subaru, many others Miata
Barometric correction Start-up, optional real time Start-up, optional real time Start-up, optional real time Start-up, optional real time Start-up, optional real time Start-up, optional real time Depends on application
Rev limiter types Timing retard, spark cut, fuel cut Timing retard, spark cut, fuel cut Timing retard, spark cut, fuel cut Timing retard, spark cut, fuel cut Timing retard, spark cut, fuel cut Timing retard, spark cut, fuel cut Timing retard, spark cut, fuel cut
2 step rev limiting Optional Optional Optional N/A Optional Optional Standard
Data logging External External External External External External External
* Base price includes standard bill of materials – additional components / mods can increase the price.** Injector resistors can be used to drive larger numbers of low impedance injectors.

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