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Overview

 

The launch control module can control the engine RPM by monitoring and modifying the 
ignition pulses to the coil(s). 

It has two modes of operation: 

1.

 

Normal mode:  

The engine runs normally without any change as if the launch control is not there 

2.

 

Launch activated mode: 

In this mode a rev-limit is set beyond which the launch control will apply modification to the 
spark delay and miss some spark events to keep the revs under the specified limit.  

The modes can be changed by pressing the clutch when the second mode is activated. For 
the unit to operate as rev limiter all the time, the wire going to the clutch switch can be 
permanently connected to ground to keep the module in mode 2. 

Features 

By keeping the engine within suitable RPM when the clutch is pressed, best launching can 
be achieved, reducing wheel spin. Flat-shift is another enhancement that allows to do gear 
shifts while keeping the throttle pedal completely pressed. This REMOVES lag when shifting 
in turbocharged vehicles and reduces shifting time.  

Besides, by tweaking the “Miss” and “Delay” settings the sound and “feel” of the rev limiter 
can be varied widely. Hint: big “Delay” setting will make very loud sound from the exhaust 
and produce flames.  

Summary of Contents for LaunchItPro

Page 1: ...1 Launch control module Installation and Operation Manual...

Page 2: ...Impreza with 4 separate ignition coils 12 Installation on Impreza with no ignition module and double coil with 4 pin connector 13 Double ignition coil on top of engine with 3 pin connector and ignitor...

Page 3: ...the second mode is activated For the unit to operate as rev limiter all the time the wire going to the clutch switch can be permanently connected to ground to keep the module in mode 2 Features By ke...

Page 4: ...eel the rev limit kick in This way you know it s set at around 2k RPM and can retune it easily Why LaunchItPro What makes this product different is precision and quality In order to achieve the desire...

Page 5: ...between the ECU and Ignition module or if no ignition module is present between ECU and coils only if the coils have integrated amplifier inside Consider the following general wiring diagrams Figure...

Page 6: ...Signal to ignition module channel 2 To coil 2 signal wire CH3 IN Signal from ECU CH3 OUT Signal to ignition module channel 3 To coil 3 signal wire CH4 IN Signal from ECU CH4 OUT Signal to ignition mo...

Page 7: ...x clockwise and delay and miss to minimum counter clockwise Connect the Launch wire to ground to activate rev limiter and start turning the RPM knob to the left and rev the engine so you can see when...

Page 8: ...te the ignition module in the left side of the engine bay It has two connectors where one is bigger including 5 pins Unplug the 5 pin connector and attach the Launch control GND wire to the middle wir...

Page 9: ...e side going to the harness ECU to CH1 IN Do the same for the other 3 channels connecting them to CH2 IN CH2 OUT and so on one at a time so they don t get mixed up Next connect the launch control 12V...

Page 10: ...ol CH1 IN and the end going to the coil to CH1 OUT Similarly cut and connect the signals for all 4 coils Next connect launch control 12V wire to pin 1 12V on one of the coils and GND wire to pin 2 GND...

Page 11: ...am according to the manufacturer is like this You need to locate the ignition module and on its 5 pin connector one wire the biggest one is connected to ground connect to Launch control GND wire The o...

Page 12: ...h control wire can be connected to the point marked E on the diagram which is the positive side of a coil Also install the clutch switch if not already installed Installation on Impreza with 4 separat...

Page 13: ...nect the side coming from the ECU to Launch control CH1 IN Connect the other side going in the coil pin1 to CH1 OUT Same for CH2 3 and 4 Installation on Impreza with no ignition module and double coil...

Page 14: ...and connect to Launch wire Unfortunately the coil connector is square so it is unclear which pin is 1 2 3 4 So you could measure the 12V and the Ground wire using a multimeter to make sure The other 2...

Page 15: ...15 2 Connect according to the next picture CH1 OUT wire to ignition module CH1 IN wire to harness...

Page 16: ...16 3 Insulate the connections 4 Connect the other 2 wires CH2 OUT wire to ignition module CH2 IN wire to harness...

Page 17: ...17 5 And insulate them as well 6 Connect and insulate the black wire in the following way gnd...

Page 18: ...18 7 At the ignition coil peel the insulation off the middle wire 8 Attach it to an extension wire like this...

Page 19: ...19 9 Connect it to 12V wire 10 Always insulate all connections you make 11 Now is the time to fit the clutch button Start by removing the original bolt positioned at the end of the clutch pedal...

Page 20: ...20 12 Install the supplied switch in its place and tighten it so it is held firmly in place Pedal pressed Pedal released...

Page 21: ...21 13 Route the switch wire white through the hole on the firewall...

Page 22: ...22 14 Connect it to the white wire You can position the launch control module close to the ignition module zip ties or use extension wires if you d rather have it in the car...

Page 23: ...23 Launch control module installation for Mitsubishi FTO 1 Remove the plastic bit 2 Locate the engine ECU and detach the first connector it is 26pin...

Page 24: ...24 On the connector you need to find three wires number 10 11 and 23 Usually they will be 10 red or black in some cases 11 white 23 blue These wires can be seen in the following photo...

Page 25: ...or CH1 OUT Pin 10 red leading to harness coil CH2 IN Pin 11 white leading to ECU connector CH2 OUT Pin 11 white leading to harness coil CH3 IN Pin 23 blue leading to ECU connector CH3 OUT Pin 23 blue...

Page 26: ...26 12V wire can be connected to any of the red wires below The clutch button can be mounted by removing the factory bolt at the clutch pedal and putting the switch in its place...

Page 27: ...tion Connect pins 1 and 5 to Launch control Ground and 12V respectively Cut the wire going to pin 2 and connect the side coming from the ECU to Launch control CH1 IN Connect the other side going in th...

Page 28: ...n Connect pins 1 and 3 to Launch control Ground and 12V respectively Cut the wire going to pin 2 and connect the side coming from the ECU to Launch control CH1 IN Connect the other side going in the c...

Page 29: ...y this pinout IGT Igniter White E1 Ground Brown B Power from EFI main relay Black Yellow B1 Power from EFI main relay Black Yellow Cut the IGT wire and connect the end to the ECU to CH1 IN and the oth...

Page 30: ...30 Installation on Honda P30 ECU pinout This is the connector end looked from the wire side...

Page 31: ...nds to the harness and distributor to CH1 OUT Do not connect any other launch control channels Connect GND to A23 or A24 or A26 Connect 12V to A25 Clutch switch must connect to GND when pedal pressed...

Page 32: ...er channels are not needed and can be left disconnected Locate the 2 ignition trigger signals for your engine Early 1 6 mk1s 1989 1993 had External Igniters located on the intake side of the engine ba...

Page 33: ...33 1 8 94 95 Diagram is the same but without the igniter Also later 1 6 s were the same as this...

Page 34: ...ELLOW trigger 2 Cut trigger1 wire and connect the side coming from the ECU to launch control CH1 IN Connect the other side going into ignition coil or amplifier to CH1 OUT Same for trigger 2 wire cut...

Page 35: ...the ECU which is located in the foot well This is much easier to access than the coilpack which is behind the engine notorious in the mx5 world to work on The brown and brown yellow have been separate...

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