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Old 12-29-2023, 03:48 AM
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Default ECU compatibility BL-130 to BL-180 for XBL100

Hi Gents
i think i have problem with my ECU BL-130 on a early XBL100
would a BL-180 work instead of the BL-130 with a suitable conversion lead ?
If so what would be the connections be to the MPX connector ?
Old 12-29-2023, 05:50 AM
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ECU's are generally programmed to suit the size of the turbine
Not a good idea to mix & match ecu's between turbines as fuel pump rates will be different and this can hurt a turbine
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Thanks
the latest XBL 100 comes with the newer ecu BL-180
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Neil

Note !
yes you can swap a BL-180 for an older BL-130 with an adapter lead !!

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Old 12-30-2023, 01:31 PM
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Yes, it can work. My older M100XBL was converted to a BL-180 after crash damage.

Since the BL-180 has MR30 connectors you'll need the following:
https://www.xicoy.com/catalog/produc...roducts_id=897
https://www.xicoy.com/catalog/produc...roducts_id=766
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