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    Offline Danishmopar

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    Are the orange box so bad
    « on: July 21, 2015 - 01:52:07 PM »
    Hi Guys.

    I got my 7018 Challenger running at idle, then the engine stops in the work shop. My mistake gos on the orange ignition box, but are they, so bad as everybody says.

    Thanks guys
    « Last Edit: July 21, 2015 - 02:11:56 PM by Danishmopar »
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    Offline roadman5312

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    Re: Are the orange box so bad
    « Reply #1 on: July 21, 2015 - 03:32:11 PM »
     I thought the 7018 Challengers had blue boxs.   :clueless:
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    Offline RCCDrew

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    Re: Are the orange box so bad
    « Reply #2 on: July 21, 2015 - 03:35:10 PM »
    Lol. 
    I changed out my orange box yesterday. Quit sparking during startup.
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    Offline Danishmopar

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    Re: Are the orange box so bad
    « Reply #3 on: July 21, 2015 - 04:22:07 PM »

    Mine has always been orange, idint know they could be blue.


    Are there any data on the wiring plug on the box..

    Thanks guys  :cheers:
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    Re: Are the orange box so bad
    « Reply #4 on: July 21, 2015 - 04:24:30 PM »
    The orange boxes are bad.  Get rid of it.  I had an orange ECU in my tool box just to use if I ever had a problem with my stock ECU.  My car was running bad earlier this year so I put the orange box on the car as a test.  The car wouldn't start and flooded itself out with the orange box in place.  It went in the trash.  Ever since MP changed venders, the orange box has been junk.  Don't waste your time with it. :2cents:

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    Mine has always been orange, idint know they could be blue

    That was just a joke since he assumed "7018" was a typo...
    « Last Edit: July 21, 2015 - 04:26:10 PM by burdar »
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    Offline Danishmopar

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    Re: Are the orange box so bad
    « Reply #5 on: July 21, 2015 - 05:34:33 PM »
    I jumped right in  :banghead:

    « Last Edit: July 21, 2015 - 05:36:21 PM by Danishmopar »
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    Offline roadman5312

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    Re: Are the orange box so bad
    « Reply #6 on: July 21, 2015 - 05:42:23 PM »
    Quote from: Danishmopar on July 21, 2015 - 05:34:33 PM
    I jumped right in  :banghead:
                      My apology's, just my sense of humor kicked in.  All in fun.    :2thumbs:  One of these knucleheads will have the info you need on the box, I don't.
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    Offline JayBee

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    Re: Are the orange box so bad
    « Reply #7 on: July 21, 2015 - 07:08:13 PM »
    My original orange box that came with the conversion kit lasted only a couple weeks. Local dealership troubleshot the problem down to the bad ECU. They replaced it and its been running fine since 1988. Maybe back then the quality was different. Hope I didn't just jinx myself.
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    Re: Are the orange box so bad
    « Reply #8 on: July 22, 2015 - 11:10:01 AM »
    So what do you replace it with??

    Are they any date codes on the older orange boxes if you happen to be looking at a swap meet.

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    Re: Are the orange box so bad
    « Reply #9 on: July 22, 2015 - 11:47:41 AM »
    just a note on differences
    orange box  6,000 rpm
    chrome box 8,000 rpm
    gold  box  12,000 rpm

    like the voltage regulators, the QC issues are hit and miss.
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    Offline RCCDrew

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    Re: Are the orange box so bad
    « Reply #10 on: July 22, 2015 - 12:31:28 PM »
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    Re: Are the orange box so bad
    « Reply #11 on: July 22, 2015 - 04:51:31 PM »
    I agree. I just replaced my orange box and coil with the FBO system. World of difference. Idles better, starts quicker and the plugs are burning beautiful when they were rich before. No more 70's technology with a ballast resister.
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    Offline Danishmopar

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    Re: Are the orange box so bad
    « Reply #12 on: July 22, 2015 - 07:14:36 PM »
    That FBO kit looks nice, but pricey comparing to the MP system i have now, but if the Orange box, goes every 3 months, is worth it
    They have a dealer in Sweden, i have contacted him for the stock holding-

    Thanks guys
    « Last Edit: July 22, 2015 - 07:44:07 PM by Danishmopar »
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    Offline Fern

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    Re: Are the orange box so bad
    « Reply #13 on: July 22, 2015 - 07:42:43 PM »
    I also installed the FBO kit. Best money spent.
    Like was said, burns better, cleaner and better throttle response. And the ballast resister is gone  :thumbsup:
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    Re: Are the orange box so bad
    « Reply #14 on: July 22, 2015 - 10:08:07 PM »
    Rev-N-Nator  :2thumbs: :clapping:
    Ran the same Chrysler Chrome box for 28 years straight with no problems but it is now the spare back up to my Rev-N-Nator.
    Starts quicker, idles smoother while burning leaner. Very happy with it so far. Even wifey noticed the exhaust is less "stinky"...
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