Is there another unit similar to the MSD Dash Hawk that will work for the NA xFire?

 

It should work since it is CAN compliant. Have you contacted MSD on the compatibility or did you want something a little cheaper?

 

Thanks for the post back. I emailed them about compatibility an hour ago. Our car isn't "on the list", but I had to ask.

I struck out Googleing for an "equivalent", but noticed an "ad" on the right side of the screen on my 3rd attempt. I put up the post before this.

I'm also looking at the Nitrod VPM-100G. It seems to do a heckuva' lot more for the same price. AND it will read/delete/reset codes. The only connection is to the OBDII port. If you know anything about either of them, please let me hear back?

Thanks!

 

That's the first time I saw that. It looks like a nice piece! I'm going to search to see if anyone has used this. The screen looks easier to read than the Dashhawk's too. Good find! Let me know what MSD comes back with.

 

The first response was "Which product?" I clarified and will post back ASAP!

Thanks for doing the research, I wouldn't know where to begin...

 

The response (please note that at the bottom I specified a 2005 Crossfire 3.2l w/o supercharger) :

-----Original Message-----
From: Pedro Estrada, Jr [pestrada@msdignition.com] On Behalf Of
MsdTech
Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 12:26 PM
To: Max Cichon
Subject: RE: MSD Tech Question

Sir,

The dash hawk requires that pins 6 and 14 are populated in your vehicles
OBD-II connector. You may want to take a look and check that out first.

http://dashhawk.com/faq.html

There is also a list of vehicles that the dash hawk should work with.

http://dashhawk.com/support.html

If pins 6 and 14 aren't populated, the dash hawk will not work.
Generally the dash hawk only works with 2004 and newer vehicles.

Thanks,
MSD tech

-----Original Message-----
From: Max Cichon [cichon@physics.Auburn.EDU]
Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 11:23 AM
To: MsdTech
Subject: RE: MSD Tech Question


Thanks for your prompt response. I assumed the product I was viewing
would
be mentioned. Sorry!

I'm referring to your Dash Hawk unit.

Max Cichon
Engineer Associate
Auburn University
102 Leach Science Center
Auburn, AL 36849
334/844-6903 (Lab)
334/844-6902 (FAX)
cichon@physics.auburn.edu


-----Original Message-----
From: Pedro Estrada, Jr [pestrada@msdignition.com] On Behalf Of
MsdTech
Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 9:47 AM
To: cichon@physics.auburn.edu
Subject: RE: MSD Tech Question

Sir,

Thank you for your interest in our products. What product are you
inquiring about?

Thanks,
MSD tech

-----Original Message-----
From: cichon@physics.auburn.edu [cichon@physics.auburn.edu]
Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 8:00 AM
To: MsdTech
Subject: MSD Tech Question

first_name: Max
last_name: Cichon
address: 102 Leach Science Center
city: Auburn
state: AL
zip: 36849
country: United States
phone: 334-844-6903
email: cichon@physics.auburn.edu
re_email: cichon@physics.auburn.edu
question: Will this product work on a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. 3,2l w/o
supercharger?

 

And from the guys at Nitrod:

From: Nitrod Performance Meters [mailto:info@nitrod.com]
Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 4:16 PM
To: Max Cichon
Subject: Re: Compatibility

Hi Max,

Yes, the VPM-100G is compatible with the Crossfire 2005.

Let us know if you have other questions.

Best regards,

Nitrod Support
www.nitrod.com



On Thu 13/12/07 2:14 PM , "Max Cichon" <cichon@physics.Auburn.EDU> wrote:
Is the VPM-100G compatible with a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire? There are a number of people interested.

Thanks, Max

 

hey looks like a good find, try it out and do a write up on what you think about it, tell Nitrod you plan on doing a full write up on thier product and maybe they can give you a freeby or at least 50% off just to do the install and review for the website!

If all the features work like they state on the website I will buy one for my crossfire guaranteed. Anychance they sell the same product but with a larger screen?

 

I found a couple forums and a video of the unit. Everyone who has it likes it although there was one Subbie owner who didn't like it but that was because his car wasn't compatible. Here is a vid from youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jpnkJh7GWA

Here are a couple forums where they discuss this.

http://www.ca.dsm.org/forums/ubbthre...=202963&page=3

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1284122

 

well if it's not compatible with the 04-05 imprezza why would it work in our car? This needs further investigation!

 

Also, take a look at this one:
http://www.scangauge.com/