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The problem with the manufacturers ecu is that the code is locked and cannot be changed. This is an issue because the stock ecu depends on all sorts of sensors and inputs like airbags that the Morgan simply doesn't have. Ergo, an aftermarket ecu is needed. An aftermarket ECU is not possible for the GDI engine because the multi-pulse injection required to too complex and would require the investment of too much cash to make it worth while.
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On two cars with fly by wire throttles, there has been a procedure for resetting the throttle potentiometer after the car has been stood for a while. Usually involves turning on the ignition anf flooring the throttle a few times without starting the engine. The Lotus was a bugger for losing that throttle setting and it always had the effect you describe.
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I might give that a try Howard. It may even be be Tip of the Year!
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Is that because it's free..? 
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Free does make a big difference where I come from.
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I must admit that the Mustang we rented in the states didn't show this issues and early mornings could be down to 4c
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So, you enjoyed the Mustang then? 
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Fantastic. it only had the 4 cylinder 2.3 l engine but it went well in track mode.
Very comfortable and very quiet with the hood up the one time we used it for 10 mins in the rain. We were very lucky with weather though some Americans thought us odd with it down in 11 c weather.
It had heated & cooled seats. When we hit the high 20s & low 30s the cooling was very welcome.
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On two cars with fly by wire throttles, there has been a procedure for resetting the throttle potentiometer after the car has been stood for a while. Usually involves turning on the ignition anf flooring the throttle a few times without starting the engine. The Lotus was a bugger for losing that throttle setting and it always had the effect you describe. So exactly like twin Webers. Two presses squirts in the fuel and away she goes. Or have we moved on here! 
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Thanks John. I said to one of my Prescott colleagues (he with several Morgans and other cars including a '65 Mustang) that the 2.3 would be enough, but he insists only the V8 will do... Maybe I'll have a closer look when the used market starts to show them... 
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