WCCC Solid State vs. Mustang Project Sequencer?

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What are the differences here? Pros/Cons of each? Will the WCCC one drive LED’s ok? (obviously, pricing is a difference)

Mustang Project:
http://www.mustangproject.com/ProductDisplay.aspx?ID=cd701eed-c0ab-42ca-966d-de0448f2effa

WCCC:
http://www2.cougarpartscatalog.com/67w13a366.html

Anybody know of, or done a comparison between the two?

Thanks!

(Vic, would love to hear you chime in on this!)

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Solid state devices don’t survive an EMP, so, you probably wanna factor that in. :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:

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LOL, good point, Scott.

Seriously, though, nobody? Don Rush? Surely you have compared the two units?

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Here are my observations based information from the Mustang Project website and previously published installation instructions:

CU: Cougars Unlimited sequential turn signal products sold by WCCC
MP: Mustang Project

  1. Does the system work with 1157/2357 and LED bulbs?

CU: YES, it will work with both LEDs and 1157/2357 bulbs.
MP: NO, only LEDs.

  1. Does the system use factory style connectors for easy installation?

CU: YES, custom-molded connectors matching the factory specs are provided - it just plugs in.
MP: NO, uses trailer tap connectors that permanently crimp onto the harness.

  1. Does the system use factory wire colors and wire gauge size specifications?

CU: YES, uses the factory color coded wiring and wire sizes.
MP: NO, wiring is sized for LED use only.

  1. Is the product made in the USA?

CU: YES, these products are designed and assembled here in the USA.The key components are manufactured in the USA.
MP: ???, no country of origin information is provided on the website.

  1. Does the system have a mounting bracket?

CU: YES, the bracket mounts to the original rubber pad in the trunk for vibration isolation.
MP: NO, wire ties are used.

  1. Is the system designed to meet SAE J1113 load dump environment?

CU: YES, the designs are tested using an 80V load dump simulator to SAE J1113 specs.
Load dump spikes are common in the early Cougars. The circuit will shut down if a load dump spike is detected.
MP: ???, no compliance information is on their website.

  1. Is the system protected against reverse battery hookup?

CU: YES, reverse hookup protection is provided.
MP: ???, no information is available.

  1. Are the outputs protected against short circuits?

CU: YES, the system will shut down if a short circuit to ground is detected.
MP: ???, no information is available.

  1. Does the Kit includes LED bulbs?

CU: NO, LED bulbs are available from many suppliers.
MP: YES

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I have the older style MP sequencer “bulbs” system. Perfect if you are using a totally brand new wiring setup, such as a mustang Ron Francis style for a 68 for example, uses normal wiring techniques, as in brake, turn signal and lights on…simple. But , do they “click” when turn signals are activated, mine didn’t, so I added an old turn signal flasher for the clicking sound.

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Just installed mine from WCCC. Works great. So much better than before.

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Thanks for the input, fellers!

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Actually I have not had one in hand. If the price was close I suppose customers would ask but until you mentioned it I had forgot there even was an alternative. Years ago they called me wanting me to sell it for them but after a quick review I decided there was no benefit to it over the tried and true unit Vic has offered for decades. Thanks for chiming in Vic!

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Thanks, Don, and Vic. Appreciate the input from all.