Ignition question...
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Le Mans Master
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From: Cape Coral, FL 33904
Ignition question...
I am looking for a better system. I see that there are a lot of differnet ignition systems like MSD, Crane, Holly, etc. What should I be looking for? Do I need a digital system? I use my car for street use. What are the things I should be looking for?
Le Mans Master
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From: Silicon Valley Kalifornia
Re: Ignition question... (KDuniverse)
If RPM are going to be below 6500, then your stock setup is perfect. If you run nitrous or a blower, MAYBE, a juicier spark would be nice.
Team Owner
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From: Dallas TX
Re: Ignition question... (KDuniverse)
The MSD 6A and others like it seem to be what a large majority of people use on here. I'm running a Crane Cams Fireball coil (no MSD box yet), and it has helped out my high rpm's quite a bit. Of course I'm running 8.5mm wires at the same time which helps out as well.
Pro
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From: College Station Tx
Re: Ignition question... (LouisBarton)
Unless you need a boost or timing retard the stock ignition is great! Since yours is a pre-96 you will want to replace the coil with a quality unit ASAP.
Determining what you need will be the real questions. I would ask
1) Do I need a rev limiter? (only usefull if you program out the stock one)
2) Do I need any type of timing retard (nitrous or blower)
3) Do I need a 2-step (second rev limiter to let you launch at WOT)
Those are really the main features you can look for in an ignition. I would only consider a MSD or Crane unit.
[Modified by ChrisB, 6:01 PM 8/21/2001]
Determining what you need will be the real questions. I would ask
1) Do I need a rev limiter? (only usefull if you program out the stock one)
2) Do I need any type of timing retard (nitrous or blower)
3) Do I need a 2-step (second rev limiter to let you launch at WOT)
Those are really the main features you can look for in an ignition. I would only consider a MSD or Crane unit.
[Modified by ChrisB, 6:01 PM 8/21/2001]
Team Owner
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From: Dallas TX
Re: Ignition question... (KDuniverse)
I would suggest an MSD or Crane Fireball. Most any of the after market ones are going to give you 50% more volts or so. The fireball I have advertises 70% increase.
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