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**bn880** · **Ignition Coil Recommendations?**

Hi all,

I'm back to running 27-30psi of boost on my little 86 2.2 and have had to drop the spark gap pretty low on some random Chrysler Oil filled coil (rotor/pickup/wires are good, supply voltages are good). So I'm looking for your best recommendations of a powerful ignition coil which might let me keep a gap of ~1mm on the plugs, and yet one that doesn't cost $200. I'm a cheap TD guy.

Preferrably a part numbers or vendor links?

Thanks for your expert recommendations.

john1320 · 06-11-2006, 08:49 PM

Relocate a new (stock) or blaster coil close to the dist. This is the only reliable mod i'm aware of..

**bn880** · 06-12-2006, 05:22 PM

Yes mine is relocated now, looking into a blaster. Thanks.

DblTrbl · 06-14-2006, 01:00 AM

I use a blaster up to 32 PSI with a .28 gap.

However, don't forget there are actually two spark gaps. One on the plug and one in your distributor.

I bent the cable ends in the distributor so the are closer to the rotor. I also pinched the metal in the rotor so it comes out further. Just make sure they don't touch.

Carl

scott_s · 06-14-2006, 11:07 AM

I like my crane fireball coil. Looks stock.

john1320 · 06-23-2006, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by scott_s

I like my crane fireball coil. Looks stock.

P/N?
That sounds like the ticket for a stealthy approach!

DaytonaTurbo87 · 06-23-2006, 01:11 AM

stay away from accel. Tried 2 accel's in my satellite, they both sucked, one even started leaking oil after about 6 months. In the trash it went, popped a junkyard stocker on and it's rumbling around better than ever!

scott_s · 06-23-2006, 01:14 AM

hmm, not too sure. I can try to look it up for you. You may find it faster via a search on the Crane website.

Martin · 06-25-2006, 03:29 PM

Ditto on the Accell they suck two have failed on me I just went back to stock.

puppet · 04:04 PM

Had a blaster (3) poop out on me after a while at 25 psi. Got a recommendation from another member, DUGZSHELBY, on a coil he uses with good results:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
He uses a .5 ohm resistor to protect the SMEC driver because this coil has impedance of .7 ohm's.

scott_s · 06-25-2006, 07:09 PM

The link to the one I mentioned
http://www.cranecams.com/index.php?s...&lvl=4&prt=162

A different one.
http://www.cranecams.com/index.php?s...&lvl=4&prt=164

DartGTS340 · 06-26-2006, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DblTrbl

I use a blaster up to 32 PSI with a .28 gap.

How many volts does it take to jump a spark across that?

Sorry. Had to give a little jab over that 9/32" gap stated.

I know you meant .028.

Quote:

stay away from accel.

Stay away from Accel anything. I no longer know of any product they make that is worth buying. Years ago maybe, but not today. They have become a company of junk products propped up by an established name.

john1320 · 06-26-2006, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scott_s

The link to the one I mentioned
http://www.cranecams.com/index.php?s...&lvl=4&prt=162

A different one.
http://www.cranecams.com/index.php?s...&lvl=4&prt=164

Thanks, scott

**bn880** · 06-26-2006, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by puppet

Had a blaster (3) poop out on me after a while at 25 psi. Got a recommendation from another member, DUGZSHELBY, on a coil he uses with good results:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
He uses a .5 ohm resistor to protect the SMEC driver because this coil has impedance of .7 ohm's.

No need for that here, I have spare power modules.

(to be honest I doubt the extra load will burn the PM, it seems to gave a good tolerance) Now running a Blaster 2 at 27-30psi, it runs clearly better, especially up top. Compared to my old stock coil. My gap is still pretty small (0.75mm), going to try increasing it slowly.

DblTrbl · 06-27-2006, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DartGTS340

How many volts does it take to jump a spark across that?

Sorry. Had to give a little jab over that 9/32" gap stated.

I know you meant .028.

Stay away from Accel anything. I no longer know of any product they make that is worth buying. Years ago maybe, but not today. They have become a company of junk products propped up by an established name.

Yep, those Blasters sure can jump the spark gap.

BTW, I also had an Accel drop dead on me after only 2 weeks of use.

Also, one more thing about making good spark... Most people are running a high performance fuel pump which draws more current. As it turns out, the pump and the + side of the coil both share the same puny wires. It's a good idea to seperate these two with their own wires so there will be less voltage drop to the coil.