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3.2 Ignition
I have an 87 Carrera and am wondering about aftermarket ignition. I put an MSD unit in my TR6 with good results. Anyone upgraded from stock on a G-50 car? Thanks.
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10-22-2004, 12:01 PM
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First question....
What is it that you're trying to fix ( improve) ?? If you want to "upgrade"...what are the current "symptoms"? High speed miss? Low speed plug fouling ?? The standard system ( if you grab it wrong while working on the car) will put you flat on your back. Wil
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10-22-2004, 12:36 PM
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Not much to improve on the stock motronic system.
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10-22-2004, 02:14 PM
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Thanks for the replies. I'm not trying to "fix" anything in particular - just wondering if the stock setup could be improved upon.
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10-22-2004, 02:39 PM
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The stock system lights the fire fine. To improve it you can put a Steve Wong chip in it. Don't expect HP. Just expect driveability improvements.
To make a power improvement you will need to go to twin plug ignition. (bring money!) Wayne
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10-22-2004, 06:14 PM
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The MSD is a great system if you're running carbs as it will help with a mixture that's not spot on. On a Motronic car, the consensus is that it does nothing (I'd tend to agree).
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