Which is the best ignition system to upgrade?
A great place to start upgrading the ignition system on any vehicle is the controller of spark. On internal combustion engines this is going to lead you right to the distributor. If you’re working with an old points style, it’s worth swapping to electronic ignition.
Can you upgrade the ignition system on a MuscleCar?
Fordyce explained the thought process behind upgrading a musclecar’s ignition system, “If you have a pre-’74 car with a points type distributor, there is a huge advantage in switching over to an electronic ignition system.” MSD’s Gomez agreed, “An electronic ignition will really wake an engine up.
Why do you need an electronic ignition system?
Electronic ignition helps make for better response and even helps boost fuel economy when used in place of points style distributors. They also are more durable and will require less maintenance. HEI conversions are a great upgrade to consider, as they relocate the coil to the distributor, saving space in the engine bay.
Which is the best ignition system for a big block engine?
Precision aftermarket distributor and high-quality ignition components ensure that your big-block delivers all the performance it is capable of. Crank trigger ignition systems offer rock-solid timing stability and are the best choice for drag racing.
A great place to start upgrading the ignition system on any vehicle is the controller of spark. On internal combustion engines this is going to lead you right to the distributor. If you’re working with an old points style, it’s worth swapping to electronic ignition.
Electronic ignition helps make for better response and even helps boost fuel economy when used in place of points style distributors. They also are more durable and will require less maintenance. HEI conversions are a great upgrade to consider, as they relocate the coil to the distributor, saving space in the engine bay.
What’s the best ignition coil for a Mopar muscle car?
For this application, we suggest going with the MSD 8202 Blaster 2 Ignition Coil. This ignition coil is great for stock upgrades while complimenting the performance of our new MSD distributor. It also can be used without a ballast resistor on our application, which allows us to keep a clean looking engine compartment by minimizing excess wires.
What kind of ignition coil do I Need?
An OEM ignition coil (left) and a performance aftermarket coil from Accel – an Accel SuperCoil. The aforementioned ability to make ignition system adjustments while driving is one of the major selling points for high-end high-performance competition ignition systems.