What Ignition system to use...1.6l vtec on boost.
I have almost everything now so I'm starting to get excited 
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Re: What Ignition system to use...1.6l vtec on boost.
Originally Posted by strandmo
I like the added security of the extra spark 
Make 400 to the wheels, and then come back with ignition questions.
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Re: What Ignition system to use...1.6l vtec on boost.
Originally Posted by Joseph Davis
What extra spark? You mean how MSDs spark multiple times below 3500 rpms, for no reason I can understand?
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Re: What Ignition system to use...1.6l vtec on boost.
How does a second spark ignite already spent charge? Anything unburnt after the first spark exists in the stupid:1 AFR range. BTW, if it has ---- all to do with emissions why don't the OEMs do it?
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Re: What Ignition system to use...1.6l vtec on boost.
I ran a MSD SCI with a Blaster 3 coil and 9.3 mm plug wires on just a pretty much stock car just cold air intake and full exhaust(NA motor). I thought the engine fired up quicker, ran smoother, throttle response was better, also the top end felt quicker and I hardly ever had a misfire. Me and my friend got this when we first got into building hondas like 7 years ago(before I found HMT so we didn't really think about turbo'ing then). I think it's a nice upgrade if you already have a turbo'ed car, it felt nice for NA. I'd recommend an ignition upgrade but not for as much as I spent on brand new. I think I spent $180 on the MSD SCI, $50 for the coil, and $100 on the plug wires. What a waste of good money. Like I said we did this when we first started so we didn't know a whole lot at the time. If you already have a turbo go for it, just don't spend more then $100 bucks.
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Re: What Ignition system to use...1.6l vtec on boost.
Originally Posted by InfernoSoul
I ran a MSD SCI with a Blaster 3 coil and 9.3 mm plug wires on just a pretty much stock car just cold air intake and full exhaust(NA motor). I thought the engine fired up quicker, ran smoother, throttle response was better, also the top end felt quicker and I hardly ever had a misfire. Me and my friend got this when we first got into building hondas like 7 years ago(before I found HMT so we didn't really think about turbo'ing then). I think it's a nice upgrade if you already have a turbo'ed car, it felt nice for NA. I'd recommend an ignition upgrade but not for as much as I spent on brand new. I think I spent $180 on the MSD SCI, $50 for the coil, and $100 on the plug wires. What a waste of good money. Like I said we did this when we first started so we didn't know a whole lot at the time. If you already have a turbo go for it, just don't spend more then $100 bucks.
That's what i wanna hear, other people's experience. And yes i have a turbo'ed D16 and i think by adding an ignition system is a simple and effective upgrade to any engine setup.I just wanted to know what people was using out there.Thanks again.
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Re: What Ignition system to use...1.6l vtec on boost.
Originally Posted by Joseph Davis
BTW, if it has ---- all to do with emissions why don't the OEMs do it?
