Yeah... Jacobs looks awesome but is a bit out of my price range! :-P
- Alex
> I've never done a formal comparison but FYI I've been running a
> full Jacobs
> ignition for about 5+ years now and I'd have to say "it does
> everything they
> say it will"
>
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> Rick Lewis
> E-Mail: rlewis@gric.com
> Washington, DC
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of Alex Harris
> Sent: Monday, October 09, 2000 5:44 PM
> To: DML
> Subject: DML: Feedback on Crane Cams ignition?
>
>
> Shopping for ignitions in the Summit catalog, and Crane Cams has a system
> that looks good on paper -- Fireball HI-6S with PS-91 Coil, harness
> included, for $153.95 (vs. $180 for MSD 6A/Blaster SS/Harness combo). This
> seems to be a system targeted at the same class as the MSD 6A. The Crane
> components bought separately are about $190, so the package deal looks
> pretty good cash-wise if it's a good ignition. The only technical
> difference
> I can spot is that the Crane is inductive discharge, while the MSD is
> capacative discharge. What's the diff?
>
> Anybody try these or have any data on their quality?
>
> HI-6S Ignition System Specifications
>
> Operating voltage 6 to 18 volts, reverse polarity protected,
> negative ground
> only.
> Current draw 5.0 amps maximum at 7,000 RPM.
> RPM operating range 8,000 RPM (can be extended to in excess of
> 10,000 RPM on
> 4 cylinder engines).
> RPM limiter range 1,000 to 5,000 RPM for stage rev limit. 4,000
> to 8,000 RPM
> for maximum rev limit (can be doubled for 4 cylinder engines).
> Multiple spark duration Approximately 20 degrees crankshaft rotation below
> 2,000 RPM. Maximum 12 sparks per sequence.
> Primary voltage output 450 volts (inductive discharge).
> Spark duration 2,800 microseconds at 2,000 RPM.
> Trigger input Module trigger (12 volt square wave).
> Dimensions 5-1/2"L x 3"W x 1-1/2"H, 2-3/8 lbs.
> Operational limit 8,000 RPM continuous at 185 degrees F.
>
> http://www.cranecams.com/ignition1/electoc.htm
>
>
> - Alex/StL
> '00 RC SLT V6 5-Speed
> Autolite 3923's, Homebrew K&N
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