PS. I forgot to mentioned that later on I bought on of them spark plug
gapping tools made by Jacobs. It gaps them perfectly every time.
I'm done.
-----Original Message-----
From: Shaun.Hendricks@bergenbrunswig.com
<Shaun.Hendricks@bergenbrunswig.com>
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Wednesday, August 26, 1998 8:42 AM
Subject: Re: DML: any gains in electrical
> I seem to recall this debate from years ago. Everyone was trying to
reduce
>the resistance in their ignition systems so they could "widen" the gap on
the
>sparkplugs, in theory, making a larger spark. I was under the impression
that
>when engines went to fuel injection, that with the improved efficiency of
the
>fuel injection mix, this whole "lower resistance" "increase gap" argument
>became irrelevant because now that the fuel was being mixed efficiently, a
>small spark produced the same results as a big one.
> The above comments come from practical experience and an explaination.
I
>used to own a Triumph Spitfire 1500 (a carbureted car). I put an Allison
>optical ignition on it (instead of the condenser/points) with high
preformance
>wires and near max gapped platinum plugs. She screamed down the road after
>that. When I got my VNT Shadow (SMPFI), I thought I'd also put high
>preformance wires and plugs in her. She ran awful, even at factory gap. I
>tossed Champions back in her and her old wires and she ran great again.
> The dealer mechanics told me why that happened and also tossed in that
>gapping is an "inexact" resistance as it changes with heat/environment.
They
>added that modern engines are made for certain spark levels and when you
>change that natural resistance you modify the spark, and to change the
motor
>correctly you have to change advance timings and fuel feeds to take
advantage
>of the lesser resistances. I dunno if I was being fed a load of crap, but
it
>sure sounded like it explained my own experiences with the Shadow.
> Just an $.02 here.
>
>Shaun
>Tustin, CA
>
>-----original message-------
>OK, now its a fact that 92-96 daks are slower with ignition upgrades.
>Now I ask you what are your facts based on and why is it that there
>slower. Just because someone says its true doesnt mean its a fact. I
>am about one paycheck from doing this and want to know whats the pros
>and cons.
>
>Fleg
>
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