Frank, thanks for the info. The 6A has the same CARB as the 6AL, so neither
is exempt for OBD II. Since I'm in New Mexico, I'm not too worried about
smog inspections. Mainly the OBD II and the rev limiter. I E-mailed MSD
tech, so hopefully I'll get some more info.
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> From: Holloway,Frank T <Frank.T.Holloway@KP.ORG>
> To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
> Subject: DML: RE: Re: RE: plugs Attn. Glen
> Date: Wednesday, November 25, 1998 8:14 PM
>
> Glen,
> I would imagine that it would be fairly simple to get CARB & EPA approval
> for ignitions like the MSD-6A on OBD-II vehicles. CARB numbers apply to
> specific years so always check to see if the number is applicable to your
> year vehicle. When a Mis-fire is detected, I would assume that the "Check
> Engine Light" would come on, but I don't know for sure. Could be that a
> fault code would be stored. One other thing, the ignitions with built in
rev
> limiters can be hooked up and used on later vehicles, just take them off
at
> smog time and set the rev limiter higher than your factory limiter.....
>
> Frank
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Glen Renzoni [SMTP:glenzoni@totacc.com]
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 1998 6:46 AM
> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > Subject: DML: Re: RE: plugs Attn. Frank
> >
> > Frank, What about the ignitions without the rev limiter (MSD 6A)? From
my
> > MSD catalog, it has the same CARB number as the MSD 6AL. What does the
OBD
> > II do when it senses the misfire? I'd like to get the Mopar computer
(if
> > it
> > ever comes out) which should do away with the factory limit, but don't
> > want
> > to over rev it (did this more than once with my '95 Dak 5-speed, boiled
> > the
> > tires too easy :~). Also, how about the new MSD Digital-6 plus?
(Awaiting
> > CARB approval). Still wondering.
> >
> > ----------
> > > From: Holloway,Frank T <Frank.T.Holloway@KP.ORG>
> > > To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
> > > Subject: DML: RE: plugs Attn. Glen
> > > Date: Wednesday, November 25, 1998 7:02 PM
> > >
> > > Glen,
> > > Haven't tried the new Bosch Platinum's. On the subject of aftermarket
> > > ignitions, none of the ignitions with adjustable rev limiters are
CARB
> > or
> > > EPA approved for OBD-II vehicles (96 & newer). The reason is that you
> > might
> > > set the limiter lower then the factory and if hit, the computer
senses a
> > > misfire. This is what Crane told me. The above offending bodies have
no
> > > plans on certifying them.....
> > >
> > > Frank
> > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: Glen Renzoni [SMTP:glenzoni@totacc.com]
> > > > Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 1998 5:16 AM
> > > > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > > > Subject: DML: plugs
> > > >
> > > > Has anybody tried the new Bosch Platinum +4 plugs yet? Also,
anybody
> > with
> > > > an aftermarket ignition that has a separate rev limiter (such as
the
> > MSD
> > > > 6AL). How does the OBD II react to the rev limiter once it has been
> > used.
> > > > Does the random miss set the computer off? Just wandering.
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