RE: Re:plugs attn Frank

From: Holloway,Frank T (Frank.T.Holloway@KP.ORG)
Date: Thu Nov 26 1998 - 10:22:35 EST


Glen,
FYI, I have a Crane HI-6TR on my 95 and it is CARB approved, the "TR" stands
for timing retard. The 95 is supercharged. On my 98 I have a Crane HI-6 and
it is not CARB approved but hopefully it will be some day. I live out here
in Calif. so when it comes time to smog, I will just dis-connect it. Both
trucks have the Crane PS-92 coil installed. I am very happy with the Crane
products I have heard good things and bad things about the MSD. Most of the
bad things came from other DML members and it centered around loosing power,
not reliability. The choice is up to you.......
        Frank

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Glen Renzoni [SMTP:glenzoni@totacc.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 1998 7:59 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Re:plugs attn Frank
>
> 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.
>
> ----------
> > 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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