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Author Topic: Ignitions...How do they work? WantedCOBRA ¯ Member # 3150 posted                              I was just wondering what it is exactly that an aftermarket ignition can do for performance? Also, what are some other products that improve performance but dont necessarily have air flowing through them?Thanks...James Posts: 127 | From: Fairfield, CALIFORNIA | Registered: Aug 2003  |  : 91 5.0 ¯ Member # 1527 posted                              A stonger spark will cause the fuel to burn faster. Also, with Multiple Spark Discharge (MSD) ignintions, you get multiple sparks before the exhaust valve opens, helping to completely burn all the fuel, which of course adds hp. -------------------- 02 GT - Zinc Yellow 91 5.0 LX - Red Posts: 1316 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Jul 2002  |  : DropTopFox drama Member # 1689 posted                              Doesn't really make that much difference on a near stock motor but with a lot of power it helps out a ton -------------------- Go out and do something for yourself today everyone, quit depending on others -Me http://www.CaliforniaFords.com/cgi-bin/album.pl?album=00001689 Posts: 4003 | From: San Bruno | Registered: Aug 2002  |  : mustanggt5091 All I need is..... Member # 444 posted                              Things without air would have to be fuel systems, underdrive pullies, electric fans and or water pump, etc.... -------------------- 88 GT 357w (SOLD):( 06 Limited Edition R6 !!!!! Posts: 2353 | From: Fairfield / Santa Rosa , Ca | Registered: Sep 2001  |  : BOUNTY HUNTER VERT ¯ Member # 2754 posted                              Anything you can take off the car that it dosent need will make it faster. Pull the spare tire the carpet insulation stock seats hvac assembly and inner bumpers power steering and ac. There ya go no air flowing mods -------------------- 89 Saleen vert Bounty Hunter racing http://www.corral.net/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=1324&papass=&sort=1&size=medium&thecat= Its all stock and slow wanna run. Posts: 899 | From: ca | Registered: Apr 2003  |  : Quick 88LX ¯ Member # 1950 posted                                 The basic ignition parts you will need to have a siiiiiiick electrical system is as follows: Ignition Box (6AL or better) with or without BTM Ignition Wires Distributor/cap/rotor/gear etc... Some nice Plugs Coil And after enough mods... A dyno tune with a custom burnt chip OR just pick up a PMS. I prefer MSD for my entire ignition but some people have great luck with other products. MSD is the shit and I noticed a nice improvement after installing all of these components. And if you really want to get performance with no airflow... Move the battery to the trunk. Actually over the right rear tire (or as close to it as possible) for the best traction on the right side of the car. NOTE: Full rear suspension will greatly improve your power to ground transfer and gears are just savage. 3.55 or better! -------------------- "Men are Made, Not Born" Car Picture : http://www.angelfire.com/theforce/quick88lx/ Original Member #495. Can I get my number back? Posts: 1784 | From: Fairfield, CA/Okinawa, Japan | Registered: Oct 2002  |  : WantedCOBRA ¯ Member # 3150 posted                              Thanks for all the input...it all helps!...James Posts: 127 | From: Fairfield, CALIFORNIA | Registered: Aug 2003  |  :

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