Stronger ignition for E85?

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04-26-2012, 02:38 PM

kgkern01

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Stronger ignition for E85?

I have been running E85 for a while with 11.7 scr/9.3 dcr, but on stock ignition. Would switching to a stronger ignition be beneficial, even if just an MSD coil and wires, or should I step up to an ignition box too?

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04-26-2012, 02:48 PM

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HP per dollar would be very damn low. I would spend the money elsewhere

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04-26-2012, 02:51 PM

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E85 does have a higher octane.

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04-26-2012, 03:24 PM

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I would stick with the stock ignition. I've been on it for 2 years. I don't think there are any measurable gains with a better ignition on it.

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04-26-2012, 03:37 PM

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Ok, so since I'm about to do a tune up anyway, just a set of MSD wires and new plugs should be good enough then?

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04-26-2012, 04:10 PM

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Yep, msd wires some NGK 6's should be could. A lot of people are having great luck with the Jegs brand plug wires and seem to be testing out better then the MSD wires. I would stick with a stock coil as well.

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