Stock style ignition vs front mounted dist at high power levels
01-12-2008, 08:52 PM
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Stock style ignition vs front mounted dist at high power levels I'm considering an blown LSX swap in my thirdgen. I have seen some of the higher horsepower (~1000hp) LSX cars running a front mounted distributor and not the stock coils. Since I view this as one of the major advantages of the LSX; why would anyone perform a swap BACK to a distributor?
As in, should I expect issues with a stock style LSX ignition at the 1000hp level?
Thanks,
Justin May
As in, should I expect issues with a stock style LSX ignition at the 1000hp level?
Thanks,
Justin May
01-12-2008, 09:07 PM
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Your talking about this style right?
I believe that the advantage has to do with having a non-ECM/PCM powered vehicle. You can race different classes and have less restrictions. Maybe not so much a power choice afterall. It is an interesting conversion to see though. It is also easier on the pocketbook to have a small block kicking out 600-1000hp with the LSx motor thanks to advances in technology over a traditional BBC or SBC where it takes $$$$ to make it comparable in the least.
I believe that the advantage has to do with having a non-ECM/PCM powered vehicle. You can race different classes and have less restrictions. Maybe not so much a power choice afterall. It is an interesting conversion to see though. It is also easier on the pocketbook to have a small block kicking out 600-1000hp with the LSx motor thanks to advances in technology over a traditional BBC or SBC where it takes $$$$ to make it comparable in the least.
