LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

ignition upgrade?

Old Apr 17, 2004 | 08:36 PM
  #1  
'97 SS's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Default ignition upgrade?

whats up, ive been browsing this forum for a while, decided to ask a question.

any suggestions as far as an ignition set-up? i see msd and crane make boxes for the lt1, but id like to get some input from you guys. ive got some minor mods, stock bottom end.
hotcam/1.6rr
ported heads
bbk shorties
borla catback
30# svo's
Reply
Old Apr 17, 2004 | 08:40 PM
  #2  
smokin t/a 600's Avatar
On The Tree
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 172
Likes: 0
From: Michigan
Default

Originally Posted by '97 SS
whats up, ive been browsing this forum for a while, decided to ask a question.

any suggestions as far as an ignition set-up? i see msd and crane make boxes for the lt1, but id like to get some input from you guys. ive got some minor mods, stock bottom end.
hotcam/1.6rr
ported heads
bbk shorties
borla catback
30# svo's
I have the hypertech ignition coil, i am not positive if they make it for 97's but you should check it out.
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2004 | 01:14 PM
  #3  
96SCTA's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 1,112
Likes: 0
From: BLOOMFIELD, NY
Default

My crane hi 6 ignition box kills any coil i put in my car. The stock one seems to be the only one that works well with it. I would say that with your mods you do not realy need a new high out put coil unless your old one is bad.
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2004 | 02:17 PM
  #4  
Vendetta's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 9,339
Likes: 3
From: NYC metro area
Default

Originally Posted by 96SCTA
My crane hi 6 ignition box kills any coil i put in my car. The stock one seems to be the only one that works well with it. I would say that with your mods you do not realy need a new high out put coil unless your old one is bad.
I agree, just go with a box for now like the MSD or the Crane
Reply
Old Apr 19, 2004 | 02:51 PM
  #5  
z28s's Avatar
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 70
Likes: 0
From: Windsor, Ont
Default

Im happy with my crane HI-6R, with an msd coil, havn't had any problems
Reply


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:30 AM.

story-0
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-2
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-3
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-4
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-5
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE
story-8
Five Reasons the Camaro Was the Most Pivotal Player in the Pony Car Wars 2.0

The world was a better place when it was still around.

By Brett Foote | 2026-01-23 09:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Reasons the LS7 Is GM's Most Extreme Naturally Aspirated V8 Engine Ever

Slideshow: The 7.0-liter LS7 was designed for absolute cutting-edge performance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-07 18:36:00


VIEW MORE