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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 10:43 PM
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So I'm making sure I got all bases covered for the final tune. My compression ratio is 12.38 to 1, I'm using a dynaspark opti with huge taylor wires. My first trip to the dyno showed a miss at about 4200 rpm and up. I was told the plugs were gapped alittle to much so I fixed that and the altenator died right from the get go too. Should I think about any other upgrades on the ignition sys? I don't want to use a box so I was thinking about upgrading the coil but I'm not sure if it's worth it and if so which one should I get?
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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 11:23 PM
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If the car is a 93-95, YES. If it's a 96-97, NO. 96-97 cars have plenty of spark from the stock coil.
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 10:14 PM
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Thanks 96silverram I have a 97.
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