[me.guevara]

Does anyone have any ideas on this?

I'm getting a HD alternator and an 8mm magnacore wire set, upgrading to a 2 gage battery wire and may look into some HD batteries (later). I'll stick to stock plugs for now, but wanted to know if there's anything I can do with the ignition coil...

Thanks guys!

 

[Disco Mike]

MG.
Have you looked on the internet for high performance engine coils? There are a number of companies like Jacobs, Mallory that should have something for you.
Good luck with your project.
Mike J.

 

[me.guevara]

Great stuff, Mike - thanks!

The Jacobs info is easier for me to understand than the Mallory stuff. Though this doesn't necessarily mean that the first is better, it certainly influences my possible purchase decision.

Before I go, willy-nilly, changing parts out on the Beast, I want to see if it'll make a difference: is anyone running non OEM or high performance coils? Any reportable results?

Cheers,

 

[Lupinia]

I just put an MSD off-road coil in my truck, and seems to have made a world of difference in performance. The coil itself is much more powerful than the OEM one, and it's filled with epoxy instead of oil, so it doesn't come unwound under rough conditions (hence the reason why it's called an off-road coil).

As far as actual performance increases, I don't have access to a dyno, but it sounds like it's running significantly stronger, and its acceleration has improved a good bit.

More information is here: http://www.msdignition.com/coil_blaster_3_8222.htm

 

[keptin]

definatly would go for the MSD off-road. Compared to the other stuff on the market, I would just say that its superior, though it could be very expensive. Ive been looking at getting one in the next year or so,
http://www.msdignition.com/ignition_8_6470.htm

 

[me.guevara]

Felix, did you go with the MSD ignition control or the ballast resistor on an OEM setup?

Thanks Felix and keptin for the tips.

 

[Lupinia]

I just replaced my existing coil, no extra stuff needed. I do plan to install an MSD ignition with my next paycheck, though. The coil itself isn't overly expensive, only $45 from Summit Racing.

 

[DiscoTex]

I just replaced my existing coil, no extra stuff needed. I do plan to install an MSD ignition with my next paycheck, though. The coil itself isn't overly expensive, only $45 from Summit Racing.

The link you posted, is that the PN of the coil you used on your D1? And if not, do you have it?

And slight thread hijack, but still on topic: what do y'all think is a good set of wires for a stock D1, 8mm Magnecores? Or something else?

 

[Lupinia]

Yep, that's the exact coil I'm using.

And I'm running stock-sized wires at the moment, but I'll be grabbing some 8.5mm Magnecors along with the MSD kit this month

 

[Disco]

Great stuff, Mike - thanks!

The Jacobs info is easier for me to understand than the Mallory stuff. Though this doesn't necessarily mean that the first is better, it certainly influences my possible purchase decision.

Before I go, willy-nilly, changing parts out on the Beast, I want to see if it'll make a difference: is anyone running non OEM or high performance coils? Any reportable results?

Cheers,

I'm running MSD6A ignition with Jacobs Ultracoil on my 95, and Crane Hi6 ignition with a Crane PS92 coil on my 91. Both systems are excellent and you can expect a gain of 10-12 extra horsepower.

 

[me.guevara]

Thanks Disco! I'll check out MSD...

 

[Craig]

Just bought an MSD 2 coil, so when it gets here ill let ya know if its upto much, paid like $107.00 NZD all up inc freight but it is the oil filled unit not the "off road" unit.

 

[South_Island_Disco]

Just bought an MSD 2 coil, so when it gets here ill let ya know if its upto much, paid like $107.00 NZD all up inc freight but it is the oil filled unit not the "off road" unit.

Graig,
Did you source it locally?...I'm looking at a coil upgrade as well.
Be keen to hear how it goes.
Steve

 

[Lupinia]

Holy crap, that's more than double what I paid for mine, which one did you get?

 

[Craig]

Hi guys, its an MSD Blaster 2, bought it off a guy on TradeMe who sells heaps of gear for V8's. Cost $95.00 plus freight of $12.00 as we are on an RD1 address. Not too sure what diff it will make if any but hey, as soon as it arrives ill let ya'll know If you want the guys email address South Island Disco just shoot me a PM and ill give you his address (hes a shop).

 

[Lupinia]

Craig, if that's USD, you got severely ripped off, that coil is only $35.

 

[Craig]

No mate, New Zealand dollars so its the very same as what you pay

 

[Lupinia]

Ahh, gotcha

 

[texasrover]

You guys with all this flexibility... What can a fella do with a 98 Disco?

Do I have an option to change or upgrade my coil pack?

 

[Craig]

Recon the more modern you get with the Disco the more problems seem to occure, mine is the 1993 so basicly its the old Rover V8 3.5 with an injection unit thrown on. Here in New Zealand this engine was used for stockcars so parts are in plenty supply and very fairly priced too.