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How strong is the stock ignition system on my 1987 LG4?
Is there a HP limit, or just RPM limit that the stock ignition will fail at?
Anyone have ALOT of power with the stock ignition?
Basically how far can i go without addressing the ignition.
Will an MSD box w/ matching coil and module fix the problem?
sorry if any of this is repeat i searched and could not find answers
__________________ u call it "drifting"? i call it a lack of proper traction, the fastest way around the track isnt sideways with the tires smoking (well, most of the time). oh yeah japan makes the best race bikes, but the cars are for transportation. and thats, your new opinion!
It's a standard HEI system, just computer controlled. I believe it's 40K-50K volts, which is really plenty for just about anything you want to do. I've heard 7500 rpms is the stock limit.
It's a standard HEI system, just computer controlled. I believe it's 40K-50K volts, which is really plenty for just about anything you want to do. I've heard 7500 rpms is the stock limit.
Its NOWHERE NEAR 7,500. The 87s have the small cap HEI EST distributer. At 4,500 rpm you are already starting to miss, well before 6K its breaking up badly. You need to change the coil and module to get more RPM. DUI Dynafire module and Coil work VERY well. I would use a MSD 6AL as well. With those 3 components I have pushed my 350 past 6,500 MANY times.
Its NOWHERE NEAR 7,500. The 87s have the small cap HEI EST distributer. At 4,500 rpm you are already starting to miss, well before 6K its breaking up badly. You need to change the coil and module to get more RPM. DUI Dynafire module and Coil work VERY well. I would use a MSD 6AL as well. With those 3 components I have pushed my 350 past 6,500 MANY times.
i upgraded my small cap external coil HEI, with a MSD blaster coil and used an Accel control module and ive had it up to 6000 with no issues. i also used an MSD cap and rotor and 8mm mallory wires with NKG plugs.
there are also the older 4pin types... look at yours and ull be able to tell the diff. really just upgrade the coil and module, then do new cap/rotor, new plugs and wires and ull be fine for about anything.
and thats, your new opinion!
