[DML] Re: Ignition upgrading

["Harold McElraft" <hmcelraft@xxxxxxx>]

I researched a while when I dove in to getting my D ready for PF. 
Personally I was afraid to venture too far from OEM components. Over 
the years I have observed lots of issues when folks tried different 
stuff when it comes to the spark. The one issue that concerned me 
the most is the coil. The resistance, the ECU and induction unit all 
need to work together for proper performance. Mechanically, the 
rotor, cap, plugs and wires were a lesser concern to me although the 
spark plugs should be in the correct heat range for the engine. So, 
move away from OEM and I see lots of mismatch possibilities and 
guess work unless there is some engineering involved. That's when I 
looked at DMCH's Nology stuff. A bit pricey but, the engineering 
appeared to be there to suit me. I have been very impressed so far 
with the Nology kit. A noticeable kick too. I especially like the 
performance at the higher revs. I also had the engine analyzed for 
emission performance after the tune - super clean - passed with 
flying colors.

I did get a new OEM NOS coil from DMCH to have a "fresh" unit and 
BTW it is less expensive than other "replacements". Nology has a 
coil amplifier engineered for that unit. The Nology wires are cool 
looking but you really don't see much of them once you have 
everything back together.

I also got all the Hervey switching that comes with new rubber and 
his neat marking system for easy hookup, Hervey's silicone vacuum 
hoses, and heater valve. I have Grady's deluxe water pump kit 
(thermostat, gaskets, etc.), silicone coolant hoses, seals and bolt 
kits.

The only thing I had to fabricate was a coil wire. Go figure, Nology 
does not include a coil wire with the set. So, I got a Taylor 8mm 
Pro silicone coil wire from the local speed shop and made my own.

Harold McElraft - 3354



--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Louie G <louie@xxxx> wrote:
> Hi List,
> 
> I'm about to take off my intake manifold to replace some vacuum 
components on my car, and I figured while I am in "the valley of 
death" that I'd just go ahead and replace and upgrade all the 
components  in the area. I'd like some advice or experience on 
upgrading my ignition system. 



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