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Car Forum / Dodge / Dodge Trucks / November 2006

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87 Dakota ignition upgrade options?

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Jack - 23 Nov 2006 04:44 GMT
What are my options for upgrading the ignition on this vehicle?

The engine is a V6, 3.9L, with a two-barrel Holley carburetor. The
existing distributor uses a Hall effect magnetic pickup.

The "vacuum transducer" on the spark control computer sprang a leak and
I have to replace the spark control computer along with it. I can get a
used one for under $50, but I thought I would look into the possibility
of getting better performance and/or mileage from an after market
ignition upgrade.

I would specifically be looking to bypass the stock spark control
computer altogether.

Any help greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Jack
Max Dodge - 23 Nov 2006 05:11 GMT
Check out www.devilbrad.com where you'll find a number of guys who have a
great deal of experience in this conversion.

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> What are my options for upgrading the ignition on this vehicle?
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> Thanks,
> Jack
KS - 25 Nov 2006 02:35 GMT
Years ago I had an '87 and replace the stock distributor with the mopar
performance electronic distributor kit. It came with and used the std
ignition module used from the early 70 to the mid 80's. That along with an
excel super coil made a HUGE difference in idle quality and drivability.
Uncorking the carb adjustment screws and unplugging the feed back harness
also improved mileage and drivability.

KS

> What are my options for upgrading the ignition on this vehicle?
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> Thanks,
> Jack
 
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