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Old 05-16-2004, 11:56 PM
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Okay I'm wondering about ignition dwell time... the Hitman says 4.1ms and BDC syas 4.5ms and I've seen a 3.something ms setting somewhere else. What do you guys use and do your ignitors run really hot or are they pretty solid? I know there isn't much difference between 4.1 and 4.5 but it might be enough to make a hotter spark, or it might be enough to slowly wear out the ignitors by overcurrent, right? So I'd appreciate a little clarity here... I mean I'm sure neither is harmful -- both are well respected and experienced tuners -- I'm just wondering if there's a better reason to choose one or the other or split the difference or what...



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Old 05-17-2004, 12:07 AM
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I run 4.5ms with my setup and no problems.
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Old 05-17-2004, 09:53 AM
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If the ignitors are current limited (as any worthwhile ignitors are), you should be okay so long as they are properly heat sunk.
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Old 05-17-2004, 11:39 AM
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we run about 3.5?
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