2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992) 1986-1992 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections.
Sponsored by:

So the previous owner messed up the ignition system...

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-16-08, 12:21 AM
  #1  
JYM
Always in style

Thread Starter
 
JYM's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 194
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
So the previous owner messed up the ignition system...

This is a diagram of where I found the spark plugs and how they were connected.





Now we all know that Leading is on the bottom, Trailing is on the top, and the rotor closer to the pulleys is 1 and the rotor closer to the transmission is 2.

Just wondering... I've put about a thousand miles on the car with this setting (maybe 10 miles of that was under full boost - 7.5psi for stock 89 turbo II), do you think I damaged my engine much? I bet it partly accounted for my less-than-average gas mileage (around 13mpg) since the car is pretty much stock with a Greddy exhaust and intake.
Old 02-16-08, 12:26 AM
  #2  
Leah Dizon > Roast Beef

iTrader: (1)
 
RB_eater's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Québec
Posts: 1,006
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
The car will be fine. The trailling system is mainly for emission/economy anyway.
Old 02-16-08, 01:16 AM
  #3  
Former Moderator. RIP Icemark.
 
Icemark's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Rohnert Park CA
Posts: 25,896
Likes: 0
Received 19 Likes on 19 Posts
Leading= Lower
Trailing = Top

so if your diagram is from the side, they were hooked up correctly
Old 02-16-08, 01:20 AM
  #4  
Leah Dizon > Roast Beef

iTrader: (1)
 
RB_eater's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Québec
Posts: 1,006
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by Icemark
Leading= Lower
Trailing = Top

so if your diagram is from the side, they were hooked up correctly
Originally Posted by JYM
Now we all know that Leading is on the bottom, Trailing is on the top, and the rotor closer to the pulleys is 1 and the rotor closer to the transmission is 2.
I think he just somehow inversed the diagram.
Old 02-16-08, 01:36 AM
  #5  
Former Moderator. RIP Icemark.
 
Icemark's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Rohnert Park CA
Posts: 25,896
Likes: 0
Received 19 Likes on 19 Posts
Originally Posted by RB_eater
I think he just somehow inversed the diagram.
Maybe he is referring to the actual plug designation, and had the 9's in the bottom spot and the 7's in the top.

Which wouldn't make any difference anyway, other than a little harder start and the chance of detonation if it was really warm out.
Old 02-16-08, 10:35 PM
  #6  
JYM
Always in style

Thread Starter
 
JYM's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 194
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Lol that pic I made was just for laughs... it's how I found the plugs connected and where they were (by the previous owner). From looking at the engine right side up.

I figured it wasn't necessary to make a pic of the proper way it should be connected and place it beside it as comparison.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
SakeBomb Garage
Vendor Classifieds
5
08-09-18 05:54 PM
ZacMan
Build Threads
4
09-19-15 09:20 PM
Devon300zx
2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
15
09-16-15 06:57 AM
sherff
Adaptronic Engine Mgmt - AUS
5
09-12-15 12:22 PM
SakeBomb Garage
Vendor Classifieds
0
09-04-15 05:19 PM



Quick Reply: So the previous owner messed up the ignition system...



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:22 PM.