Instead of using the crank angle sensor, coils, & igniters. Can I just use a distributor instead? It all just in one package would simplify the engine bay immensely and deal with a lot less crap.



Can these be used at all in Turbo IIs? Also what do those valves connect to? And if I decide to go this route, will my car require any modifications to the current ignition system?

 

I think the computer will think something is very wrong and not fire the injectors....not positive but my bit of change to throw at a bum.

 

Hmm, where to start. Let's start with everything you loose by throwing out the FC ignition and forgive me if I miss anything. ECU control of the timing. Direct connection of the coils to the plugs. (The spark doesn't have to jump between the cap and rotor) The FC's better ignitors. One coil. Factory wiring/color coding. Oh, almost forgot. The ECU won't know the engine is turning and won't inject any fuel.

 

my car runs exactly like that..

and it's a 91 :P

linky here

 

Yeah, but that's an FC with S3 style electronics.

 

Euro FC's had dizzies I believe.

 

NA FC's here in europe uses a distributor, but I haven't seen a TII with one so I think it is only NA models.

 

You'd need to tailor the advance curve on the dizzy to handle boost on the turbo motor - vacuum advance?
The stock CAS system is a lot more precise with better control over ignition timing.

I dunno what you call "cluttered", but twin coils with spark plug wires going all over the place is not exactly what I call "cleaner" versus the stock triple coil set-up...


-Ted

 

Its doable but why would you want to take out a good working system? Your taking a step backward.

 

My exact feeling twords dizzys and carbs.

 

I didn't think a distributor would be considered a step backwards. Well if it is definitely a lot to get that to work, then nevermind and I'll stick to the stock ignition system.

 

Definitely a step backwards. You have only one timing curve with a dizzy, plus the need to replace rotors and caps. The stock coils are also MUCH more powerful.

 

Can anyone recommend some aftermarket ignition systems for me?

 

Uh, what exactly are you trying to do?
What's wrong with the stock ignition (coils?) system?

The stock coils are some of the beefiest in the industry.
Adding CDI is my recommendation...
Going beyond that gets EXPENSIVE!


-Ted

 

Well here's my main question then: Considering I want to run 15 pounds of boost, wouldn't it be a good idea to upgrade/amplify the spark? My car tends to run rich, and I like it that way (I can control it with my HKS F-con though). The turbo I'm running is a T04S 60-1.

 

Put a CDI box on the leading coil.

A dizzy and standard coil will just give you a much weaker spark. You can get higher augmenting with aftermarket parts, but never as high as running the stock system and a simple CDI box.