I'm going to remove the distributer from the ignition altogether. With 4 coils, they'll have a longer dwell time, and should be able to produce a hotter spark at high rpm's.
I have to keep the distributer (for now) to run the
oil pump. At next rebuild, I may use a 5.0
oil pump and drive shaft, and then use an Explorer stub.
My initial intention was to use the MSII to manage the Ford EDIS8 module. But the MSII can be set up to fire the coils directly, and not use the Ford module; rather than have a computer that controls a computer that controls the coils - the computer will control the coils directly. I like that Idea. Simpler, easier, smaller, more accurate. Cost is about the same, too. Maybe even a little cheaper.
I'm going to have a custom 32-1 trigger wheel made, and build a bracket for the sensor. That should cost me <$20, and should be dead on accurate.
I'm also considering a knock sensor. Not sure about that, though. I have heard they are not that accurate in a "noisy" engine. I'm considering a solid roller cam, and that may produce enough noise to activate the sensor.
OOne of my main info sites is DIYAutoTune.com . I'm also interested in the MicroSquirt. But the $99,900.00 price tag seems a little steep
I'm also looking at the Sequencer, but can't really find much info on that.
Options I'm considering:
- Seperate connecter for the ignition control
- 2 barro sensors - I believe one internal is standard
-- and another can be hard wired on one of the extra inputs
- Fan control
- shift light control
---- These last two I think I can do myself. It's a matter of programming the outputs.
I'v been doing a lot of reading and research - which I enjoy. It's a challange, and I'm looking foreward to it.