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Old 10-09-2009, 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by RodKnock View Post
Why does a high performance car owner want a "crank trigger" system? What are the benefits and tradeoffs?
A crank trigger will give you more accurate timing. This generally doesn't matter at hydraulic-cam type RPMs, so there is no benefit over a good distributor (assuming your gears aren't worn and sloppy, which they aren't). At much higher RPMs, though, accuracy is paramount, and that's where a crank trigger will give you the edge. Now quit thinking about a crank trigger; you don't have one, nor do you need one.
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