REVIEW: Aftermarket Coils, Plug gapping, Leads

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Disclaimer: The following are provided as a GUIDE ONLY, and neither myself. nor the original writer, nor Ozhonda take any responsibility for the outcomes of someone else doing the following. You follow these steps at your own risk!

Posted this a few times in completely irrelevant threads so i thought i'd put it here along with parts sources:

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SOURCES
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LX91 Crane Cams Coil - AU$105
http://www.gccorp.com.au/automotive/...roducts_id=167
Picture - http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ngsBracket.jpg


External Coil Dizzy Setup (Clear) - US$29+shipping
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/99-00...mZ250208986635
Picture - http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...zyandLeads.jpg



NGK Iridium Plugs x4 (BKR6EIX-11: 6 Heat, 1.1mm factory gap)
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VISION MOTORWORKS 10.2mm Low Impedance Triple core leads
http://cgi.ebay.com/92-95-HONDA-CIVI...QQcmdZViewItem
Picture - http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...zyandLeads.jpg


Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator - US$34.95
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/92-95...mZ250207954746
Picture - http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...nance/AFPR.jpg


Fuel Pressure Gauge (Fuel Filter Mount) - US$17.95
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/92-95...mZ250208921319
Picture - http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...e/FPRGauge.jpg


Bracket from Bunnings - $3
Picture - http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ngsBracket.jpg




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SETUP
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Engine: B16a2
CR: 10.4:1 (Stock)
Cams: Stock
Plugs: NGK Iridium BKR6EIX
Fuel pressure: 32psi (stock is 38psi) Vacuum on
Timing: 17* adv
Coil: Crane Cams LX91

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TESTS
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Leads: VISION 10mm Triple Core
Plug Gap: 2mm
Fuel: 98oct BP
Result: VERY crisp response, deeper engine/exhaust noise. Slight misfires on load on steep inclines in high cam lobe.. and i mean SLIGHT.... Happens 1 in roughly 5 times going WOT to redline from around 3000rpm

Leads: VISION 10.2mm Triple Core
Plug Gap: 2mm
Fuel: 95oct Caltex
Result: As above but no misfires

Leads: VISION 10.2mm Triple Core
Plug Gap: 1.8mm
Fuel 98oct Caltex
Result: All sweet. As above and what i will be staying on...

Leads: NGK 9mm
Plug Gap: 1.7mm
Fuel 98oct BP
Result: slight misfires on heavy incline load at high cam lobe

Leads: NGK 9mm
Plug Gap: 1.5mm
Fuel 98oct BP
Result: noticable response increase an smoothness

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OTHERS
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COIL: OEM
Leads: NGK 9mm
Plug Gap: 1.5mm
Fuel 98oct BP
Result: runs fine

COIL: MSD Blaster SS (Red Box and Cylinder Design)
Leads: NGK 9mm
Plug Gap: 1.3mm
Fuel 98oct BP
Result: Misfires on slight load on high cam