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1991 GSX 400whp what kind of ignition should I use????

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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 12:10 PM
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Default 1991 GSX 400whp what kind of ignition should I use????

I am interested in upgrading my ingition system. What do I need?? I plan for 400whp.I don't know what I need so if you can help,what EXACTLY do I need/ or should get???
 
Old Jun 15, 2008 | 04:33 PM
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Default RE: 1991 GSX 400whp what kind of ignition should I use????

You should stick with the stock setup, its just fine for 400hp outputs.
 
Old Jun 15, 2008 | 04:44 PM
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400whp thats like 500hp. I am getting alot of blow by. I just want to know what kind to get.
 
Old Jun 15, 2008 | 06:42 PM
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Stock is fine. If you really are going that way, then go with a COP (coil over plug).
Blow by, eh. What's that have to do with the ignition system? Do you know what happens when your motor experiences blow-by?
 
Old Jun 15, 2008 | 07:07 PM
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Not really, but I have read that with bad ignition you can experience more blowby.
 
Old Jun 16, 2008 | 01:14 AM
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Blow by is when chamber gases pass by worn rings and go into the block. Most blow by cases for DSMs is the oil level dip stick pops out and you get oil spewed all over the engine bay. Blow by is caused by worn or loose piston rings.
 
Old Jun 16, 2008 | 01:17 AM
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http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/blowby.html
 
Old Jun 16, 2008 | 04:12 PM
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You might want to do a compression test to see what shape your engine is in.
 
Old Jun 16, 2008 | 04:13 PM
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And stock should be fine but cophas amuch cleaner look.
 
Old Jun 16, 2008 | 06:56 PM
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Sorry, I don't mean to come off as an ***, but this damn board is limiting how much I can type out in one sitting.
 



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