87 Dakota ignition upgrade options?

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17 years ago

Thu, Nov 23, 2006 4:46 AM

Can anyone tell me what my options are for upgrading the ignition on this vehicle?

The engine is a V6, 3.9L, with a two-barrel Holley carburetor. The existing distributor uses a Hall effect magnetic pickup.

The "vacuum transducer" on the spark control computer sprang a leak and I have to replace the spark control computer along with it. I can get a used one for under $50, but I thought I would look into the possibility of getting better performance and/or mileage from an after market ignition upgrade.

I would specifically be looking to bypass the stock spark control computer altogether.

Any help greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Jack

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17 years ago

Thu, Nov 23, 2006 7:47 AM

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17 years ago

Thu, Nov 23, 2006 5:24 PM

You might be able to find something under MSD ignitions that would fit this unit and be an upgrade.. Be prepared to pay $200-$600 or even more.

AND, I dont think that you will notice the difference from the properly working stock Dodge unit. Its your money, but if it were I, I would replace the damaged SCC with a used on and just keep trucking.

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