[jeepincj78]

I was surfing around and i found this cool upgrade fro you AMC v8 fans.

Frank

TFI upgrade 1

TFI upgrade 2-see post #11, scroll down.

[Rollbar]

[WagoneerChris]

Cool ill definatly give it a try Thanks

[jeepincj78]

No problem. I am just happy to share information when I find it. You never know who can benefit from it.

Frank :lightf:

[cj-5]

That's all good, though increasing the space between each pin on the dizzy, will reduce the likleyhood of a crossfire, and combined with a hotter module, can positively effect performance. This mod is still just building on a problematic ignition system.


I have opted to go the route most expensive initially, but less expensive over a 3-4 year course. Davies Unified Ignition Systems are the ONLY correction that is yet unparalelled. For about $400.00 USD, you get a WHOLE new distributor, guts, bearings, cap, rotor...ALL. You have all seen them in your infamous chevy engines. GM called it HEI, and it WORKS. I have had mine for a year now, and I'll never need another "magic box" in the tool box.

[TallJeep]

Excelent upgrade, I did it to my AMC 360 and it works great. Just make sure you use premium parts and remember to change the spark plugs gap.

[cj-5]

Mongo:
Did you get it in yet ??
How are you liking it so far ?

I've had mine now for about 18 mos, and have not one complaint.

[cj-5]

Glad you like it, I know I do.
You are correct about the wiring, I switched over to a delco internally regulated alt, and did the single wire hookup, it works the same as the single wire alt, but does not self energize until you rev it to about 1500 rpm. Once it wakes up, it's on til you shut it down.

WAY less wires under the hood now.....

[Rollbar]

Wanted to add this to the post.

1. The wires from the distributor to the module need to be twisted together.
This helps keep transient electrical noise out of the distributor signal.

2. The module "White" wire should only be 'Hot' (12+ volts) when your engine is cranking.

3. The module 'Red' wire should be 'Hot' (12+ Volts) when the engine is running.

4. No wires need to be twisted together EXCEPT for the distributor signal wires.
(Orange & Violet)
These wires need to be kept away from the module power wires, the spark plug wires and any other wires if you can keep from it...
Run them on top of the engine, along the sheet metal, close to metal all the way to the module.

5. If you are running a factory type DuraSpark module, you will need to use a 1.35 Ohm resistor (or the 1.35 Ohm resistor wire in the harness) feeding the ignition coil.
If you do not use a resistor, your module won't live long.

6. This is a pretty good diagram for wiring your ignition...
It is (more or less, depending on year) the stock wiring diagram, but done correctly.

[SouthernStyleV8]

i tho8ught about the tfi upgrade.. but in the end it was all to easy to get a hei dist. for my amc 360 dropped right in and i get consistent starts and better overall performance in my opinion than the factory ignition

[SodMan]

I dropped a DUI ignition with Livewires in my 401. Never skips a beat. I've turned it 6500RPM without a problem. Not cheap, but dependable.