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Don Corlione
Join Date: Jun 2001
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![]() Anyone know if a Crane PS-92 ignition coil can be put on a 5.0 with no other ignition mods? I just picked one up cheap, but I'm not sure if it isn't a little too much (if that's even possible). I've recently been informed the PS-91 would have been a better choice and the PS-92 is more of a "race only" coil.
Could installing this coil hurt anything? Thanks guys....
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Eric - 89 Mustang LX coupe 5 speed 302-Cobra Intake-GT40p heads-TFS stage 1 cam-FRPP 1.6 roller rockers-3:73 gears-KYB shocks and struts-Eibach Pro-kit-HPM Mega-bite upper and lower control arms-FRPP aluminum driveshaft-16x8 Chrome Cobra Rs R.H.C. #14 |
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Join Date: Mar 1999
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![]() You'll be fine.
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Don Corlione
Join Date: Jun 2001
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![]() Chris, I spoke with Crane this morning and they said that coil was indeed too much. It's designed for a capacitive ignition (I have no clue what I'm typing) and if I install it I will/may kill my ignition.
I have so much respect for your advice that if you really think it will be OK, I'll throw it on. What do you think?
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Eric - 89 Mustang LX coupe 5 speed 302-Cobra Intake-GT40p heads-TFS stage 1 cam-FRPP 1.6 roller rockers-3:73 gears-KYB shocks and struts-Eibach Pro-kit-HPM Mega-bite upper and lower control arms-FRPP aluminum driveshaft-16x8 Chrome Cobra Rs R.H.C. #14 |
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Join Date: Mar 1999
Location: Ocean City , Maryland
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![]() I've had one on my stang for 8 yrs. now.. no problem
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Don Corlione
Join Date: Jun 2001
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![]() Thanks Moc. Are you running any other aftermarket ingition pieces? Does the coild have a red bracket? Mine says for use with CD ignitions only.
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Eric - 89 Mustang LX coupe 5 speed 302-Cobra Intake-GT40p heads-TFS stage 1 cam-FRPP 1.6 roller rockers-3:73 gears-KYB shocks and struts-Eibach Pro-kit-HPM Mega-bite upper and lower control arms-FRPP aluminum driveshaft-16x8 Chrome Cobra Rs R.H.C. #14 |
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Conservative Individualist
Join Date: May 1997
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![]() I have the Crane 'Fireball' PS-91 coil and not only is it a drop-in piece, it's a much hotter spark than the stocker with no negative effects. My plugs are cleaner than ever with no problems on an otherwise stock ignition.
According to the Crane website, http://www.cranecams.com/ignition/lxcoilsacc.htm The PS-92 has about 20% more power and shouldn't hurt anything. Go for it. |
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Don Corlione
Join Date: Jun 2001
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![]() Thanks Mr 5.0. It looks like the link you attached was for the LX series of Crane ignitions. Is the LX-92 the same as the PS-92?
Sorry to keep driving this, but I really don't want to f. things up. I've scoured Cranes site for a few days now and this page seems to be about the most informative on the PS series. Except for mine isn't the Fireball. It has a red (as opposed to black) case. I'm wondering if Crane terms everything as Fireball now. This coil I have may be a few years old, but never used. http://www.cranecams.com/ignition/ps9192.htm
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Eric - 89 Mustang LX coupe 5 speed 302-Cobra Intake-GT40p heads-TFS stage 1 cam-FRPP 1.6 roller rockers-3:73 gears-KYB shocks and struts-Eibach Pro-kit-HPM Mega-bite upper and lower control arms-FRPP aluminum driveshaft-16x8 Chrome Cobra Rs R.H.C. #14 |
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Join Date: Mar 1999
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![]() I have my factory cover (plastic shield over it) but yes it does,and yes my copper autolites stay very clean...i have MSD copper rotor & cap. igot rid of there plug wires ,and motorcraft 9 mm blue to.. these cars run best with the factory 8 mm gray wires trustme
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Don Corlione
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![]() Alrighty then, I guess I'll slap on this bad-boy.
Do I need to gap the plugs differently?
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Eric - 89 Mustang LX coupe 5 speed 302-Cobra Intake-GT40p heads-TFS stage 1 cam-FRPP 1.6 roller rockers-3:73 gears-KYB shocks and struts-Eibach Pro-kit-HPM Mega-bite upper and lower control arms-FRPP aluminum driveshaft-16x8 Chrome Cobra Rs R.H.C. #14 |
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![]() You can experiment going a little wider than the stock gap (.054).
I use a .060 gap on my Autolites and it works fine. |
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![]() I also run a little wider, I think I am under 060.. like 57
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Join Date: Mar 1999
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![]() Sorry, I've been away from the Mac for a week. To put your mind at ease, your factory ignition should be CD (Capacitive Discharge), so you won't have anything to worry about. Jim's suggestion of gapping at .060" is a good one.
Take care, -Chris
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