PS-92 ignition coil

89 Cobra LX · 04-03-2002, 08:40 PM

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....

PKRWUD · 04-04-2002, 02:38 PM

You'll be fine.

89 Cobra LX · 04-04-2002, 03:05 PM

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?

moc · 04-04-2002, 06:51 PM

I've had one on my stang for 8 yrs. now.. no problem

89 Cobra LX · 04-05-2002, 09:47 AM

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.

Mr 5 0 · 04-05-2002, 10:28 AM

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.

89 Cobra LX · 04-05-2002, 11:11 AM

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

moc · 04-05-2002, 12:53 PM

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

89 Cobra LX · 04-05-2002, 01:25 PM

Alrighty then, I guess I'll slap on this bad-boy.

Do I need to gap the plugs differently?

Mr 5 0 · 04-05-2002, 01:39 PM

You can experiment going a little wider than the stock gap (.054).
I use a .060 gap on my Autolites and it works fine.

moc · 04-05-2002, 07:25 PM

I also run a little wider, I think I am under 060.. like 57

PKRWUD · 04-11-2002, 08:45 PM

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

04-03-2002, 08:40 PM	#1
89 Cobra LX Don Corlione Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Omaha NE USA Posts: 491	PS-92 ignition coil 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.... __________________ 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

04-04-2002, 02:38 PM	#2
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	You'll be fine. __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

04-04-2002, 03:05 PM	#3
89 Cobra LX Don Corlione Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Omaha NE USA Posts: 491	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? __________________ 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

04-04-2002, 06:51 PM	#4
moc Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ocean City , Maryland Posts: 344	No Problem I've had one on my stang for 8 yrs. now.. no problem __________________ 1991 5.0 NotchBack,Black as of 05/04/09 34,300mi. 2001 LIGHTNING Black 29,872 mi. 05/04/09 (Hangar Queen) SMOKEM UP

04-05-2002, 09:47 AM	#5
89 Cobra LX Don Corlione Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Omaha NE USA Posts: 491	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. __________________ 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

04-05-2002, 10:28 AM	#6
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Hot spark 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.

04-05-2002, 11:11 AM	#7
89 Cobra LX Don Corlione Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Omaha NE USA Posts: 491	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 __________________ 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

04-05-2002, 12:53 PM	#8
moc Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ocean City , Maryland Posts: 344	Yes it does 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 __________________ 1991 5.0 NotchBack,Black as of 05/04/09 34,300mi. 2001 LIGHTNING Black 29,872 mi. 05/04/09 (Hangar Queen) SMOKEM UP

04-05-2002, 01:25 PM	#9
89 Cobra LX Don Corlione Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Omaha NE USA Posts: 491	Alrighty then, I guess I'll slap on this bad-boy. Do I need to gap the plugs differently? __________________ 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

04-05-2002, 01:39 PM	#10
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Plug gap You can experiment going a little wider than the stock gap (.054). I use a .060 gap on my Autolites and it works fine.

04-05-2002, 07:25 PM	#11
moc Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ocean City , Maryland Posts: 344	Forgot I also run a little wider, I think I am under 060.. like 57 __________________ 1991 5.0 NotchBack,Black as of 05/04/09 34,300mi. 2001 LIGHTNING Black 29,872 mi. 05/04/09 (Hangar Queen) SMOKEM UP

04-11-2002, 08:45 PM	#12
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	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 __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

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