I’m currently in the process of acquiring all of the parts I need to do a duraspark conversion on a 200 going into my 67 falcon. What ICM should I go with? I was looking on rock auto and they list some with and without high altitude emissions. Also, the engine is a stock build, do I need to mss with recurving the distributor? It’s a NOS Motorcraft part. Any input or recommendations on the process would be greatly appreciated.
All Small Six ICM for duraspark
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This relates to all small sixes
I believe many look for the Ford DSII module with the blue strain relief? pretty sure of that.
There is a GM module option that is very popular mostly I believe because the GM module is more common.
Also MSD is an option.
From what I have read recurving is usually a benefit. You can contact member wsa111 on here and he is is an authority on ignition systems. I plan to get a recurve from him during my Phase 2 modifications.
There is a GM module option that is very popular mostly I believe because the GM module is more common.
Also MSD is an option.
From what I have read recurving is usually a benefit. You can contact member wsa111 on here and he is is an authority on ignition systems. I plan to get a recurve from him during my Phase 2 modifications.
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Take a look at my DS11's in the small six for sale section of the forum.
email your phone # & the best time to call you. wsa111 Bill billythedistributorman@live.com
email your phone # & the best time to call you. wsa111 Bill billythedistributorman@live.com
Cool setup. Never came across using a TFI coil. What are the benefits?
DSII
Tried reading some of those articles, says I don’t have permission to read them.Ignition System
That may be related to your level of activity as a new member. More messaging may get you past that.
I can safely recommend the GM module on a DS2, running one on a big6 for some time now. It's smaller, less expensive and easy to swap. I do recommend a "Genuine AC Delco" brand, not a knock off. Uses a 4- pin module. Order any GM engine module in the '77-'79 year range.
The following is copied from gofastforless.com and is for Ford DS2 hook up
You can buy a 4-pin HEI module at any auto parts store. If your parts guy doesn't know what that is then tell him you need an ignition module for a '78 Camaro with a 350. The one pictured is a Car Quest #21040 and cost me $17.77. As you can see it has 4 pins labeled W, G, B, and C. G is a 3/16" male quick disconnect the rest are 1/4". The mounting surface must act as a heat sink to prevent the module from burning up. The cooler you keep the module the longer it will last. Securely mount it to a flat metal surface or bolt it to a big heat sink. There are two pins on the back of the module that you need to break off so it will sit flat. The module comes with some heat sink
compound, smear it evenly over the back before bolting it down. Pins W and G go to the magnetic pickup. On a Duraspark distributor the purple wire runs to pin G and the orange wire goes to pin W. Run the black wire to one of the mounting screws on the module, this gives the module a good ground connection. The module must be grounded to work properly. You can plug into the Duraspark distributor connector with standard 3/16" female quick disconnects. Pin B on the module is run to the positive coil lead (which gets power when the ignition switch is on) and pin C goes to the negative coil lead.
Mainly it was on the shelf. I was trying to troubleshoot the round coil that was on the engine.
Seems to run the same, no real benefit I can tell over a properly functioning coil.
Plus the TFI was used on many vehicles for many years until somewhat recently so if you like scrounging up parts at picnpull you can get a couple and keep a spare with you. Our local picnpull used to have half price days so I shopped there a lot back when you could find lots of old Fords for parts. Fun times. I assume the TFI is better in some way but I don't know.
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