upgraded spark, upgraded performance?

[oaklandopen]

not sure if this has already been posted or attempted, but i have a few questions about the ignition system.

from what i understand, this engine is incredibly rich especially under boost. i understand how this is a safer avenue if you want to protect the engine and help it live longer, but if it's that much richer can you just upgrade the ignition to assist in the burning of more fuel?

if the engine is coil over (and im not totally sure), has anyone simply upgraded that part of the engine and produced better hp and tq figures?

not the best at the physics of combustion, but it made sense to me when i thought about it.

richer (factory set) mixture + hotter (aftermarket) spark = better performance without changing any ecu settings?

i figure tuning is neccessary for things like intake and exhaust (amongst others) to get the best out of them, but does better spark need that stuff too?

 

[lestat13]

I've heard of people going one step colder on their plugs, and that pulse plugs and E3s are junk on this car. Other than that, I'm very interested. I know HKS sells an ignition amplifier for us. Subbed btw

At least as insurance you can do the coil spring mod, and its free!

 

[ericrapp]

I have had some issues with combustion, the colder iridiums have a factory gap that should be adjusted for forced induction. more so above 18lbs. I have access to hks twin but it has not been shown that the spark is an issue yet. Fuel supply not being a linear map, is still not cleared up yet. I wish our friends who have solved the fuel, ignition , boost, tuning, would help us little folks out

 

[niz55]

why do u keep upgrading if u don't need it. when it brakes than time for upgrade.

 

[Rotus8]

The MS3 has an integrated coil pack and amplifier, pretty unique. I don't think there are any upgrades available. Some people have had an improvement by stretching the springs inside the coil pack.

 

[FrequentFlyer]

Spend your money tuning the ECU with something like an AP. This ignition system is plenty strong. Running rich is not necessarily something that'll protect and make this motor last longer. It can cause carbon buildup, which can turn into hot-spots in the cylinders, which can cause predetonation. You're better off getting the car running with the correct A/F mixtures.