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93 DIS to distributor ignition.. HELP!

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black'vert

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I have a Dual Plug 1993 2.3 that's been running really bad lately, I plan to swap my built 2.3T motor in as soon as I get the rest of my exhaust parts made. In the meantime.... can I remove the DIS setup and replace it with a distributor that I have for the turbo swap? I really don't want to spend the $200 or more for a new module and coil packs to use for a few months. I have the stinger wiring swap pages but would like to save myself the splicing and cutting if the ECM won't recognize the distributor. HELP!
 

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I dont know much about these, even tho i have the same 2.3 non in my 92. But a guy here took a 03 cobra and transplanted it in a 96 cobra and i beleive he ran a dist instead of coil packs? Isnt the turbo engine out of a tbird? If so i'd just put the ECM in it and use that dist. if it runs off one? peace



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the fuel and timing curves are for a boosted motor......that isn't going to work too well
 

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You will likely have to rewire to the turbo setup and run it that way. The turbo computer will run fine without the turbo. Personally though i would try and figure out why its not running right. Check your cam timing.

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timing belt and tensioner were replaced 6 months ago.....cam timing was fine then and the car ran right...now the car runs like it's outta gas even though it has a full tank.
 

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As stated, you could do the wiring portion of the turbo swap now and use the distributor and turbo computer...it will run fine, though it will most likely be a little less powerful and fuel efficient.
 
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wouldn't the motor be overly rich with the turbo computer ?

I bought some cheapie autolite plugs and Xact wires for $30 at autozone... apparently the previous owner was a little rough with the install of the old plugs and the DS rear plug's gap was completely closed..... It might also have helped that 4 of the 8 wires were damaged/burned.....let me go give her a test drive and i'll post results later.
 
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Stinger...I will be contacting you soon for a full exhaust for my project. Are they available in stainless steel yet? I can't come up with a stock t3 exhaust housing so is it possible to order a 3" downpipe with internal wastegate?

thanks!
 
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thanks for all the suggestions.......plugs and wires fixed the problem...the car has a powerband now. can't wait to get the turbo swap done.....
 
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I didn't think the TC ECMs liked the high impedence injectors the DP motors use. All it means is that you'd have to swap to your turbo motor's injectors for a little while. No big deal really, but you need to do it before you hurt your precious LA3.
 

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Rustbucket you are correct from what I read high impedence will toast the computer.
 
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fortunately I have all the parts required for the turbo swap..including the VAM, injectors and the computer.distributor. fortunately my problem was remedied with the plug and wire change... THANKS :SNSign:
 
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