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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 11:43 AM
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I run the HKS DLI as well and have had no issues with it. The HKS DLI works great for me.
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 12:12 PM
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^The non-cdi features 4 individual High Powered coils. It does not use 300m coils. It is 100% Plug & Play.
So what are these coils from? You guys obviously don't manufacture them, correct?
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 07:27 PM
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I would just say save the extra money and do the Spark Tech Pro system Because if you ever want to upgrade to big turbo or go for more HP your going to need it
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 08:04 PM
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^^^I believe no matter which one you go with, they both will support the upgrade unless you going to be hitting over 600 hp then you would have to move up to the cdi systems
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 12:50 AM
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the fact that sparktech is on here for support and is helping you answer your question to me should have you sold. I would save up and go with the sparktech. with out a doubt. power gains and reliable you can't beat that.


also I am running e85 on my car with a evo9 turbo on stock ignition makin just over 400 and its been working out fine with me even in 15 deg weather. the car would be smoother and make better power if it had a upgraded ignition but i dont think it should a issue for you to have to rush and go the cheap way.
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 08:27 AM
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IF you were to have a coil failure our coils are warrantied for 1yr....We ship you a NEW one.....Try that with HKS...you'll be sitting waiting and then end up stuck with a repair bill that's almost the cost of a new DLI
I really feel like the DLI2 is junk. Ive ran it to 500 hp (28 psi) than i had breakup. I would have to take my gap down to 18. The stock would work up to the same boost and hp.
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 08:46 AM
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Hey TK, look at the other cars in CO with greens on E-85, there are about 6-7 that are all running sparktech with no issues, play your odds and go with what's proven. We are all at 420 whp, i think your only decision would be cdi or non-cdi
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 08:54 AM
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I know some to run the HKS too with no issues
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 08:55 AM
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I really feel like the DLI2 is junk. Ive ran it to 500 hp (28 psi) than i had breakup. I would have to take my gap down to 18. The stock would work up to the same boost and hp.
Sorry you feel that way
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 09:06 AM
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Sorry you feel that way

Its not so much i feel that way we tried every spark plug and gap combo on the dyno and the track. The stock ignition vs the DLI2 was about the same
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 09:25 AM
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There is also more to consider. To make over 480whp with stock coils you have to close the spark plug gap considerably .019-.020. The problem is the smaller the plug gap the more low speed driveability suffers. The car will surge and buck at lower speeds...add large turbos and cams and it's no longer fun cruising thru the local grocery store parking lot

I have that problem, still have my spark plugs @24 but at lower speed the car is just a pain in the a$$ to drive bucks like a MAD BULL, I guess is time to save $ and upgrade unless I get sponsor
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 11:32 AM
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^Glad someone can relate to the need for a more powerful ignition. There are many benifits to be had other than not blowing out the spark.
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 12:03 PM
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So what are these coils from? You guys obviously don't manufacture them, correct?

Any insight on this?
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 12:05 PM
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They are Spark Tech Spec coils
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 12:28 PM
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LOL! Well, I guess I'll just have to look at a set from one of the locals that has them and do the research myself... I'm just curious what the actual cost for these coils are and the components in the kit because $650 still seems pretty steep for a kit that doesn't even include a box. I'd hate to see that the coils could be purchased for like $200 and another $50 worth of components to make it work and have a $400 markup.
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