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6AL Enough?
opa1:
So it's time for me to buy the ignition system. I'm thinking of using a MSD85551 locked out and a 6AL box. All I will need is the rev limiter. I'll be using a carb on gas for a few runs (no cooling system). Then I want to switch to my Hilborn stack setup on methanol. What are the thoughts of using the 6AL with methanol? Will it be enough?
Frontenginedragsters:
opa1:
I believe it will have enough power for alcohol.
wideopen231:
Lil brother ran BBC with alky injection and 6al no issue's. IMO if buying new always buy more than needed now to allow for future upgrades power wise. Then I am one of those never satisfied with power level and want more,more and more.
glofria:
A 6-AL will do you fine.
This may be a reach, but you say your home track is Alamo City Motorplex. If I remember a previous conversation I had with an old fiend Joey Lapelle (who was the technical director of MSD), well I understand he is now working at that track. You would be wise to look him up.
Last time I saw him he was out here for the Winternationals with a guy running in Top Dragster by the name of Lyle Bynum.
opa1:
--- Quote from: glofria on June 04, 2018, 10:56:15 AM ---A 6-AL will do you fine.
This may be a reach, but you say your home track is Alamo City Motorplex. If I remember a previous conversation I had with an old fiend Joey Lapelle (who was the technical director of MSD), well I understand he is now working at that track. You would be wise to look him up.
Last time I saw him he was out here for the Winternationals with a guy running in Top Dragster by the name of Lyle Bynum.
--- End quote ---
The track changed ownership this month. Formally San Antonio Raceway is now Alamo City Motorplex. I know the people who manage the track. I'll have to check with them on Joey. We're still not sure who the new owners are.(rumor mill running wild :)) Supposed to be major upgrades to the track.
I just bought a 6AL and a 85551. Not sure which coil I want to use yet. Either the epoxy filled 8207 or the old canister oil type 8202.
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