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Author Topic: ATTENTION: New SRT-4 Coil Dwell Setting  (Read 6588 times)
JP
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« on: May 17, 2006, 11:05:03 AM »
Please use the new Coil Dwell Factor setting for the Dodge (SRT-4/Neon/PT Cruiser) Coil Pack.

Go to:
AEMPro | Ignition | <<Advanced Ignition>> | Coil Dwell Setup | Options - Coil Dwell | Coil Dwell Factor = 30

Because Chrysler uses direct-drive coils, the ECU has to source all of the current. It is completely normal for the ignition drivers to get warm, but with too much coil dwell, they will get too hot. This becomes a problem if the engine stays at high engine speeds for an extended period. This new setting will eliminate this from being a problem.

Here is the latest 30-1510 Base Map with the change:
http://forum.aempower.com/forum/index.php?topic=16220.msg92933#msg92933

Here is the latest Wizard File with the change:
http://forum.aempower.com/forum/index.php?topic=9156.msg54202#msg54202
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TexSRT4
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« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2006, 04:00:08 PM »
if this is in regards to the speedmerchant return, the car was not driven at high rpms whatsoever when we had the coil issue. the rpms stayed below 4k and there was less than 40 miles on it total before the issue.

hopefully this will prevent any more issues and thanks for updating it for us jp
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« Reply #2 on: July 02, 2006, 08:33:36 AM »
ok i have the msd pack and 8.5 mm wires should i change this also thanks
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JP
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« Reply #3 on: July 03, 2006, 07:46:17 AM »
If you are running an MSD, you should go to the Coil Dwell Wizard and select "All CDI Systems"
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fredmfk
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« Reply #4 on: July 03, 2006, 09:30:46 AM »
the msd is a factory oem replacement should i still change it to cdi in the wizard
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JP
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« Reply #5 on: July 05, 2006, 07:51:41 AM »
Wait, MSD Ignition System or MSD Coils?
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fredmfk
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« Reply #6 on: July 05, 2006, 08:06:00 PM »
its the msd coil .  the direct fit for the oem part
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JP
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« Reply #7 on: July 06, 2006, 08:16:49 AM »
We have not done coil dwell testing on those MSD coils. For now use the latest SRT-4 dwell settings unless you would like to send those coils in for testing.
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« Reply #8 on: December 11, 2006, 04:31:48 PM »
jp I can send my msd ignition coil in for testing whenever you would like. Just let me know when.

                                                        Jeremy
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« Reply #9 on: December 12, 2006, 10:17:22 AM »
Quote from: jlbsupratt on December 11, 2006, 04:31:48 PM
jp I can send my msd ignition coil in for testing whenever you would like. Just let me know when.

                                                        Jeremy

Read this thread: http://forum.aempower.com/forum/index.php/topic,18210.0.html

I would suggest getting rid of it and using a stock coil pack since those are good to 600+whp anyways.
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« Reply #10 on: February 10, 2009, 01:29:07 AM »
wait!! send the msd coil pack to aem for testing, if they say its inconsistent, then we know it's really junk. but i have a theory that a lot of the msd problems come from bad spark plug choices!!!
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