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s13driver
01-25-2006, 04:22 PM
as the title states, any suggestions ?
and what are your experience with it ?

SR240DET
01-25-2006, 05:00 PM
the cheapos from your local auto store

Sil-Abc
01-25-2006, 05:12 PM
got mine for 50 bucks from autozone but miine is for a DIS system

SR240DET
01-25-2006, 05:30 PM
s13driver do you have a ka or sr?

DJPimpFlex
01-25-2006, 05:44 PM
what does a DIS one look like? I usualy just pull the coil pack and put a spark plug wire from the coil to the spark plug and tap onto it there to get a reading.

s13driver
01-25-2006, 11:37 PM
still on ka, but does it makes a difference whether i had ka or sr or any engine in general when chosing a timing light ?

DJPimpFlex
01-26-2006, 12:48 AM
still on ka, but does it makes a difference whether i had ka or sr or any engine in general when chosing a timing light ?

yes because Sr is a DIS (Distributerless Ignition System) and KA isnt. Most cars (older ones anyway) are not DIS, so your most likely going to find a standard timing light more often than not. Honestly I didnt even know about a DIS timing light before this thread.:yum: :yum: :yum: