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BTL_nissan · 11-21-2012, 11:51 AM

hi Zilvia, this is my first post so I am skeptical of posting...

But after searching and searching still I cant find definate answer to my question Ive decided to post, I am a nissan noob, (Ive just been converted from the honda world)
In the honda world ignition really isnt an issue until 600 hp range but my research is telling me that the KA ignition is garbage after 300hp

Im currently in the middle of my Ka24de-t build, I've got forged internals, mild head work, cams on order, and all of the related fuel uprgades, but what ignition upgrades are needed for my 450-500 hp range???? MSD module?

Memberofthe600hpkaclub · 11-21-2012, 12:34 PM

I've seen oem dizzys go as high as 600..but you better have a Damn good tuner....I personally wouldn't which is why i run d585 coils...but for 450 - 500 you shouldn't have any problems just get a good plug...if you are using a s13 you should upgrade to a msd blaster coil...super easy to wire in and there is a how to on ka-t.org

future · 11-21-2012, 12:44 PM

If you have that much money in it you should be running a standalone ECU anyways so much as well run some lsX coils so there is nothing to worry about and make more power with better spark

BTL_nissan · 11-21-2012, 07:44 PM

Guess I'll have to check out kat.org, as far as a stand alone goes funds have depleted until tax returns, even still being the noob at Nissan I don't know what to get, but that's off topic, I understand that the stand alone helps with tuning but physically won't help with spark, so a coil upgrade is what I'm looking at?

j20accord00 · 11-21-2012, 07:54 PM

ive had my coupe since 2003 and Ive been running the same setup since probably 2005-6 and its kinda old out dated technology i guess but its 650s with a z32 maf and a 46 trim running on a enthalpy ecu. Ignition has never been an issue however im not making nearly that much power but from what Ive always read/heard it doesnt seem to be a problem till higher HP.

Id spend my money else where. BTW what are you looking to tune the car with?

BTL_nissan · 11-21-2012, 08:17 PM

Don't hate but I haven't put too much thought into tuning, I am for sure se ding my ecu to Specialty Z for a base map tune, let me remind you of my Nissan noobness lol, really don't know what my options are, which is something I will be researching.

Memberofthe600hpkaclub · 11-21-2012, 09:16 PM

Well the stand alone allows you to use the coil pack set up which is infinitely better...I'm using aem series 2 personally but there.are other less $$ options that also work well

11-21-2012, 11:51 AM	#1
BTL_nissan Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Louisiana Age: 30 Posts: 16 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ka24de-t ignition upgrade questions hi Zilvia, this is my first post so I am skeptical of posting... But after searching and searching still I cant find definate answer to my question Ive decided to post, I am a nissan noob, (Ive just been converted from the honda world) In the honda world ignition really isnt an issue until 600 hp range but my research is telling me that the KA ignition is garbage after 300hp Im currently in the middle of my Ka24de-t build, I've got forged internals, mild head work, cams on order, and all of the related fuel uprgades, but what ignition upgrades are needed for my 450-500 hp range???? MSD module?

11-21-2012, 07:54 PM	#5
j20accord00 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SEASIDE PARK, NJ Age: 35 Posts: 720 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	ive had my coupe since 2003 and Ive been running the same setup since probably 2005-6 and its kinda old out dated technology i guess but its 650s with a z32 maf and a 46 trim running on a enthalpy ecu. Ignition has never been an issue however im not making nearly that much power but from what Ive always read/heard it doesnt seem to be a problem till higher HP. Id spend my money else where. BTW what are you looking to tune the car with? __________________ 92 Coupe ka-t

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11-21-2012, 12:34 PM	#2
Memberofthe600hpkaclub Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Florida Age: 35 Posts: 1,038 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	I've seen oem dizzys go as high as 600..but you better have a Damn good tuner....I personally wouldn't which is why i run d585 coils...but for 450 - 500 you shouldn't have any problems just get a good plug...if you are using a s13 you should upgrade to a msd blaster coil...super easy to wire in and there is a how to on ka-t.org

11-21-2012, 07:44 PM	#4
BTL_nissan Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Louisiana Age: 30 Posts: 16 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Guess I'll have to check out kat.org, as far as a stand alone goes funds have depleted until tax returns, even still being the noob at Nissan I don't know what to get, but that's off topic, I understand that the stand alone helps with tuning but physically won't help with spark, so a coil upgrade is what I'm looking at?

11-21-2012, 08:17 PM	#6
BTL_nissan Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Louisiana Age: 30 Posts: 16 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Don't hate but I haven't put too much thought into tuning, I am for sure se ding my ecu to Specialty Z for a base map tune, let me remind you of my Nissan noobness lol, really don't know what my options are, which is something I will be researching.

11-21-2012, 09:16 PM	#7
Memberofthe600hpkaclub Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Florida Age: 35 Posts: 1,038 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	Well the stand alone allows you to use the coil pack set up which is infinitely better...I'm using aem series 2 personally but there.are other less $$ options that also work well