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    9/20/2017 8:27 PM  #1

    Ramses
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    From: Dallas,Tx
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    "How to"- Duraspark Ignition

    Below is a parts list I had gathered for putting a Duraspark Ignition setup on your car. Although there are different alternatives like using an MSD setup, this is a very cost effective setup that works just as well.

    For installation reference, check out MustangSteve's diagram:
    http://www.mustangsteve.com/conversion.html

    Duraspark ignition kit parts list: 

    Module/distributor plugs:
    http://www.clipsandfasteners.com/Ford_Wire_Harness_Conn_Electronic_Ignition_Module_p/a20841.htm 

    Module plug:
    http://www.clipsandfasteners.com/Ford_Wire_Harness_Conn_Electronic_Ignition_Module_p/a20844.htm 

    Distributor for !roller cam engines! 5.0-Steel gear:
    http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/Duralast-Gold-New-Distributor/1985-Ford-Mustang/_/N-ijovvZ93xku?itemIdentifier=194020_461250_4618_3498 

    With cast iron gear:
    http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/Cardone-Reman-Distributor/1975-Ford-F100-1-2-ton-P-U-4WD/_/N-ivqgbZ93xku?itemIdentifier=121442_111389_0_1446%2C4431 

    Duraspark Module (Blue one):
    http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/Duralast-Ignition-Control-Module/1985-Ford-Mustang/_/N-ijovvZ9n80t?itemIdentifier=118422_967354_0_

     

    Last edited by Ramses (9/20/2017 8:30 PM)

     

    10/15/2017 9:47 PM  #2

    jkordzi
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    Re: "How to"- Duraspark Ignition

    Here's how I did mine:  http://fyi.boardhost.com/viewtopic.php?id=5036
     

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    3/13/2018 11:01 PM  #3

    jjjjjgrant
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    Re: "How to"- Duraspark Ignition

    I have installed the duraspark on my 69,  most of the how to's i have seen have been on 65-66 cars, haven't seen any on installing on 69's.  is there any difference? my wire colors on the car don't seem to match up with the schematic i found on this site and all my wires appear to be original.  I have done about everything on old mustangs, but any wiring i hate, when it comes to anything other than plug in and go.

     

    3/14/2018 1:19 PM  #4

    MS
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    Re: "How to"- Duraspark Ignition

    The wires may be different.  I do not have a schematic to look at right now, but you can google it.  On my 70, I mounted the Duraspark module on the lower brace for the battery tray.  The wires you need run along the driver inner fender next to the headlight harness.  Just test them to find the HOT DURING RUN. and the HOT DURING START wires.

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    3/18/2018 9:30 PM  #5

    jjjjjgrant
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    Re: "How to"- Duraspark Ignition

    yeah, after i wasn't so sure about your schematic being correct for 69-70, i did Google it. but nothing i found was clear as being 69/70. got any ideas of specific ones i need to look at.
     

     

    3/26/2018 7:42 AM  #6

    HudginJ3
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    From: Cedar Hill, TX
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    Re: "How to"- Duraspark Ignition

    I recently finished installing a Duraspark in my 70. I bought a Painless pre made wiring harness and compared Steves schematic with the Painless. They are both the same but the connections are in different places. The brown wire was extra. I didn't want to cut out the original and replace it going back to the same place.

    70, ragtop 351W/416 stroker Edel Performer heads w pro flow 4, Comp roller 35-421-8. T5
     

    9/20/2018 7:04 PM  #7

    Huskinhano
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    Re: "How to"- Duraspark Ignition

    I’ve been doing a little reading on Durasparks. As mentioned the blue module which refers to the color of the wire retainer in back. There is also a red module. The red module is a sophisticated version of the Duraspark that was designed for CA emissions to fire lean fuel mixtures the regular Duraspark couldn’t. It uses a full 12 volt coil and the module continually varies the dwell to keep the coil saturated all the time. Plugs are gapped at .060”.

    I'm not a complete idiot.....pieces are missing. Tom
     

    9/15/2019 12:37 PM  #8

    Nos681
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    Re: "How to"- Duraspark Ignition

    I ran across that information too. Would the red module be more efficient/hotter spark?  Can it be replaced one for one and bypass resistor wire?

    Last edited by Nos681 (9/15/2019 12:38 PM)

     

     

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