fefordman
03-04-2007, 01:30 AM
First off... here is my goal:
I want to build a Distriburotless Ignition System (DIS) that I can put on a Ford 360 in a 1976 F100 4x4. I also want to run twin 300 CFM throttle bodies on a M/T Power Ram intake. I want as many of the parts as posible to be available at a regular parts store... not special order, custom parts.
Reason for my insanity (this time):
This intake originally used a 2-piece distributor. I found a company that can build me one but I would be looking at $400 - $600... and if it ever wears out I would be up that dreaded creek w/o a paddle. I can make a driver for the oil pump easily enough, so if I go DIS with stock parts then I have a better system that can also be serviced later. My other FE is a mildly built 390 that runs great on 600 CFM so that is why I want to use 2 300's on the cross ram. Here is a pic of the intake that I jacked from somewhere:
http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=825&stc=1&d=1172994345
So far, I am thinking of using a Ford EDIS system. This is a stand-alone system so it is perfect. Here is what would be needed:
2 Ford 4-tower coil packs
EDIS ignition module
Crank position sensor
Wheel that goes behind the balacer to trigger crank sensor
I figure I would add some kind of ECM also that would work with this such as one from FAST (http://www.fuelairspark.com). With this and some additonal sensors (like O2) I can basically have a modern system that could provide multiple tuning options at the push of a button. I could have a tune for fuel economy and one for hot rodding and one for wheeling. The TBI's would be great for wheeling since they would not care what angle the truck is at. The intake has really long runners so it would provide lots of torque, which is also a nice bonus for a 4x4. As a side note, I could also make this system emisions legal later on if I wanted to. The motor originally had all of that stuff on it and so did the truck. I could also convert to an electric speed-o and keep it calibrated via the ECM, compensating for tire and gear sizes.
What I need from all of you:
I need your input. Any ideas on parts, particularly the TBI units, would be great. Ideas on ways to make this better are welcome. If you see any problems that I have not addressed, please point them out.
I want to build a Distriburotless Ignition System (DIS) that I can put on a Ford 360 in a 1976 F100 4x4. I also want to run twin 300 CFM throttle bodies on a M/T Power Ram intake. I want as many of the parts as posible to be available at a regular parts store... not special order, custom parts.
Reason for my insanity (this time):
This intake originally used a 2-piece distributor. I found a company that can build me one but I would be looking at $400 - $600... and if it ever wears out I would be up that dreaded creek w/o a paddle. I can make a driver for the oil pump easily enough, so if I go DIS with stock parts then I have a better system that can also be serviced later. My other FE is a mildly built 390 that runs great on 600 CFM so that is why I want to use 2 300's on the cross ram. Here is a pic of the intake that I jacked from somewhere:
http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=825&stc=1&d=1172994345
So far, I am thinking of using a Ford EDIS system. This is a stand-alone system so it is perfect. Here is what would be needed:
2 Ford 4-tower coil packs
EDIS ignition module
Crank position sensor
Wheel that goes behind the balacer to trigger crank sensor
I figure I would add some kind of ECM also that would work with this such as one from FAST (http://www.fuelairspark.com). With this and some additonal sensors (like O2) I can basically have a modern system that could provide multiple tuning options at the push of a button. I could have a tune for fuel economy and one for hot rodding and one for wheeling. The TBI's would be great for wheeling since they would not care what angle the truck is at. The intake has really long runners so it would provide lots of torque, which is also a nice bonus for a 4x4. As a side note, I could also make this system emisions legal later on if I wanted to. The motor originally had all of that stuff on it and so did the truck. I could also convert to an electric speed-o and keep it calibrated via the ECM, compensating for tire and gear sizes.
What I need from all of you:
I need your input. Any ideas on parts, particularly the TBI units, would be great. Ideas on ways to make this better are welcome. If you see any problems that I have not addressed, please point them out.