big2bird
Charter Member, Founder Bird-Run, Cruise-In Bird-R
This might turn out to be an interesting discussion.
An old friend from HS is building a very esoteric Model T race engine.
It has a billet counterbalanced crank, a set of custom Carillo billet rods, custom cast pistons, and a Rajo head. This car is built to withstand 8,000 RPM, and even has a NOS block. Money seems to be no object at this time. I'll post some pics when I get the chance.
Now, this particular head has two sets of spark plugs, and he "thinks" he wants to run dual ignition for dual flame fronts.
I have read some about guys doing this,(Dual plugs) but don't see what gain it is. They seem to use retarded timing at lower RPM, with little gain at higher RPM.
1)Would it really do much for HP gain?
2)How could you do this? (Dual pick-up/coils?)
3)Is it just a big PITA? Not really feasable?
4)Tell me whatever I should know to help/discourage him.
I really need to have you guys think this one out, or help me to try it for him.
An old friend from HS is building a very esoteric Model T race engine.
It has a billet counterbalanced crank, a set of custom Carillo billet rods, custom cast pistons, and a Rajo head. This car is built to withstand 8,000 RPM, and even has a NOS block. Money seems to be no object at this time. I'll post some pics when I get the chance.
Now, this particular head has two sets of spark plugs, and he "thinks" he wants to run dual ignition for dual flame fronts.
I have read some about guys doing this,(Dual plugs) but don't see what gain it is. They seem to use retarded timing at lower RPM, with little gain at higher RPM.
1)Would it really do much for HP gain?
2)How could you do this? (Dual pick-up/coils?)
3)Is it just a big PITA? Not really feasable?
4)Tell me whatever I should know to help/discourage him.
I really need to have you guys think this one out, or help me to try it for him.