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The Shop => Four Cylinder Club => Topic started by: siguy8 on January 14, 2012, 11:47:02 PM

Title: TFI Upgrade for the Iron Duke?
Post by: siguy8 on January 14, 2012, 11:47:02 PM
I just looked at the Eaglepedia for the TFI upgrade I did on my previous SX/4 with the 258. Now I've got an SX/4 with the Iron Duke. Does anyone have recommendations for doing the TFI upgrade on the 4 cylinder? Thanks!

-Simon
Title: Re: TFI Upgrade for the Iron Duke?
Post by: rollguy on January 15, 2012, 12:02:48 AM
If anything, it would be an HEI.   It is possible that parts from most any later model Chevy with a 6 cyl would bolt right in.  I am not sure if the V8 distributor is the same for a 4 cyl.  If it is, then the possibilities are endless!   There are many ignition options available for a Chevy V8.
Title: Re: TFI Upgrade for the Iron Duke?
Post by: ammachine390 on January 15, 2012, 12:07:06 AM
The Iron Duke should already have HEI.
Title: Re: TFI Upgrade for the Iron Duke?
Post by: IowaEagle on January 15, 2012, 08:20:50 AM
The Iron Duke is a GM engine and already has High Energy Ignition (HEI)
Title: Re: TFI Upgrade for the Iron Duke?
Post by: siguy8 on January 15, 2012, 10:12:07 AM
Sweet. Is there any use in upgrading any components, or is simple replacement going to be my best bet?
Title: Re: TFI Upgrade for the Iron Duke?
Post by: carnuck on January 16, 2012, 12:30:06 AM
Got a pic of the dist? I wonder if they did GM or used a Motorcraft setup?
Title: Re: TFI Upgrade for the Iron Duke?
Post by: mudkicker715 on January 16, 2012, 09:46:41 AM
Now that its mentioned. The one 4cyl i saw was not hei.
Title: Re: TFI Upgrade for the Iron Duke?
Post by: shaggimo on January 16, 2012, 11:16:14 AM
Quote from: siguy8 on January 15, 2012, 10:12:07 AM
Sweet. Is there any use in upgrading any components, or is simple replacement going to be my best bet?

There's always room for improvement. First you have find out which module is in there, 4, 5, or 7 pin. I'm not familiar with the 4cyl set ups, do these have ccc carbs? Either way they are upgradable, with more potent components.
Title: Re: TFI Upgrade for the Iron Duke?
Post by: IowaEagle on January 16, 2012, 06:36:54 PM
Quote from: mudkicker715 on January 16, 2012, 09:46:41 AM
Now that its mentioned. The one 4cyl i saw was not hei.

Is it possible you saw an Eagle with the rare (for Eagles)  AMC 2.5 engine?   

As far as I know and checking in the TSM's the Iron Dukes used by AMC used that engine's HEI set up.
Title: Re: TFI Upgrade for the Iron Duke?
Post by: mudkicker715 on January 16, 2012, 06:53:27 PM
Quote from: IowaEagle on January 16, 2012, 06:36:54 PM
Quote from: mudkicker715 on January 16, 2012, 09:46:41 AM
Now that its mentioned. The one 4cyl i saw was not hei.

Is it possible you saw an Eagle with the rare (for Eagles)  AMC 2.5 engine?   

As far as I know and checking in the TSM's the Iron Dukes used by AMC used that engine's HEI set up.

Cqaannot remember off hand. I only recall the dissy being non gm.