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Subject:Re: Fixed my Honda, Thought: Honda 2.4 I-VTEC Engine into Vanagon?
From:neil n
Date:Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:27:54 -0800

From here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_K_engine

"The Honda K series engine ......  use a coil-on-plug, distributorless
ignition system with a coil for each spark plug.    ....... "

Or am I hanging my ignorance out to dry?     ;)     Do I have to go
outside with a flash light and look for a dizzy?

Though I didn't really specify, per se, I was initially thinking about
my own engine. It's all I got's.

Neil.  Sent from me sitting on my butt.

On Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 8:55 PM, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:

> Ahem... Google "Honda Red Dust of Death". I like the engines but when their distributors go, it's usually w/o much warning in my experience.
>
>
> BenT
>
> sent from my electronic leash
>
> On Jan 28, 2012, at 5:45 PM, "Chris S." <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
>> Honda prides itself on the reliability of their VVT system, justifiably so. Not a worry.
>>
>> Chris.
>>
>> Wysłane z iPhone'a
>>
>> Dnia Jan 28, 2012 o godz. 20:04 neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a):
>>
>>> Well IF it fit......
>>>
>>> Poss. reasons why it hasn't been done:
>>>
>>> - cost. This swap would require a custom harness (or skills) and added
>>> electronics.
>>> - CANBUS (?)

-- 
Neil n

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