Crankfire vs. Distributor????, anyone have hard numbers???? Options

[Mueller]

Does anyone have dyno numbers or know where to point me to for a comparison between the two different types of ignition??

Knowing that I can turn my regular distributor into a fully electronic programmable electronic ignition (okay, it'll still have the rotor which must distribute the spark) I was wondering what the crankfire has over the distributor ignition besides 0 moving parts that can wear out.

for the distributor the path for the spark still needs to go from the coil>rotor>cap>sparkplug wire>sparkplug....

the crankfire is coil>sparkplug wire>sparkplug

what effect does the rotor and cap have on ignition if everything is the same (advance curve and coil rating)????

[DNHunt]

Megasquirt can already run a Distributorless ignition system.

It marries the Ford EDIS ignition with the Megasquirt ECU with only a couple of modifications. The EDIS system uses a 35 tooth wheel with 1 tooth missing and a variable reluctance sensor to track crank shaft position. The EDIS module controls dwell and provides the coil drivers. Timing is programable along with fueling. The coil provides spark to 2 cylinders at a time. On compression it provides spark for combustion and the opposite cylinder recieves a wasted spark.

Dave