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DUAL
ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEMS
The benefits of installing a dual electronic
ignition system are numerous. Pilots frequently asked questions
regarding the benefits and specifications of dual PLASMA CDI are outlined
below.
-An additional 5%
gain in fuel efficiency.
When running at sea level and 2,500 rpm, a single PLASMA CDI will yield approximately
10% gain in fuel efficiency. A dual PLASMA CDI system will
generate approximately 15% gain in fuel efficiency when run at the same
settings. As altitude increases, fuel burn decreases and the benefits
of installing a dual ignition system become more and more significant.
-An additional 2% gain in horsepower.
When running at sea level and 2,500 rpm, a
single PLASMA CDI will generally produce 4% more horsepower than a
mag. A dual PLASMA CDI installation will produce approximately 6%
more horsepower compared to two magnetos.
-Is a back-up
battery necessary?
If
you are using a battery to start your engine, you have sufficient energy to
run an ignition system for several hours after an alternator failure.
Therefore, a back-up battery is not required when running a dual electronic
ignition system. Once the system is running, less than 5V are
required to maintain operation, giving a further safety cushion. At
this low power level, most other electrical equipment will have long
stopped functioning giving the pilot adequate warning.
If you wish to install a back-up battery for your ignition system, refer to
the manual aux power supply drawing. It shows a well thought-out
concept of an electrical back-up system. Should an electrical failure
occur, your ignition systems will continue to run until the supply voltage drops
below 5V, well past the point of all other electrical instruments. At
this point the ignition systems will stop operating and the pilot can turn
on the designated back-up battery. Using the prescribed wiring, only
one ignition system will receive power from the aux battery to maximize
your "electrical range". All electrical systems must have
over-voltage protection.
-Increased engine
smoothness.
When
a second ignition system is installed, engine smoothness is noticeably
improved.
Custom timing curve on all Turbo and
Super-Charged ignition systems, add $125 per ignition system.
Laser cut mounting bracket, magnet holder and counter-weight on Continental
engine ignition systems, add $195 per engine installation.
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