Originally posted by bclapham
Rich: while we are on a role, is there and offical DRN route of contacting ICAT to see if we can get one for testing-
Originally posted by Rich Rohrich
Bruce - I'll have Thump and Okie check out this thread and advise you on the correct approach. :thumb:
Originally posted by bclapham
i thought it was nice of me to offer up everyone elses services though :laugh:
Originally posted by nephron
Smells like Nology to me, which uses an in-line tuned capacitor to soak up current after coil discharge until gap energy requirements are met. They claim this causes a fatter spark, in addition to the increased voltage caused by the capacitance.
"Anyone who had physics in college knows the formula for power. In this
case we're referring to ignition spark power. Power equals work
divided by time (P=W/t). Thus, to get more power, you need to do the same
amount of work in less time." Sounds simple enough! Manufacturers of
conventional ignition systems though, want you to believe that it is possible to increase the power of ignition systems by lengthening the spark duration. This is not true! Lengthening the spark duration actually reduces spark power, as we already know P=W/t (Power=Energy/Time). "
"When the spark occurs, all the thermal energy (heat) is transferred to the fuel/air mixture, where it initiates combustion. A
hotter spark will transfer more thermal energy and therefore accelerates flame front propagation. The fuel is used more efficiently and engine performance increases."
"In a spark-ignited engine, ignition normally occurs when a small portion of the mixture is caused to react by the passage of a spark at a temperature between 3000 degrees C and 6000 degrees C. The effect of heat is of SECONDARY importance, the decisive factors for initiating ignition are molecular excitation and ionization. "
excerpted from "Mixture Formation in Spark-Ignited Engines" by H.P. Lenz
Originally posted by Zenith
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I've talked to a few people who have tried them and they all said how great they were, but when you've spent €150 who wouldn't say that! Also you'd have to wonder is it a real power increase the people feel or some other effect like jetting leaning out a tad? I'm half tempted to get one so I'd love to hear a full report from Steve or Rich!
They're on special over here for $165...
Originally posted by nephron
So why is it (other than weight) that bikes don't partake in multi-spark ignitions?