Ignition solutions vs. HKS Twin Power
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Ignition solutions vs. HKS Twin Power
The Ignition Solutions box seems to be an item that KDS is pushing. Does anyone have any information regarding its performance vs the HKS ignition box?
http://www.ignitionsolutions.com/home.html
http://www.ignitionsolutions.com/home.html
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From what I have heard and experienced the HKS does wonders if you actually need an upgrqaded ignition. ie running maybe 14 or more lbs of boost. I am sure it many cases it just masks timming that is little off, or incorrect a/f ratio. Nonetheless. I run 14 lbs of boost, with 18 C intake. I installed the HKS and noticed a nice differnce up top. It was like the day you got rid of your old rotten plugs with 100k on them, for brand new NGKs.
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Plus it looks cool in engine bay
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Just to let you guys know the US HKS site does have a forum that is answerd by the tech and sales guys. www.hksusa.com
The twin power is a "twin" because it utilizes both a capaitor and transistor. Other ignition systems use one or the other but not both. The is why the Twin Power has constant and on load power.
The twin power is a "twin" because it utilizes both a capaitor and transistor. Other ignition systems use one or the other but not both. The is why the Twin Power has constant and on load power.
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I have the HKS unit and I'm completely satisfied with the unit. It's a bit expensive, however, it still works great. I'm pretty curious to know how well the other ignition works.
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we can boost hks twin power to help it out. but our Plasma Booster is fine by itself. HKS twin power is a good product, just like all the other ignition products out there but we help them all out by boosting all of them. call the IGNITION SOLUTIONS office if you have any questions at (858) 586-0080 and inform us that you are from this forum.
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Originally Posted by Ignition Solutions
we can boost hks twin power to help it out. but our Plasma Booster is fine by itself. HKS twin power is a good product, just like all the other ignition products out there but we help them all out by boosting all of them. call the IGNITION SOLUTIONS office if you have any questions at (858) 586-0080 and inform us that you are from this forum.
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Yeah. I want info on the both running together. By the way anyone wanting to or running over 12 psi the HKS unit definately works and worth the $$. I have no high end end break-up and 12rwhp gain on the dyno w/ my set-up. Same boost level. Atually had to richen some areas of the fuel map to compensate. Obviously the HP increase is due to a cleaner more efffecient spark.
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Instead of layering on parts I suggest getting a higher quality amp and using coils optimized for CDI (eg M&W). Also there are a few companies that make very nice high performance inductive coils with built in ignitors that do not require an amp. This is the route I'm going for my project.
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Originally Posted by CMonakar
Instead of layering on parts I suggest getting a higher quality amp and using coils optimized for CDI (eg M&W). Also there are a few companies that make very nice high performance inductive coils with built in ignitors that do not require an amp. This is the route I'm going for my project.
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This thread has good info. I also would like to know if you can use both. CMonakar, what ignition systems are you talking about? And what kind of power levels are you shooting for that needs that much ignition?
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Originally Posted by BuffDaddy915
This thread has good info. I also would like to know if you can use both. CMonakar, what ignition systems are you talking about? And what kind of power levels are you shooting for that needs that much ignition?
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Originally Posted by RecKleSs
I have the HKS unit and I'm completely satisfied with the unit. It's a bit expensive, however, it still works great. I'm pretty curious to know how well the other ignition works.
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Did anyone notice this thread was from '02?
For "normal" hp levels (prob through the 400 - 500 range), the HKS Twin Ignition is the unit of choice. It works right out of the box just by installing it, but can ALSO be tuned for, yielding further power gains.
Now if you have greater needs, using a Jacob's Rotary Pack (now called the Jacob's FC3000) with a MSD #8253 coil and one leading plug per Jacob's unit is probably the way to go (ie you may need more than one Jacob's Rotary Pack).
~Ramy
For "normal" hp levels (prob through the 400 - 500 range), the HKS Twin Ignition is the unit of choice. It works right out of the box just by installing it, but can ALSO be tuned for, yielding further power gains.
Now if you have greater needs, using a Jacob's Rotary Pack (now called the Jacob's FC3000) with a MSD #8253 coil and one leading plug per Jacob's unit is probably the way to go (ie you may need more than one Jacob's Rotary Pack).
~Ramy
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Yes, I noticed but still good info. So, now my question is for a 400-500hp car, it would still benefit more then the HKS unit to go with the FC3000 and tune that correct? Even though you dont nec. need ALL that?
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has anyone tryed the XS ignition amp, its about half the price and some web sites state that they are actualy better than the hks unit.
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no my bad shoulda put more info its made by XS enginering
http://www.rx7store.net/product_p/xspowerpack.htm
http://www.rx7store.net/product_p/xspowerpack.htm