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

 

I'm very interested in what people have to say about this. Hopefully, somebody acutally has the "ignition solutions" system to comment.

 

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I'm curious too as I've been looking at the HKS system for an upgrade..

 

Yes count me in !I want some info on the hks how well it does and if its worth the money ... Thanks

 

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.

Plus it looks cool in engine bay

ciao

 

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.

 

if you guys do decide with the HKS twin power and you want more of a boost you can actually adapt the ignition solutions unit on top of that unit

 

I'd suggest getting just an extra stock coil-it'll do the job just like Ari does.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Does this mean we can use both of them together?

 

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.

 

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.

 

Let us know how it works out. Question though; How will you know that this set up you mentioned will match the performance of the HKS box? Will you use the HKS box and log your findings then, use your set up and report the difference?

 

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?

 

He's going to be making over 700 rwhp on his 20B GT42R.

 

Same here.

 

Geesh....

 

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

 

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?

 

The HKS is extremly simple (essentially plug and play)/reliable and for the 400-500 hp range you will be plenty happy...

 

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.

 

Is this made by the same ppl who make the XS Intercooler crap? If so, if it were up to me, I'd straight up BAN *anyone* who posted about that garbage... I dunno what's up w/ these new FD owners. Too damn cheap to spend money for good quality products on their FDs. If you can't afford an FD, it's that simple: you can't afford it. Don't go messing one up... :end rant:

 

no my bad shoulda put more info its made by XS enginering

http://www.rx7store.net/product_p/xspowerpack.htm

 

My bad, I shouldn't have assumed