Hey Guys,
I'm no techie so I really don't know the answer to this one and hope one of you can give me the straight dope-
I've got a friend whose company makes automotive ignition amplifiers. He wants to design them for motorcycles and wants to test one on my bike. He promises me I'll see a gain in torque and horsepower and he's going to pay for Dyno runs to measure any change.
I don't know much about ignition amplifiers but understand the basic idea is to create a hotter and more efficient spark.
Question #1: What's the chance an aftermarket ignition amplifier could damage my engine or electronics?
Question #2: Do you think an ignition amplifier will improve horsepower or torque? Ever heard of one for motorcycles?
Question #3: If the purpose of an ignition amplifier is to create a hotter spark, won't this increase the operating temperature of the engine?
Here's a description of the product:
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Stream Line Power Booster ignition amplifier integrates Capacity Discharge Ignition (CDI) and transistor ignition technology to offer improved throttle response and smoother engine performance by providing optimal spark duration and maximum voltage output. The CDI technology provides maximum voltage by transferring all stored energy in the capacitor to the ignition coil so the ignition current can build quickly, making the product very effective at higher revolutions where a normal spark would diminish.
The strong, rapid spark prevents high rpm ignition miss that reduces peak power. The transistorized method generates high voltage by using transistors to cut off current to the coil, allowing a long energy discharge. This longer spark duration allows the Stream Line Power Booster to improve lower RPM throttle response and torque. The Stream Power produces a spark output that is typically 1.5-2.5 stronger than a stock ignition system and consumes about 35% less power than other ignition amplifiers.
"
Thanks for any feedback you can provide.
Happy Trails!
Tony
I'm no techie so I really don't know the answer to this one and hope one of you can give me the straight dope-
I've got a friend whose company makes automotive ignition amplifiers. He wants to design them for motorcycles and wants to test one on my bike. He promises me I'll see a gain in torque and horsepower and he's going to pay for Dyno runs to measure any change.
I don't know much about ignition amplifiers but understand the basic idea is to create a hotter and more efficient spark.
Question #1: What's the chance an aftermarket ignition amplifier could damage my engine or electronics?
Question #2: Do you think an ignition amplifier will improve horsepower or torque? Ever heard of one for motorcycles?
Question #3: If the purpose of an ignition amplifier is to create a hotter spark, won't this increase the operating temperature of the engine?
Here's a description of the product:
"
Stream Line Power Booster ignition amplifier integrates Capacity Discharge Ignition (CDI) and transistor ignition technology to offer improved throttle response and smoother engine performance by providing optimal spark duration and maximum voltage output. The CDI technology provides maximum voltage by transferring all stored energy in the capacitor to the ignition coil so the ignition current can build quickly, making the product very effective at higher revolutions where a normal spark would diminish.
The strong, rapid spark prevents high rpm ignition miss that reduces peak power. The transistorized method generates high voltage by using transistors to cut off current to the coil, allowing a long energy discharge. This longer spark duration allows the Stream Line Power Booster to improve lower RPM throttle response and torque. The Stream Power produces a spark output that is typically 1.5-2.5 stronger than a stock ignition system and consumes about 35% less power than other ignition amplifiers.
"
Thanks for any feedback you can provide.
Happy Trails!
Tony
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