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I have been doing a little research on this subject lately as I am considering something.........the Italians leadthe way but it is very expensive however head over to pitstop rc and take a look at their system. From what i can gather they have taken some design features off the italians and adapted them to fit their own design.

They claim 12% increase in power this is mainly torque not BHP but this is what you want and from what i hear the power off the line is incredible.

BHP gives you speed, torque gives you low to mid range acceleration.

MMR are doing some dyno tests on an engine I have ordered (29.4 zen race ported) but in previous tests they tell me you can not only measure the difference on the dyno, you can visibly see the difference, it is said to spool up very quickly.

£150 ex works from pitstop rc.
 
i must admit this is a nice looking peice of kit if its made by tps then you getting good quality top advice and a track proven and tested part its high on my want list and would go nice on my oddie lump but first im after a new handset im looking at getting a spektrum dx3s as i feel the sanwa gemini is a bit dated now and the range is not as good as 2.4ghz handsets
 
got a link?

ive looked at a couple cheaper ignition systems and the cheaper ones seem to lack the ability to adjust timing, they just give a hotter spark. being able to adjust the timing, and the timing curve is what will increase power and efficiency. this is where a system like the oddified ecu is nice
 
i do also use a oddified ecu a early mk1 version on a stock engine its good and you can notice the difference but on my 23cc oddified engine its not that different
 
Sharkey said:
got a link?

ive looked at a couple cheaper ignition systems and the cheaper ones seem to lack the ability to adjust timing, they just give a hotter spark. being able to adjust the timing, and the timing curve is what will increase power and efficiency. this is where a system like the oddified ecu is nice
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Here you go.........http://www.pitstop-shop.nl/

click on latest news then scroll down the page
 
thats one of the kits i was reffering to. basically it just gives a hotter spark and possibly a little more accurate timing. however, timing is not adjustable.

not having used it i cant really comment, however my opinion is there are better ways to gain power for most people. if your limited on internal mods by race class, then it would be an option, however if your open to do anything as long as its still 23cc, then a ported engine, a lightened flywheel, low drag bearings, etc would give better gains for the money. if you already have all that and are looking for an edge, then it might be something to consider, however id rather spend a bit more and have a system that you can set up a timing curve.
 
says in the instructions not to use the same power source as the receiver. it also was mentioning current draw for 8000rpm, leading me to believe this system wont handle the high rpm cars run up to (planes don't rev very high), and i wonder how well the system would take to the constant rpm changes.

i think if we just had a hotter stock replacement coil we would see pretty well the same gains. back when i used to help out working on a jr dragster (most wont know what that is, its a 150" wheelbase dragster powered by a 5hp briggs and stratton 4 stroke for kids 8-17 to race 1/8 mile) all we used was a hotter bolt on coil, and had a bracket made to be able to slide the coil on to adjust timing. we ran quite high compression and on alcohol or 110 octane and never had an ignition issue or spark blow out.

i think what we need is for a manufacturer to step up and make just a good bolt on coil.
 
Sharkey said:
says in the instructions not to use the same power source as the receiver. it also was mentioning current draw for 8000rpm, leading me to believe this system wont handle the high rpm cars run up to (planes don't rev very high), and i wonder how well the system would take to the constant rpm changes.

i think if we just had a hotter stock replacement coil we would see pretty well the same gains. back when i used to help out working on a jr dragster (most wont know what that is, its a 150" wheelbase dragster powered by a 5hp briggs and stratton 4 stroke for kids 8-17 to race 1/8 mile) all we used was a hotter bolt on coil, and had a bracket made to be able to slide the coil on to adjust timing. we ran quite high compression and on alcohol or 110 octane and never had an ignition issue or spark blow out.

i think what we need is for a manufacturer to step up and make just a good bolt on coil.
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Like I said give these guys a try.....http://www.pitstop-shop.nl/

MMR are testing them o both stock and tuned/ported motors as we speak. Or take a look at this thread..... Scotty is the engine guru at MMR, been doing race bikes for years, even Ted at Darksoul has commented on the quality of his work.

http://www.baja-forum.co.uk/showthread.php?7323-We-have-ignition
 
Bong-Master said:
BiggaJ At £148.57 ill pass on that Thanks.

Sharkey i have mailed just engines to see if they can handle the constant RPM change just waiting for a reply.
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Fair do's Bong it does seem expensive but the two systems are totally different. MMR are buying off the guy in Holland so will start to get stock in.

One of the guys on the MCD forum has one fitted to his Evo 3 Ultimate and recons the difference is night and day.
 
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