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Coils and Spark Plug Wires!
« on: April 22, 2008, 02:49:55 PM »
Why don't we ever hear about using better coils or spark plug wire for these bikes? On my carb bikes, I run a Dyna S ignition, Accel 8.8mm Plug wires, and Accel Super Coil. Have had much success with this combo on my carb bikes in the past.

But on these FI TC engines, I never hear about using better ignition components. I know the ignition parameters themselves are built into the ECM. But we still use a coil and plug wires. Why aren't we looking for improvements in those 2 areas? What am I missing here? Thanks gang! ;)

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Re: Coils and Spark Plug Wires!
« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2008, 06:55:34 PM »
I put red wires on my bike, does that qualify?
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Re: Coils and Spark Plug Wires!
« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2008, 07:27:00 PM »
Quote from: Hoist! on April 22, 2008, 02:49:55 PM
Why don't we ever hear about using better coils or spark plug wire for these bikes? On my carb bikes, I run a Dyna S ignition, Accel 8.8mm Plug wires, and Accel Super Coil. Have had much success with this combo on my carb bikes in the past.

But on these FI TC engines, I never hear about using better ignition components. I know the ignition parameters themselves are built into the ECM. But we still use a coil and plug wires. Why aren't we looking for improvements in those 2 areas? What am I missing here? Thanks gang! ;)

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          When H-D went to the Twin Cam platform they introduce their own version of single fire ignition. The coil they use as stock is a high output coil like what you used to buy for your Evo. The stock plug wires are also better. I bought a set of SE Plug wires just because they were orange  :D
Anyway, I believe that's why you don't hear plug wires and coils mentioned anymore.

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Re: Coils and Spark Plug Wires!
« Reply #3 on: April 22, 2008, 07:32:59 PM »
Quote from: SPIDERMAN on April 22, 2008, 07:27:00 PM
Howie
          When H-D went to the Twin Cam platform they introduce their own version of single fire ignition. The coil they use as stock is a high output coil like what you used to buy for your Evo. The stock plug wires are also better. I bought a set of SE Plug wires just because they were orange  :D
Anyway, I believe that's why you don't hear plug wires and coils mentioned anymore.

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OK well mine are Black, so I guess my High Performance SE ignition chit was made for my bike! ;D

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Re: Coils and Spark Plug Wires!
« Reply #4 on: April 22, 2008, 09:35:15 PM »
http://www.sumax.com/taylorintro.htm


Plug wires.  Though improvement in actual performance is probably as much a state of mind as it is a state of bike.
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Re: Coils and Spark Plug Wires!
« Reply #5 on: April 22, 2008, 09:59:02 PM »
Quote from: Twolanerider on April 22, 2008, 09:35:15 PM
http://www.sumax.com/taylorintro.htm


Plug wires.  Though improvement in actual performance is probably as much a state of mind as it is a state of bike.

Hmmmm! Race Ready 10.4mm Thundervolt-50 Pro Race Wire Sets in Black! :o

Hmmmm! 8 MM Stainless Braided Wire sets complete with grounding straps ready to plug in. Black Boots! :o

Damn you 2LaneRider!!! ;D ;)

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Re: Coils and Spark Plug Wires!
« Reply #6 on: April 22, 2008, 10:07:07 PM »
you can buy as good but not better than stock ,  you can pay more but..............there is no secret from coil to the plugs.  the secret long before you get there.
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Re: Coils and Spark Plug Wires!
« Reply #7 on: April 23, 2008, 08:23:05 AM »
I replaced my stock wires with these magnecore, I had to go with red :(  .

http://www.magnecor.com

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Re: Coils and Spark Plug Wires!
« Reply #8 on: April 23, 2008, 02:56:53 PM »
Gotta tell ya' for $52 beans, those 10.4's do look cool.  God know's I've spent more on less.
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Re: Coils and Spark Plug Wires!
« Reply #9 on: April 28, 2008, 02:25:00 PM »
I'm going to Magnecore, for what that's worth. :P

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Re: Coils and Spark Plug Wires!
« Reply #10 on: May 01, 2008, 07:03:05 PM »
hoist, the stock ignition is great these days. you dont wanna stray far with different wires and plugs and coils if running stock ecm for fear of the ionic sensing built in.
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Re: Coils and Spark Plug Wires!
« Reply #11 on: May 01, 2008, 08:21:48 PM »
Quote from: rednectum on May 01, 2008, 07:03:05 PM
hoist, the stock ignition is great these days. you dont wanna stray far with different wires and plugs and coils if running stock ecm for fear of the ionic sensing built in.

Thank you Dennis. HD did something right? :nixweiss: ;)

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Re: Coils and Spark Plug Wires!
« Reply #12 on: May 01, 2008, 09:45:03 PM »
Quote from: Hoist! on May 01, 2008, 08:21:48 PM
Thank you Dennis. HD did something right? :nixweiss: ;)

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Re: Coils and Spark Plug Wires!
« Reply #13 on: May 01, 2008, 10:43:54 PM »
Quote from: spydglide on May 01, 2008, 09:45:03 PM
And you're just the stand-up typea guy to be the one to say it when they did.  Good for you Hoist!   :2vrolijk_21: har!  spyder
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Re: Coils and Spark Plug Wires!
« Reply #14 on: May 02, 2008, 12:28:09 AM »
Yo dennis, hows the greentooth....i see you stir the pot here too......lol

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