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  1. ArtS

    ArtS F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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    Gentlemen,

    I'm getting close to rolling out my new ignition system for the aftermarket (possibly by Q2 of next year). It was developed at Princeton University in conjunction with the Plasma Physics Laboratories. I was wondering what your thoughts are on it. www.knite.com go to the technology section. The website is not geared toward marketing or flash, sorry.


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    Art S.
     
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  2. Black355

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    Going after MSD, are you?
     
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  3. ArtS

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    Actually, I'm thinking a bit bigger, but one step at a time. Technology is just about ready, productization is next.

    The biggest difference is the system can actually demonstrate improved engine performance. The only part I have not looked into yet is what is involved in remapping the ignition timing. Combustion pressure rise occurs 7 - 15 degrees faster at idle than conventional ignition.

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    Art S.
     
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  4. Black355

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    What's your first application?
     
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  6. Greg G

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    Im thinking along the lines of a timetravelling DeLorean here.

    1.21 jigawatts?
     
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    ...Keith's Viper

    ...on a second thought, I doubt it will make a difference.
     
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    quite right. his govenor only let's him get up to 55mph. Not the 88mph required for time travel. :)
     
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    What are you talking about his governor? Keith is THE GOVERNOR.
     
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