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Old Apr 28, 2020 | 09:40 AM
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Is there a consensus amongst the esteemed EVO crew as to what ignition module would be best for a ‘96 Electra Glide?
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Old Apr 28, 2020 | 10:23 AM
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The Ultima 53-644 is a good choice. It replaces everything in the cone and does away with the separate ignition module and is programmable. Cant beat it for the price

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Old Apr 28, 2020 | 10:30 AM
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My personal choice is the Dynatek 2ki.
While the Ultima seems a solid choice it's made in China and I avoid products made in China.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2020 | 06:31 PM
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If [big word] we are talking ignition "Module"... I tend to use the Module from Sportsters... long as plug is same... faster Advance, and higher Rev Limit!!!
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Old Apr 28, 2020 | 07:27 PM
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Dyna 2ki is my vote. Actually for that bike I wouldn't mind a Dyna S either
 
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Old Apr 28, 2020 | 07:41 PM
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I've had issues in the past with the D2KI, not sure if I like the entire module down there in all that heat. Three years ago maybe longer I went to screamin eagle ignition modules which were made by Dynateck with selectable curves but I'm using a hall effect pickup (made by Standard Motor Products) down in the cone... I like the module outside the cone.. I think the heat does something to them.. And Yes as Racepres says, he likes the Sportster modules, they work good too... I think it's the J model module that is the aggressive one on the sportsters..
 

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Took a screen shot of another thread talking about this and if your worried about heat I wouldn't worry to much about the ultima or 2ki
 
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Thanks for the help, guys.
He's currently running a Crane HI4 and thinks it may have gone south.
 
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Ultima 53-644 is a good ignition module for the money, made by Dynatek, I have used them with no problems and lasted a long time
 
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Old Apr 28, 2020 | 08:55 PM
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The HI4's are made or rebranded through S&S. Not sure if there's been any changes in manufacturing.
 
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