Ignition upgrade
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Ignition upgrade
OK guys current situation Shovelhead con motor that consist of engine components from 1971-77.
I just rebuilt the bike over the summer due to the engine seizing up on me.
Bike has a Super E shorty carb on it.
I am running stock Dual (cross over) FLH exhaust That i knocked the baffles out of because it was to quiet for my taste. I know this is not my best exhaust set up and it will change but not now.
Current ignition = points
Accel Dual fire super coil
8.8mm Stainless with copper core plug wires
Blue streak points and condenser.
I have been able to put the bike in time statically haven't been able to place it in time dynamically yet.
I am getting ready to make a parts order for some small issues that need addressed and am looking to upgrade my ignition at this time. What are some of the better ones out there do I want to just upgrade to the DYNA S or are some of the more advanced ignitions worth the extra $$$ if so which ones and why in your opinion.
Thanks
I just rebuilt the bike over the summer due to the engine seizing up on me.
Bike has a Super E shorty carb on it.
I am running stock Dual (cross over) FLH exhaust That i knocked the baffles out of because it was to quiet for my taste. I know this is not my best exhaust set up and it will change but not now.
Current ignition = points
Accel Dual fire super coil
8.8mm Stainless with copper core plug wires
Blue streak points and condenser.
I have been able to put the bike in time statically haven't been able to place it in time dynamically yet.
I am getting ready to make a parts order for some small issues that need addressed and am looking to upgrade my ignition at this time. What are some of the better ones out there do I want to just upgrade to the DYNA S or are some of the more advanced ignitions worth the extra $$$ if so which ones and why in your opinion.
Thanks
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Posts: 128
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From: Western Oakland County Michigan
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OK guys current situation Shovelhead con motor that consist of engine components from 1971-77.
I just rebuilt the bike over the summer due to the engine seizing up on me.
Bike has a Super E shorty carb on it.
I am running stock Dual (cross over) FLH exhaust That i knocked the baffles out of because it was to quiet for my taste. I know this is not my best exhaust set up and it will change but not now.
Current ignition = points
Accel Dual fire super coil
8.8mm Stainless with copper core plug wires
Blue streak points and condenser.
I have been able to put the bike in time statically haven't been able to place it in time dynamically yet.
I am getting ready to make a parts order for some small issues that need addressed and am looking to upgrade my ignition at this time. What are some of the better ones out there do I want to just upgrade to the DYNA S or are some of the more advanced ignitions worth the extra $$$ if so which ones and why in your opinion.
Thanks
I just rebuilt the bike over the summer due to the engine seizing up on me.
Bike has a Super E shorty carb on it.
I am running stock Dual (cross over) FLH exhaust That i knocked the baffles out of because it was to quiet for my taste. I know this is not my best exhaust set up and it will change but not now.
Current ignition = points
Accel Dual fire super coil
8.8mm Stainless with copper core plug wires
Blue streak points and condenser.
I have been able to put the bike in time statically haven't been able to place it in time dynamically yet.
I am getting ready to make a parts order for some small issues that need addressed and am looking to upgrade my ignition at this time. What are some of the better ones out there do I want to just upgrade to the DYNA S or are some of the more advanced ignitions worth the extra $$$ if so which ones and why in your opinion.
Thanks
is runnin' Dyna S and two 5-ohm coils since 2001
engine and transmission upgrades.
Super E, Super Stock heads, Head Quarters Torquer cam @ 0.465" lift, Jim's Power Glide tappets, Taper Lite push rods, +0.020" forged slugs, true dual exhaust.
Starts, idles, runs perfect!!!
No worries. No issues.
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Dyna S and spend the change to get a good advance unit with the bearings & washer under the spring on the flyweights. Rivera made a great stainless unit you can still find with a little digging.
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From: Western Oakland County Michigan
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Thanks guys, I am gonna do some research, check around $, and I will post up what I am thinking of going with before I pull the trigger. I appreciate the experienced advice. Thank you
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My 1979 Electra Glide FLH King of the Highway
is runnin' Dyna S and two 5-ohm coils since 2001
engine and transmission upgrades.
Super E, Super Stock heads, Head Quarters Torquer cam @ 0.465" lift, Jim's Power Glide tappets, Taper Lite push rods, +0.020" forged slugs, true dual exhaust.
Starts, idles, runs perfect!!!
No worries. No issues.
is runnin' Dyna S and two 5-ohm coils since 2001
engine and transmission upgrades.
Super E, Super Stock heads, Head Quarters Torquer cam @ 0.465" lift, Jim's Power Glide tappets, Taper Lite push rods, +0.020" forged slugs, true dual exhaust.
Starts, idles, runs perfect!!!
No worries. No issues.
Someone correct me if this is wrong before I pull the trigger.