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R50/53 PLASMA BOOSTER IGNITION? Any opinions?

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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 07:06 AM
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PLASMA BOOSTER IGNITION? Any opinions?

I ran across this on mini mania and a few other sites. I was wondering if their claims are valid, also does anyone have any experience with it?
 
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 07:23 AM
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^ I'm curious as well. I have read here on NAM that several people who have installed them have had fairly major issues (burning up ECU). Others swear by it.
Check out these posts:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...a-booster.html

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...a-booster.html

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...a-booster.html

The last link was the clincher for me. I've decided to steer clear of it myself.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 07:38 AM
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Great Info...Basically its useless, like i suspected...I really need to use the search more often.

By the way thanks ValentineRoe
 
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 08:51 AM
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My pleasure . I try and search, but it can be time consuming. I like it when people more familiar with past topics just post the link, so I'm just passing it on! Good luck with the mods!
 
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 04:41 PM
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by ValentineRoe
My pleasure . I try and search, but it can be time consuming. I like it when people more familiar with past topics just post the link, so I'm just passing it on! Good luck with the mods!
BTW, I meant the future modifications, not the forum admins
 
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 04:50 PM
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The STOCK ignition system has been pushed up to some really high HP numbers, so why worry about changing much beond plugs and wires?

The only thing good IMO about "HOT COIL PACKS" is that they can handle larger plug gaps, and really high boost. But they are NOT a nessesity.
 
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