i have read all past posts but still not sure. i have an xs865 in my q8 that will be running mainly flatwater but also surf. is there reliability issues epic vs flame. or both will fail if connections and waterproofing is poor? ie is the only downside to the flame, needing to charge the battery? There is a good deal locally that would mean i can get a flame for the same price it costs me to ship over an epic. Soooo should i run an epic or flame in my ski?! so confused.
epic vs flame reliability
- Thread starter dcanna
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Freakrider
X247
- Location
- Tampa Bay area
If you're riding mainly FW get the Flame...we have a local rider that has good luck with his even in saltwater. MSD TL is the one needing good protected connections especially with its 50,000 volts system.
- Location
- South Africa
I messaged Lee Stone this week. He rates the Flame above the MSD TL, fitting them to all the skis he builds.
Freakrider
X247
- Location
- Tampa Bay area
He rates it regarding performance or reliability or both ?
- Location
- South Africa
My message to Lee: "Hi. What is your opinion on MSD TL vs ATP Flame on a DASA 1200
Lee: "I have tried and tested both ignitions. I found better results and reliability with Flame, all my builds i now use the Flame TS2 Hope this helps."
Lee: "I have tried and tested both ignitions. I found better results and reliability with Flame, all my builds i now use the Flame TS2 Hope this helps."
- Location
- Edmonton, AB
Being sponsored by ATP wont effect his opinion on the two I'm sure
- Location
- South Africa
I considered that, but with having two MSD Brains die on me over the years and that the Flame can fit in a Kawi electrical box, I am going with the Flame.
- Location
- Edmonton, AB
I'm trying out two hx3's on builds right now and I'm hoping they last longer then the two epics that failed on me
Freakrider
X247
- Location
- Tampa Bay area
See my new Hx3 thread I just started a few minutes ago...fyi.
- Location
- South Africa
I wish my CDI-9R was programmable, it has been bulletproof for the 7yrs I have had it. It has seven basic selectable curves, but the pickup timing is different between a kawi and a yami.
Freakrider
X247
- Location
- Tampa Bay area
Does it give you 30 degrees or better advance on those curves ?
- Location
- South Africa
Fro Diesel
creative control
- Location
- Kzoo
Flame>msd TL>hx3>epic >enhancer>modded rev limit stock
If you want more power, go the Flame. If you don't want to charge your battery, go Epic.
NVJAY775
My home away from home.
- Location
- Gardnerville, Nevada, United States
I haven't ran the Epic, but love my Flame. Been running it for just under 2 yrs and I'm the 3rd owner. Re-soldered some connections as per Chris's advice and zero issues. Love it.
