How reliable is Total Loss
- Thread starter XFT LOU
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If installed properly they are just as reliable as OEM ignition.
crammit442
makin' legs
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- here
Indeed! Maybe more reliable.:veryhappy:
- Location
- So. IL
How do you know that... Did you have a meter hooked up to it.... Just curious.. My motor got about 3 hours this summer...OK so I over estimated it by a couple hours....
SUPERTUNE
Race Gas Rules
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- Clearwater Fl.
Just as stated...if installed well, shouldn't be a problem getting over 100 hrs of use. The only exception would be the ignition coils. (have been known to crack and start to short out)
freestylegeek
waiting...
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- Grand Rapids, MI
I'll second that!
PN 4272 single coil digital systems are touchy. I have three dead ignition modules in my garage right now. The older 4270 analog systems can be slightly more reliable, but have limited adjustability. The new dual coil systems seem to be the best way to go. Installation and wiring technique plays a MAJOR role in reliability.
That is one thing I was worried about BUT it seems like it would make it easier to setup plus it was cheap. That said it would be YEARS before I actually bucked up the cast to buy an MSD total loss and would normally just be running an enhancer and lightened flywheel. So compared to that setup how do yout think the Jetinetics will compare? I know for sure the flywheel is MUCH lighter so that should be one posotive, along with no magnetic drag.
Mark44
Katie's Boss
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- 100% one place
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- Lake Havasu City, AZ USA
My dual digital MSD TL has been going strong since I installed it in June of this year(fresh water only). The guy I bought it from said he bought it new in 04' and raced(fresh/saltwater) with it for a 1/2 season and it has been sitting till i bought it.
One thing I really like(besides the obvious performance values) is how if you ingest a bit of water, the hot spark clears it out fast, and it also makes for easier starting too when you ingest water and the engine dies out. Hit the primer a couple of times and it starts quick unlike a OEM sparked ignition. So in that sense alone its more reliable than OEM.
Taking your time setting it up makes all the difference. Setting the initial timing on the engine and the switches is the most technical part. I've had 0 problems so far.
One thing I really like(besides the obvious performance values) is how if you ingest a bit of water, the hot spark clears it out fast, and it also makes for easier starting too when you ingest water and the engine dies out. Hit the primer a couple of times and it starts quick unlike a OEM sparked ignition. So in that sense alone its more reliable than OEM.
Taking your time setting it up makes all the difference. Setting the initial timing on the engine and the switches is the most technical part. I've had 0 problems so far.
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I wouldn't do it. Replacement parts are going to be very hard to get, support in the forums is minimal (because not many people have it/know it), and it's not as good as it could be.
I called Robert at Jetinetics and he was more than happy to answer my questions. I already bought it just wanted some input on it, when I say cheap I mean cheaper than an aftermarket lightened flywheel you really thinkg it wouldnt be better than my stock setup with an enhancer?
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- Lake Havasu City, AZ USA
Well thats good to hear. I went to their site and it looks like they have a new upgraded CDI brain.
http://www.jetinetics.com/cgi-bin-j...thispage&thispage=heat.htm&ORDER_ID=287838909 So that is a BIG plus! It may be more reliable than the old KV brain.
Is the past peeps were having nothing but trouble with those. For $449 thats a good deal too! Let us know how it works out. I'm curious as to what the programability(if any) of the new brain or what the timing curve is. They dont really give any advanced tech data.
Let us know how it installs and works out.
I bought a setup with a used brain(actually 2) it has both the old one and the new both said to be working. Neither of them have any programability which is a downside to an MSD but still way better than my enhancer. When talking to Robert he also said I can send the Units in and they can test them to make sure everything is in working order so I may do that with at least one of them. This will be going in my boat for next season, once I start getting into the install and what not I will post a thread. Im pumped, it may not be an MSD TL but its brap on a budget and definitly didnt break the bank.
does anyone have detailed instructions for installation of on gen.1 digital TL? or just good pics of their setup in the ski. i bought a used one $300 and am planning on going slow. one of the local shops said they could do the install for me, but i'd like to do it on my own and learn a something. got the ski torn down and prolly gonna be putting it together this upcoming weekend.