We have experience building ignitions for most American tractors
We started converting distributors back in 2014 to accept optical ignitions. The problem was most distributors are worn beyond repair. We began offering our own distributor design in 2016 called the PRO system. This modular design allowed us to offer 100% new ignition systems for most tractors. You can spot one from a mile away because they are billet aluminum and have no plug wires.
In late 2019 we discontinued all ignitions and began working on a new system. With header and carburetor projects slowing us down (not to mention Covid) there is no replacement yet. But we are almost done with our next system and looking forward to 2021.
The new ignitions will have options for ECU, coils, and triggers based on application and customer needs. Keep watching for the new C5 ignition to show up!
In late 2019 we discontinued all ignitions and began working on a new system. With header and carburetor projects slowing us down (not to mention Covid) there is no replacement yet. But we are almost done with our next system and looking forward to 2021.
The new ignitions will have options for ECU, coils, and triggers based on application and customer needs. Keep watching for the new C5 ignition to show up!
Here are pictures of our previous ignition system. The new one will be even better.
technology changes are coming!
We started our business in 2012 designing ignition kits using highly accurate triggers and coil packs. This provides improved accuracy, longer coil saturation times, and world class efficiency.
Over the past few years we pushed the level of tuning beyond what the tractor world has ever seen. Our goal is to use modern car and motorcycle technology to advance tractors even further.
By using modern ECU technology and high resolution trigger systems, we can offer the best ignitions for less money than "old school" ignitions (aka Pertronix/MSD).
Over the past few years we pushed the level of tuning beyond what the tractor world has ever seen. Our goal is to use modern car and motorcycle technology to advance tractors even further.
By using modern ECU technology and high resolution trigger systems, we can offer the best ignitions for less money than "old school" ignitions (aka Pertronix/MSD).
With the recent addition of intake-exhaust systems and the new Farm series of carburetors, we feel this is the right time to pursue more ignition options. Tuning issues in the tractor world are usually caused by improper fuel distribution due to poor cylinder porting, manifold design flaws, and carburetor flaws. Although often frustrating, it forced us to learn things that standard tractor distributors often covered up.
single or dual fire ignition?
Single fire only "fires" the coil on a cylinder's compression stroke. Most distributors are single fire and coil pack based ignitions with a cam sensor can also be single fire. The advantage is there can be unburned fuel being pumped through the engine and the odds of it being ignited after the power stroke are low. The disadvantage is tuning issues are masked and you often have no idea there are problems. Single fire systems require more coil drivers and coils which increases the cost.
Dual fire (aka wasted spark) "fires" each cylinder every time it reaches TDC. This would include distributors that are crank driven and coil pack (DIS) systems that use dual tower coils. Each coil fires two cylinders at the same time. The advantage of a coil pack system is improved saturation times and high spark performance. It costs less than a single fire coil pack ignition because it has half the coils and drivers. The disadvantage is excessive unburned fuel in the cylinder can be ignited as the raw fuel enters the exhaust manifold ... especially if scavenging is poor (stock manifolds). This can cause popping in the manifold and even flame if there is enough unburned fuel, especially under heavy load.
Keep checking back for complete systems or contact us if you wish to purchase the ECU and related parts so you can install your own trigger wheel.
Email paul@c5ignitions.com or Call 920-403-0555 Monday-Friday 10am-6pm
Dual fire (aka wasted spark) "fires" each cylinder every time it reaches TDC. This would include distributors that are crank driven and coil pack (DIS) systems that use dual tower coils. Each coil fires two cylinders at the same time. The advantage of a coil pack system is improved saturation times and high spark performance. It costs less than a single fire coil pack ignition because it has half the coils and drivers. The disadvantage is excessive unburned fuel in the cylinder can be ignited as the raw fuel enters the exhaust manifold ... especially if scavenging is poor (stock manifolds). This can cause popping in the manifold and even flame if there is enough unburned fuel, especially under heavy load.
Keep checking back for complete systems or contact us if you wish to purchase the ECU and related parts so you can install your own trigger wheel.
Email paul@c5ignitions.com or Call 920-403-0555 Monday-Friday 10am-6pm