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. Installing new bushings won't fix the worn shaft. Many gears are pressed on and previous repairs caused the shaft to be bent. You will never get acceptable timing accuracy doing it this way.
Around 2016 we invented 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. We make them here in Wisconsin USA. This is the benchmark for all ignition systems!
Around 2016 we invented 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. We make them here in Wisconsin USA. This is the benchmark for all ignition systems!
technology changes are coming!
We started our business in 2012 designing ignition kits using optical triggers and coil packs. This provides improved accuracy, longer coil saturation times, and world class efficiency.
Over the past few years we have pushed the level of tuning beyond what the tractor world has ever seen. Now we are pushing even farther with higher level electronics. By using "automotive" style ECU technology and remote crank or cam triggers, we can offer more options, easier and faster parts sourcing, and most of all provide world class load based mapping.
Over the past few years we have pushed the level of tuning beyond what the tractor world has ever seen. Now we are pushing even farther with higher level electronics. By using "automotive" style ECU technology and remote crank or cam triggers, we can offer more options, easier and faster parts sourcing, and most of all provide world class load based mapping.
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