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THEORY OF 6 SERIES IGNITION
CAPACITIVE DISCHARGE
The MSD 6 Series Ignitions feature a capacitive discharge ignition design. The majority of stock ignition systems are inductive ignitions. In an inductive ignition, the coil must store and step up the voltage to maximum strength in between each firing. At higher rpm, since there is less time to charge the coil to full capacity, the voltage falls short of reaching maximum energy which results in a loss of power or top end miss. The MSD Ignition features a capacitor which is quickly charged (within one millisecond) with 460 - 480 volts and stores it until the ignition is triggered. With the CD design, the voltage sent to the coil is always at full power even at high rpm.
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Wiring Tips
When making permanent electrical connections it is imperative that proper terminals, connectors and soldering be used. Using connectors such as MSD’s Weathertight or Deutsch connectors provide positive locking, sealed connections. Never simply “twist and tape” wires together. Faulty wiring will result in ignition and electrical problems
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Spark Output: The Enhancer Ignition System for the Honda 400EX produces a high output spark that is approximately double the stock spark output. This increased spark energy allows the use of richer fuel mixtures or even exotic fuel such as alcohol. The MSD Ignition will put out approximately 30,000 volts to the spark plug.
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