Plasma (Ignition) Booster?
 

Hello -

What do you think of this? :

Plasma Booster All S-series
https://www.saturnmotorsports.com/cat...roducts_id=266
The fact that it says "100% secondary current" implies (to me) that it would use more juice => increase the load on the alternator => reduce MPG.

What do you think?

CarloSW2

Looks like a gimmicy product that doesn?t do a thing.

It could be something like a MSD ignition control unit that enhances spark. Which if it is a legitimate product like that, it could work, and help MPG. But yes, it could also take more "juice" to make it work.

HERE is the sites graph of the effect the booster has on the current on a BMW.

I'm a little worried about how the device takes away current from the primary spark though.

EDIT: some good reading about the system HERE

TomO -

Ok. From the above EDIT, what does this mean? :

I think he claims to use (leftover?) energy that is already in the ignition system, but I don't really understand.

I'll keep an eye on it and read up on it. If he's in San Diego, he may be worth a visit down the line.

CarloSW2

Hello -

I think this is relevant to the topic :

Getting the Spark!
Crane Cams - makers of FireBall ignition systems - takes us on a quick tour of how different ignition systems work.
https://autospeed.com.au/A_0772/cms/article.html

CarloSW2

So if anyone feels the need for a test, go ahead and order me up a Summit MSD system and a plasma booster and I'll test them out on my VX. If I get good results then letting my keep the one that works well would be payment enough. ;)