The concept behind twin plugs is not to achieve multiple sparks, but to
avoid misfires (odds are one of the two will fire). As far as multiple
sparks, well, I agree that one is enough.
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on 1/28/06 1:06 PM, Barrie Robinson at barrie@look.ca wrote:
> MSD manufactures a 'multi-spark' device see
> <http://www.msdignition.com>www.msdignition.com and I wonder at its
> worth. I once read a piece which said that high voltage coils (big
> sparks, multiple sparks etc) were unnecessary and just fodder for the
> I-wanna-go-faster-so-give-me-racing-stripes fraternity. I must admit
> that I feel that it does not matter whether you enter a room filled
> with gas with a match or a dirty big blazing torch - the room will
> explode nicely whatever. Ignition is ignition. And the twin plug
> configuration just means that the burn only has to go half of the
> combustion area and does not give a 'bigger' spark.
>
> As is my wont, this I hope will start another in the series of
> discussions and please direct your responses to the list as I am now
> just an interested bystander. I have ignited now lets have the burn !
>
>
> Regards
>
> Barrie Robinson
> 705-721-9060
> MGB GT V8
> Aston Martin DB 2/4 MkII in the wings
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