CDI ignition to add 2more spark plugs

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santoshqa

Joined Jan 31, 2018
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In CDI ignition motorcycle I want to add 2more spark plugs, so how to connect 2more ignition coils what will be the circuit details whether it will be connected in series or parallel. what precautions needs to be taken
 

crutschow

Joined Mar 14, 2008
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Are the present coils dual output?
If not you should be able to change to a dual output type without a problem.
Otherwise it would be difficult to do.
 

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santoshqa

Joined Jan 31, 2018
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Are the present coils dual output?
If not you should be able to change to a dual output type without a problem.
Otherwise it would be difficult to do.
No the present is with single spark plug single coil, I have taken trial with adding a Coil in series connection its firing but I dont know whether it will ruin any thing as don't know drawbacks or how it will affect other parts of bike that is what i want to know & its not firing whet its connected in parallel
 

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santoshqa

Joined Jan 31, 2018
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You are asking the ignition system to output 2 X more energy.
It might not be up to the task, without modification.
No, I have tried connecting separate ignition for individual spark plug the thing is that it's working when connected in series but want to know the does it affect any parts like battery, cdi, or any other parts will it's last long, as I am going to use same specification ignition coil? Will out put of every spark plug will be same or it will be different for every spark plug like spark intensity or the spark plug will foul after some time of use as I heard in series connection out put voltage becomes 2x
 

Alec_t

Joined Sep 17, 2013
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Nice drawing. What software did you use?
With the primaries series connected like that, each primary has only half the normal voltage across it and only half the normal current through it, so the spark plug voltage is also halved. There should be no adverse effect on the CDI unit.
 

ian field

Joined Oct 27, 2012
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In CDI ignition motorcycle I want to add 2more spark plugs, so how to connect 2more ignition coils what will be the circuit details whether it will be connected in series or parallel. what precautions needs to be taken
Most Japanese multi cylinder and some twins use a "wasted spark" coil - it has 2 HT leads.
 

crutschow

Joined Mar 14, 2008
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Putting coils either in series or parallel is not recommended.
Use a dual output coil as I suggested.

And your drawing shows a standard Kettering ignition, not a CDI.
 

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santoshqa

Joined Jan 31, 2018
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Putting coils either in series or parallel is not recommended.
Use a dual output coil as I suggested.

And your drawing shows a standard Kettering ignition, not a CDI.
Why is it not recommend to use it in series or parallel can you please elaborate in detail
 

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santoshqa

Joined Jan 31, 2018
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Nice drawing. What software did you use?
With the primaries series connected like that, each primary has only half the normal voltage across it and only half the normal current through it, so the spark plug voltage is also halved. There should be no adverse effect on the CDI unit.
If there is no any effect to other parts of bike i will go further for tripple spark ignition to my bike, thanks
 

Alec_t

Joined Sep 17, 2013
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i will go further for tripple spark ignition to my bike, thanks
Using coils in series or parallel won't work reliably, for reasons given by Crutschow.
With coil primaries in series you'll get weak (reduced voltage) sparks. With coil primaries in parallel you'll draw excessive current from the CDI unit and probably destroy it.
 

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santoshqa

Joined Jan 31, 2018
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Using coils in series or parallel won't work reliably, for reasons given by Crutschow.
With coil primaries in series you'll get weak (reduced voltage) sparks. With coil primaries in parallel you'll draw excessive current from the CDI unit and probably destroy it.
How much voltage will drop i mean in percentage compared to first coil like 100:50:25% like that or different?
 
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