Dyna coils + electronic ignition questions

[alexmac]

I have decided I want to install electronic ignition in my CL350.
I have been looking at the Bore-Tech BT-05EL. They say in the description that they recommend 3 ohm coils with the ignition's progressive dwell control feature.

I am looking at Dyna coils. Is here any difference between the regular DC3-1 and DC3-2 coils besides one being mini in size?

I am also installing Ricks Motorsport Electrics "Hot Shot" High Output Charging Kit because I want to run a brighter headlight. Is there anything else I need to replace to make all of this work properly?

 

[surffly]

Do you have to run a resistor with the lower ohm coils?

On the CB750 stock is like 5 but when running the 3 ohm coils you are suppose to run a resistor to keep other parts of the electrical system happy.

Sure i have seen people not and claim to not have issues. but i seem to remember that in the directions some place...

 

[alexmac]

There is supposed to be circuitry in the BoreTech ignition to support the 3 ohm coils. I will contact them directly to verify.
Is there anything I am overlooking?

 

[djelliott]

Boretech is expensive and probably a bit over engineered for a street bike. I'm running the Pamco on my CB350 and it works amazing and is 1/3 of the cost of the Boretech. www.cb350ignition.com

 

[alexmac]

Was it easy to install and setup? I need something dummy-proof

 

[djelliott]

Was it easy to install and setup? I need something dummy-proof

To call it dummy proof would be to kind. It's easier then that.

 

[1973CB450Dark]

Wow thanks for the advice on the Pamco, I think I'll be running this on my 500T.

 

[mxb401]

Did you get the pamco? im thinking of doing something like that and wanted to see how it worked out for you.

 

[alexmac]

Yes, I bought the Pamco. I am still waiting for it to arrive by mail. I bought the charging system from Ricks Motorsports too. It arrived yesterday .

 

[DrJ]

To call it dummy proof would be to kind. It's easier then that.

I'm a dummy, I couldn't get mine to work.

 

[djelliott]

I'm a dummy, I couldn't get mine to work.

Did you follow these directions?

http://www.cb450ignition.com/Installation350.htm

 

[DrJ]

It's for my CB350 and I did follow the instructions. I'm guessing I installed the aluminum camshaft piece in the wrong position. So I went back to points for now and it fires right up.

 

[djelliott]

Yeah, that link is for the 350 instructions. Mine was spot on. Hope it works out for you. The unit is great.

 

[Flugtechnik]

DrJ. I couldn't get mine to work either. I tried everything I could think of. Direct power source, changing rotor position. I am sending my unit back to Pete to see if there is something wrong with it. I put my points back in and it fired right up.

 

[alexmac]

..oh great. If DrJ can't get it to work .. I have no hope.

 

[MechNewb]

Anyone running the PAMCO ignintion on a CB350, did you upgrade the coil too or just reuse the stock one?

 

[djelliott]

Yes and yes. Works fantastic.

 

[MechNewb]

Yes and yes. Works fantastic.

Thanks for the response. Are you using the stock coil or is it necessary to upgrade?

 

[djelliott]

It's not require to replace the coils. I did because I had to.