Hello fellow drifters,
Has anyone installed the Dynatek 3000 CDI ignition on their 800 Drifter? I have installed a free flow exhaust, K&N air filter and rejetted the carb on my Drifter and am looking for more performance. Any info or experience with the Dynatek ignition will be appreciated. Thanks, CDD
Good question!
OK guys and gals,
I decided to take the plunge and be the guinea pig with the Dynatek 3000 CDI ignition. While trying to do as much research as I could, I came across a deal that was to good to pass up. More about this later.
When the Dynatek 3000 arrived, I read the instructions and decided on which advance curve and rev limit setting to use for my Drifter. I have the Road Burner long shot exhaust, a K&N air filter in the stock housing and the carb rejetted with a Dyno jet kit. All of that said, I selected the #4 advance curve and a rev limit of 8250 rpm.
The Dynatek 3000 is very simple to adjust to your settings and install. Less than 30 mins. at a leisurely pace. I also installed a pair of NGK CR7EIX iridium tipped spark plugs since I was upgrading my ignition system. Getting the spark plug out of the front cylinder head took some creative thinking. A pair of 3/8 wiggle joints and the plug socket did the trick. Easy access to the rear cylinder spark plug once the seat is removed.
I have not had a dyno test done nor have I run a 1/8 mile time prior to installing ,the Dynatek 3000 and NGK plugs, or after. I can tell you that by the seat of you pants and the wind in your face, the Dynatek 3000 and NGK plugs are a great performance addition to the free flow exhaust, K&N filter and jet kit. I think an educated guess put my 800 Drifter at 65 to 70 horsepower.
Just prior to this post I checked the JP Cycles web site where I bought my Dynatek 3000. They show to have 1 left in stock. The dynatek 3000 normally lists for $289.00 and JP Cycles has them clearance priced at $120.99 plus shipping of $12.99. Dynatek part # D3K2-1, JP Cycles item # ZZ38146. I just could'nt pass it up and I am real glad that I did'nt.
On sale or not I think you would be pleased with the results you will get by upgrading your ignition system. Sometimes being the guinea pig is a good thing.
Happy drifting, CDD
Well CDD you got my interest and I just ordered the other one from J & P. Had a free shipping coupon so really a great deal. Gotta say tanx for you being the guinea pig and checking this out. hog77el
hog77el,
I am glad to hear that a member of our community was able to secure that last Dynatek 3000. Please keep us advised on your settings and performance achieved.
Drift on, CDD