RE: Scratch Built Ignition???
OK, then think of value added. I have added a $3.00 PIC chip with almost no other components (no Xtal, no extra switches, only one diode) programmed it with some simple software and tied it to a CDI. This, in my opinion, is a cost effective solution to make a gas engine more versatile. If you are happy with fixed ignition timing and it's doing your job, that's fine too.