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Preferred Electronic Ignition out there?, Answers may vary... |
boxsterfan |
Oct 13 2013, 11:06 PM
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914's are kewl Group: Members Posts: 1,776 Joined: 6-June 03 From: San Ramon, CA Member No.: 791 Region Association: Northern California |
Looking to swap out the points on my 74 2.0L to an electronic ignition setup. The car is a daily driver, but I do like to drive enthusiastically. Looking for a reliable setup with little maintenance/quirks.
What do you think is best out there? |
Cap'n Krusty |
Oct 14 2013, 12:08 AM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
Compufire.
The Cap'n |
scott_in_nh |
Oct 14 2013, 07:07 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 808 Joined: 10-December 10 From: Hampton, NH Member No.: 12,471 Region Association: North East States |
I use Hot-spark.
$50, eay to install, 18k miles later and no issues.... |
pcar916 |
Oct 14 2013, 07:30 AM
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Is that a Lola? Group: Members Posts: 1,523 Joined: 2-June 05 From: Little Rock, AR Member No.: 4,188 Region Association: None |
I used and installed PerTronics for years with no problems. I always carried a spare module in my own car but never needed it, and it went with that 2.7 engine when I sold it.
That was ~14 years ago though and I don't know about their current quality. |
Ian Stott |
Oct 14 2013, 08:46 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 907 Joined: 28-January 08 From: Moncton/Canada Member No.: 8,635 Region Association: Canada |
I have the Pertronics in my car, no issues at all and I think the engine is actually a bit smoother.
Ian Stott Moncton Canada |
SLITS |
Oct 14 2013, 10:30 AM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None |
Crane XR700 optical
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boxsterfan |
Oct 14 2013, 10:58 AM
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914's are kewl Group: Members Posts: 1,776 Joined: 6-June 03 From: San Ramon, CA Member No.: 791 Region Association: Northern California |
Thanks for the responses. I'll probably go with the Pertonix.
Are people running the Iginitor or Ignitor II? Do I need to replace the coil also with that setup? |
vw505 |
Oct 14 2013, 11:33 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 228 Joined: 17-April 03 From: San Antonio, TX , Navy retired Member No.: 579 Region Association: None |
Is this for a -4? I have a CB Performance in mine it's fully adjustable and dropped head temps 10deg switching from a 009. It's a a large cap like the Mallory so I had to make some room on the tin to clear.
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boxsterfan |
Oct 14 2013, 12:10 PM
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914's are kewl Group: Members Posts: 1,776 Joined: 6-June 03 From: San Ramon, CA Member No.: 791 Region Association: Northern California |
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Java2570 |
Oct 14 2013, 12:38 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 649 Joined: 7-May 11 From: Fishers, IN Member No.: 13,035 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I've got a '74 2.0L that I've been running Pertronix Ignitor (not II) in for 2 years with no issues. I've also run that in VW's I've owned and have not ever had any trouble with them. Just make sure that you disconnect the coil connections if you have your ignition on for any length of time without starting the engine or it can burn out the module. The Ignitor II is supposed to solve that issue but you'll need to buy
the .6 ohm coil to go with it and better plug wires to handle the extra juice. |
boxsterfan |
Oct 14 2013, 12:40 PM
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914's are kewl Group: Members Posts: 1,776 Joined: 6-June 03 From: San Ramon, CA Member No.: 791 Region Association: Northern California |
I've got a '74 2.0L that I've been running Pertronix Ignitor (not II) in for 2 years with no issues. I've also run that in VW's I've owned and have not ever had any trouble with them. Just make sure that you disconnect the coil connections if you have your ignition on for any length of time without starting the engine or it can burn out the module. The Ignitor II is supposed to solve that issue but you'll need to buy the .06 ohm coil to go with it and better plug wires to handle the extra juice. Thanks. Yes, I did read that I need to get new wires (without copper core?) to handle the extra juice. Anybody know if the Ignitor II did solve this problem (having the ignition on for extended period of time)? I definitely want to be able to play music while finding my thrill on blueberry hill.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif) |
Java2570 |
Oct 14 2013, 12:57 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 649 Joined: 7-May 11 From: Fishers, IN Member No.: 13,035 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I've got a '74 2.0L that I've been running Pertronix Ignitor (not II) in for 2 years with no issues. I've also run that in VW's I've owned and have not ever had any trouble with them. Just make sure that you disconnect the coil connections if you have your ignition on for any length of time without starting the engine or it can burn out the module. The Ignitor II is supposed to solve that issue but you'll need to buy the .06 ohm coil to go with it and better plug wires to handle the extra juice. Thanks. Yes, I did read that I need to get new wires (without copper core?) to handle the extra juice. Anybody know if the Ignitor II did solve this problem (having the ignition on for extended period of time)? I definitely want to be able to play music while finding my thrill on blueberry hill.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif) Yep, spiral wound plug wires, no solid core copper. |
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