which pointless ignition?, best? not daydreaming this time Options

[tat2dphreak]

ok, with getting the new engine soon... i am looking at ignition systems...

I had/ have a pertronix ignitor in the 1.7...it worked great. but I'm thinking for the new engine, I would like a pointless system that has a rev limiter(I tend to be too rough/over rev) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) and that would maybe get some added performance(ie multiple or larger spark)

I thought of the Crane Xr 3000(or xr 700) with an lx91 coil... has anyone used this?
pertronix also has a setup that is a reasonable price(important factor) and of course, there is always MSD, compufire, etc.

I have a stock 1.7 distributor, a distributor that has yet to be identified on the 1.8possibly a bosh 009... and the engine will come with a bosch 050. I would like to use 1 of these distributors...

which distributor/coil/ignition system are you running? what do you suggest?

[Anton]

I also have been contemplating about electronic ignition, but decided against it. A stock set-up with normal spark plugs (no multiple electrodes), new condenser, new points, rotor (w/ or wo/ rev. limiter), cap, and leads in good condition, used with an OEM coil work just fine.

I have asked myself the question: do I NEED an expensive (and not necessarily more reliable) electronic ignition system?

Is it necessary:
- For modern, multiple electrode spark plugs requiring high voltage discharge? Why? Just use OEM plugs.
- To replace the condenser? No, a new one just costs a few $. And normally remains in good condition for many years.
- To replace the points? No, same argument. And replacing it is only necessary every 7,500 miles or so.
- To gain engine power? No. This only applies to modern, high-compression, fuel injected, high-performance engines with already MUCHO horse power. A standard type 4 engine hardly falls in this category. A 0.3 (or whatever) increase in HP in a 914 will not be noticed.
- For better fuel economy? Buy a Toyota (or any other rice car) Diesel (gasoline).
- Better cold starting performance? Buy a new battery. I never had starting problems even during freezing cold winters.
- To increase the advance curve of a tuned type 4 engine. Perhaps, depends on the make of the iginition system. But a Bosch 050 distributor also goes a long way.
- To increase the value of your Porsche 914? Quite the opposite, I think.

Just my thoughts... I know this is against common opinion, but thats the fun of this post. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)