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| 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? |
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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. |
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| 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 |
QUOTE(Java2570 @ Oct 14 2013, 11:38 AM)  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) |
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| 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 |
QUOTE(boxsterfan @ Oct 14 2013, 02:40 PM) QUOTE(Java2570 @ Oct 14 2013, 11:38 AM) 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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